WWE 2K has been a playground for wrestling fans to create their dream matches, breaking the boundaries of traditional WWE programming. Thanks to the game’s deep customization features, players have designed some of the most outrageous and inventive match types ever seen in virtual wrestling. Whether it’s modifying the rules, introducing new victory conditions, or creating chaotic multi-person encounters, these custom matches redefine how WWE 2K is played.
Here are five of the most unique custom match types ever created in WWE 2K.
1. Infernal Chamber Match
A Hellish Fusion of Elimination Chamber and Inferno Matches
Imagine the brutality of an Elimination Chamber combined with the fire-laden horror of an Inferno Match. The Infernal Chamber Match brings the best (or worst) of both worlds, placing six superstars inside the unforgiving steel structure, with the ring engulfed in flames. Wrestlers take damage over time from the heat, and to eliminate an opponent, they must be tossed into the flames surrounding the ring. This high-stakes battle demands strategic thinking as players must avoid the fire while attempting to survive against five other competitors.
2. Iron Tables Match
Outlasting the Opposition with a Unique Take on Iron Man Rules
Iron Man matches and Tables matches are two distinct battle types, but what happens when you combine them? The Iron Tables Match is an innovative twist that challenges players to score the most table-break eliminations within a set time limit. Each time a superstar is put through a table, their opponent scores a point. However, due to the nature of table physics in WWE 2K, this match can become absolute chaos as players attempt to time their moves perfectly while going with the unpredictable destruction mechanics of tables.
Custom Match, Iron Tables Match (Image via 2K Sports)3. Reverse Royal Rumble
The Battle Royale Where the Goal Is to Stay Outside the Ring
The Reverse Royal Rumble turns WWE’s most famous match concept on its head. Instead of tossing opponents over the top rope, the goal is to be the last person outside the ring. Competitors start on the outside and must fight their way in while others attempt to throw them back out. Once inside the ring, a wrestler is eliminated, creating an intense game of cat-and-mouse where survival depends on staying out as long as possible. This match mode is wildly unpredictable, making every elimination attempt a thrilling moment.
4. Last Ride Match
A High-Stakes, Undertaker-Inspired Showdown
Inspired by The Undertaker’s signature move, the Last Ride Match takes hardcore stipulations to a whole new level. The only way to win is by dragging your opponent to a hearse waiting at the top of the stage and slamming them into it for a “final ride.” This custom match combines elements of Casket Matches and Ambulance Matches, offering a dramatic finish that makes every moment feel cinematic. Given WWE 2K’s physics engine, dragging an opponent up the ramp while avoiding counterattacks becomes a tense and exhilarating challenge.
Custom Match, Last Ride Match (Image via 2K Sports)5. Lava Pit Match
The Floor is Literally Lava in This High-Risk Brawl
Taking inspiration from childhood imagination, the Lava Pit Match turns the ringside area into a deadly hazard. Players modify the rules so that stepping outside the ring results in an automatic loss, simulating the concept of lava surrounding the squared circle. This forces competitors to stay within the ropes, leading to high-risk, high-reward scenarios where aerial maneuvers and rope running become more dangerous than ever. The tension skyrockets as players try to avoid being knocked out of the ring while still attempting to dominate their opponents.