How to Recreate Famous Wrestling Botches in WWE 2K?

Wrestling is as much about spectacle as it is about skill, and sometimes, the most unforgettable moments happen when things go wrong. Whether it’s a mistimed move, a slip, or a botched finisher, WWE history is filled with moments that fans still talk about today. Fortunately, WWE 2K allows players to recreate these moments in hilarious and entertaining ways. If you’re looking to relive some of wrestling’s most notorious botches in WWE 2K, follow this guide to set up and execute five of the most infamous blunders ever seen in the ring.

1. The Shockmaster’s Legendary Fall

How to Recreate:

• Select Fred Ottman (or create a custom version of The Shockmaster).
• Set up a tag team match entrance with a breakable barricade or a similar obstacle.
• Position the superstar near the entrance and, as the animation plays, force the character to trip using the physics engine by rolling over an object or stumbling into a barricade.
• Use custom animations or glitches to make it as awkward as possible.

Why It’s Iconic:

The Shockmaster’s WCW debut remains one of the biggest botches in wrestling history. His dramatic entrance was ruined when he fell through a wall and lost his mask. Recreating this in WWE 2K can be an absolute riot, especially in Universe Mode or a custom storyline.

2. The Sid Vicious Leg Break

How to Recreate:

• Select Sid Vicious or a similar heavyweight character.
• Perform a getting move from the top rope with a character that has low aerial ability.
• Increase Sid’s damage settings to high, making him more prone to injury.
• Modify the physics settings to emphasize ragdoll effects for a dramatic fall.

Why It’s Iconic:

Sid Vicious suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in wrestling history when he attempted a top-rope big boot and landed awkwardly, breaking his leg. While WWE 2K won’t let you replicate injuries exactly, you can create a similarly devastating moment with enough tweaking.

3. Titus O’Neil’s Greatest Royal Rumble Slip

How to Recreate:

• Select Titus O’Neil and enter a Royal Rumble match.
• Run full speed toward the ring during the entrance sequence.
• Manipulate the movement so that he trips and slides under the ring apron.
• Utilize instant replay and highlight mode to capture the hilarity in slow motion.

Why It’s Iconic:

Titus O’Neil’s unintentional slide under the ring at the Greatest Royal Rumble remains one of the funniest moments in WWE history. By carefully using WWE 2K’s physics engine, you can recreate this moment for a hilarious clip.

4. The Randy Orton RKO Misfire

How to Recreate:

• Choose Randy Orton and an opponent with a counter-heavy skillset.
• Attempt an RKO at an inopportune moment, such as when the opponent is still standing in the wrong direction.
• Trigger a reversal at the wrong time to create an awkward, mistimed RKO.
• Adjust AI settings to increase counter rates for more botched attempts.

Why It’s Iconic:

Even top stars like Randy Orton aren’t immune to botches. There have been multiple occasions where the RKO hasn’t landed properly, leading to awkward falls and failed finishers. Recreating this in WWE 2K can be both frustrating and funny, just like in real life.

5. Sin Cara’s Countless Botches

How to Recreate:

• Select Sin Cara and attempt high-flying moves with low momentum.
• Performing springboard dives with improper timing to fall instead of land.
• Use the physics settings to amplify exaggerated falls and mid-air collisions.
• Experiment in tag matches where he can mistime a tag team maneuver.

Why It’s Iconic:

Sin Cara became infamous for his frequent botches, often slipping on the ropes or missing high-flying moves. Using WWE 2K’s mechanics, you can make sure Sin Cara lives up to his reputation in your matches.