WWE 2K22 Summary
WWE 2K22 is the most recent chapter in the acclaimed professional wrestling video game series. It was developed by Visual Concepts and released under the 2K Sports banner. The title manages to encapsulates the spirit, excitement, and drama that WWE programming offers its global fanbase. Drawing from the series’ rich history, WWE 2K22 further refines gameplay mechanics, graphics, and realism. It captures the essence of what it means to be in a WWE ring. From breathtaking entrances to heart-stopping finishes, it offers both veteran players and newcomers an unparalleled wrestling simulation experience. It puts the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the sport in the hands of the player.
WWE 2K22 Premise
The captivating universe of professional wrestling awaits in WWE 2K22. It is filled with electrifying crowds, radiant light shows, and intense in-ring confrontations. Players can don the personas of existing WWE icons or sculpt their own unique wrestler to embark on a new wrestling narrative. Central to the gameplay is the MyCareer mode, where players trace their journey from being raw rookies to WWE legends. The player grapples with challenges, forges allegiances, and makes choices that etch their mark in the annals of WWE history. Whether the objective is reliving iconic wrestling moments, carving new histories, or simply soaking in the grandeur, WWE 2K22 is the definitive destination for wrestling aficionados.
WWE 2K22 Main Characters
In addition to the MyCareer Mode, there is an ever expanding roster of wrestlers. This is the current set of “main characters” available in the game.
| AJ Styles | A-Kid | Akira Tozawa |
| Alexa Bliss | Alexander Wolfe | André the Giant |
| Angel Garza | Angelo Dawkins | Apollo Crews |
| Ariya Daivari | Asuka | Austin Theory |
| Batista | Bayley | Becky Lynch |
| Beth Phoenix | Bianca Belair | Big Boss Man |
| Big E | Billie Kay | Bobby Lashley |
| Boogeyman | Booker T | Braun Strowman |
| Bret “The Hitman” Hart | British Bulldog | Brock Lesnar |
| Cactus Jack | Cameron Grimes | Candice LeRae |
| Carmella | Cedric Alexander | Cesaro |
| Chad Gable | Charlotte Flair | Chyna |
| Dakota Kai | Damian Priest | Dana Brooke |
| Danny Burch | Demon Finn Bálor | Dexter Lumis |
| Diesel | Doink | Dolph Ziggler |
| Dominik Mysterio | Doudrop | Drew Gulak |
| Drew McIntyre | Eddie Guerrero | Edge |
| Elias | Ember Moon | Eric Bischoff |
| Erik | Faarooq | Fabian Aichner |
| Fandango | Finn Bálor | Goldberg |
| Gran Metalik | Happy Corbin | Hollywood Hogan |
| Hulk Hogan | Humberto Carrillo | Ilja Dragunov |
| Indi Hartwell | Io Shirai | Isaiah “Swerve” Scott |
| Ivar | Jake “The Snake” Roberts | JBL |
| Jeff Hardy | Jerry “The King” Lawler | Jey Uso |
| Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart | Jimmy Uso | Jinder Mahal |
| Joaquin Wilde | John Cena | John Morrison |
| Johnny Gargano | Jordan Devlin | Kacy Catanzaro |
| Kalisto | Kane | Karrion Kross |
| Kay Lee Ray | Keith Lee | Kevin Nash |
| Kevin Owens | Kofi Kingston | Kushida |
| Kyle O’Reilly | Lacey Evans | Lana |
| Lince Dorado | Liv Morgan | MACE |
| “Macho Man” Randy Savage | Mandy Rose | Mansoor |
| Marcel Barthel | Maryse | Mia Yim |
| Mickie James | “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase | Montez Ford |
| Mr. McMahon | Mr. T | Murphy |
| Mustafa Ali | MVP | Naomi |
| Natalya | Nia Jax | Nikki A.S.H. |
| Omos | Oney Lorcan | Otis |
| Papa Shango | Pete Dunne | Peyton Royce |
| R-Truth | Randy Orton | Raquel González |
| Raul Mendoza | Razor Ramon | RECKONING |
| Rey Mysterio | Rhea Ripley | Ric Flair |
| Rick Boogs | Ricochet | Riddle |
| Rikishi | Road Dogg Jesse James | Robert Roode |
| Roderick Strong | Roman Reigns | Ronda Rousey |
| Rowdy Roddy Piper | Sami Zayn | Samoa Joe |
| Santos Escobar | Sasha Banks | Scott Hall |
| Seth Rollins | Shane McMahon | Shawn Michaels |
| Shayna Baszler | Sheamus | Shelton Benjamin |
| Shinsuke Nakamura | Shotzi | SLAPJACK |
| Stacy Kiebler | “Stone Cold” Steve Austin | Sonya Deville |
| Stephanie McMahon | Syxx | T-BAR |
| Tamina | Tegan Nox | The Brian Kendrick |
| The Hurricane | The Miz | The Rock |
| Timothy Thatcher | Titus O’Neil | Tommaso Ciampa |
| Toni Storm | Trent Seven | Triple H |
| Trish Stratus | Tucker | Tyler Bate |
| Tyler Breeze | Ultimate Warrior | Umaga |
| Undertaker | Vader | WALTER |
| Wes Lee | William Regal | X-Pac |
| Xavier Woods | Yokozuna |
Titles in the WWE 2K Series
- WWE 2K14 (2013)
- WWE 2K15 (2014)
- WWE 2K16 (2015)
- WWE 2K17 (2016)
- WWE 2K18 (2017)
- WWE 2K19 (2018)
- WWE 2K20 (2019)
- WWE 2K22 (2022)
WWE 2K22 Cheat Codes
There are no traditional cheat codes in WWE 2K22. There is a rotating series of redeemable codes that can unlock bonus in-game content. As of October 2023, you can enter the one of the following codes in the Locker Code menu.
| Code | Effect |
| NOFLYZONE | Drew Gulak emerald card |
| YOUCOMPLETEDGM | Triple H emerald manager card |
| WWESUPERCARDS8 | Drew McIntyre emerald card, Sasha Banks emerald card, and Randy Orton gold card |
WWE 2K22 FAQs
How much does it cost to unlock everything in WWE 2K22?
It will take 44,400 of the in-game currency to purchase and unlock all content in the game.
Can you do Backstage OMG in WWE 2K22?
The backstage area was retooled from the ground up for the latest iteration of the series. Sadly, that means that the OMG Moments are no longer present.