The WWE 2K series has always provided players with the tools to create and share their own wrestling experiences. One of the most exciting aspects of the game is the ability to craft custom storylines using the Universe Mode and Community Creations. The WWE 2K community has gone above and beyond, delivering immersive, dramatic, and sometimes downright surprising storylines that rival actual WWE programming. Let’s highlight five of the best custom storylines ever created by the WWE 2K community.
1. The Rise and Fall of a Champion
This gripping storyline follows a young up-and-coming WWE Superstar as they climb the ranks, capturing their first world title, only to suffer betrayal from their closest allies. The story plays out over a year in WWE 2K Universe Mode, incorporating surprising heel turns, surprise attacks, and redemption arcs. The highlight of this custom storyline is the detailed rivalry-building, allowing players to create cinematic moments that feel like an actual WWE drama. From backstage ambushes to controversial finishes, this storyline immerses players in an emotional rollercoaster.
Key Features:
- It’s an organic rise from mid-card to main event status
- Betrayal by a mentor or faction
- It’s a comeback story leading to a WrestleMania showdown
2. Invasion 2.0 – The Return of WCW
A reimagining of the infamous WWE vs. WCW storyline, this fan-made storyline is a dream scenario for many wrestling fans. In this version, WCW legends and rising independent stars band together to challenge WWE’s dominance. Players can create a faction featuring names like Goldberg, Sting, and modern-day stars who align themselves with the WCW brand. The storyline unfolds with surprising returns, brand warfare, and even a takeover attempt during the Survivor Series.
Key Features:
- WCW wrestlers appear unannounced during WWE events
- Faction wars lead to dramatic Survivor Series matchups
- A grand finale at WrestleMania with control of WWE at stake
3. The Deadman’s Last Ride
The Undertaker has had one of the most legendary careers in WWE history, and this custom storyline pays tribute to his legacy. The story revolves around a new dark force emerging in WWE, claiming to be the true heir to The Undertaker’s throne. This prompts ‘The Phenom’ to make one final return to prove that he still reigns supreme. Along the way, supernatural elements, buried alive matches, and eerie cutscenes make this storyline one of the most immersive experiences in WWE 2K history.
Key Features:
- A mysterious new force challenges the Undertaker’s legacy
- Special match stipulations like Casket Matches and Buried Alive Matches
- The Undertaker’s final WrestleMania appearance was with an epic farewell
The Deadman’s Last Ride (Image via 2K Sports)4. The Authority Strikes Back
What if The Authority never truly lost control of WWE? This storyline imagines a world where Triple H and Stephanie McMahon make their return to absolute power, pushing their hand-picked champions while burying rebellious superstars. Players must guide an underdog through a grueling journey, overcoming corporate interference, unfair matches, and even surprise returns from former authority figures like Vince McMahon. The climax comes at WrestleMania, where the player’s character finally gets a fair shot at taking down The Authority.
Key Features:
- Heel Authority figures rigging matches against players
- Allies turning on each other under corporate pressure
- It’s the ultimate payoff with a career-defining victory at WrestleMania
The Authority Strikes Back (Image via 2K Sports)5. Broken Realities: Multiverse Wrestling War
This custom storyline takes WWE 2K storytelling to an entirely new level, blending science fiction with professional wrestling. In an alternate timeline, different eras of WWE clash as ‘Broken Realities’ merge. Stone Cold Steve Austin faces Roman Reigns, The Rock battles CM Punk, and The Fiend targets The Undertaker from a different era. The unpredictable nature of this story, combined with dream matches that would never happen in real life, makes it one of the most creative community-created storylines ever seen.
Key Features:
- Time-traveling storylines featuring superstars from different generations
- Custom match types that enhance the sci-fi aspect
- Plot twists involving supernatural forces and time loops