18 Things WWE 2K23 Does Better Than WWE 2K19

[@BillFinger27]

1. The default female referee seems to be just Tamina with minir edits. 2. Slow referee count is a nice addition; however, I hope they give it a different animation in 2k24 moving forward. 3. I really hope 2k writers give the main characters a more likeable personality. I finished The Lock story, and the MC was written as an arrogant person. Even his kind dialogue choices sound self-centered. However, praise goven to the voice actor. Whenever MC gives a promo to the crowd, it feels authentic. 4. AI Sliders is a wonderful addition! 5. I hope we have more weapon variety and blood effects in the future. I need them to drip over the chest and on the ring.

[@zoltanwilson4277]

#3 though..... LMMFAO 🤣😂🤣

[@hoodclassic_nl5382]

That’s the point of the lock’s story, an established wrestler, angry with what management has done to his character, focuses on him alone and carving his own legacy, and brushes everyone else off and gets himself fired, then hones his craft with his mentor, comes back and becomes champion.

[@Johsther]

Or instead of 3, how about just have more storyline variety rather than just having 1 per gender Afterall, there are 10 MyRISE slots, they could make 5 storylines each

[@darkseason96]

I didn't play new WWE games since 2k16 and I must say I really love 2k23 There are a few things they need to add such as weapon grapples, more blood, some more backstage areas, perhaps in the future they add back create-a-story etc I love the addition of weapon taunts

[@DaRullla]

I agree the story mode was dull could of been much better

[@mikeandroid3512]

Would you say I should go for 2K 19 or 2K 23? I want the game that best resembles what SmackDown here comes the pain was about 20 years ago. I like how fluid the player movement was and how they weren’t sluggish moving around the ring. Is 2K 19 or 2K 23 similar to SmackDown here comes the pain in terms of gameplay in controls?

[@spacebb]

@@mikeandroid3512 2k23 is more arcady it's fast and fun

[@christianalexander579]

The commentary is bad though

[@dhenderson1810]

I think an extra cool thing they should add is that you should be able to use pieces of the broken table as a weapon.

[@liwne87]

Broken anything and they should add light tubes tacks garbage cans and lids barbed weapons barbed wire and stuff

[@XFlamezX]

​@@liwne87 that would be too good

[@TheFreakJessie]

​@@liwne87 unless wwe actually include those in their ppvs or shows.I dont think that will ever happen

[@charlieg3819]

@@TheFreakJessiewell they added garbage cans now

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

Wow, I haven't played a Rumble yet so I had no idea that tag teams work together. That is an incredibly cool detail.

[@therealsongoku]

I agree with the list with the expectation of the blood. More specifically the crimson mask from 2k19 blows 2k23 away

[@ZuNk]

I honestly wish they would add something like the mdickie games has, where you start at wrestling school and have to fight your way up to earn contracts and improve your skills and more random events that can happen during your playthrough so it's not just a story that is the same, that adds alot of replayability i feel like. I know those games are extremely simplified but they are super fun.

[@johnchaw2613]

The Mdickie games are amazing!!!!

[@hallu7477]

1:39 holy shit I thought that was real life lol

[@Rodrickheffley0011]

Same I also thought edges entrance was in real life

[@tommysingh5196]

2k19 is still the goat because of its brilliant roster and unique features

[@depo_ynx]

Nah 2k19 is way overrated

[@wolfmode0061]

​@@depo_ynx 2K19 was more detailed. Eventually newer 2K games should surpass it though with this new engine.

[@Mrsplifferdoodle]

@@depo_ynx for a good reason

[@RogueeRico]

@@depo_ynx definitely not

[@depo_ynx]

Is 2k19 better than 2k22?

[@megatron9339]

2K22/23 feels like WWF Attitude whenever one would need to take a look at the Combos list, though not really necessary, it's quick, easy pick-up and play! I really enjoyed it. 2K19 I go back to whenever I play 2K22/23, it's just overall a better game with a better roster that I enjoy. 2K wise, 2K14 is The GOAT when it comes to everything.

[@boopermanns8011]

Yes indeed the last great thq game

[@ThatParticularPainter]

Smackdown vs Raw 2011 is peak too imo

[@oceanrsn5250]

2K19 superstar customization is also 1000% better as you can customize every aspect of your created superstars, including the body parts, with multiple options. Newer ones don't allow you to do that, so it gets boring making a new superstar every time you have to choose from predefined templates.

[@BatmanandSonicfan4901]

WWE 2K23 is amazing

[@jamesvinson3998]

I agree! Man I really have enjoyed this game!

[@DaRullla]

@@jamesvinson3998 I just wish the story mode was longer or as big as 22 was

[@ehwhynot7631]

It's got such little content added its a terrible game compared to 2k16 and 2k14

[@BatmanandSonicfan4901]

@@ehwhynot7631 WWE 2K16 is ok WWE 2K14 never played the game but WWE 2K23 is awesome

[@ktj5616]

@@BatmanandSonicfan4901 right 16 was mid imo

[@christianrivera9886]

I am torn between these two games I go back and forth and I like different things about it The one thing about the character models on 2K 23 is when they raise their arms with a championship title looks like they dislocate their shoulder to get their arm up once you see it it cannot be unseen

[@curly-hairedassassin5233]

I hope you lying, bc this shit is funny!

[@bigmanjc6357]

One thing you didn't mention is the commentary in '23 (& '22) feels alot more alive than '19. I remember 17-19 turning the commentary off after a while just due to the fact that it felt very dull in those games.

[@christianalexander579]

The commentary always sucks they don't even try to make it sound real

[@giantmess4335]

@@christianalexander579 But it does feel like the more time they have, The more they start to feel like some of the older games with commentary where at least now they will call out moves being done, not all of them but enough to make it sound like they are calling the match in the ring and not just saying all the shit about the wrestlers past rivalries but the one going on in the ring.

[@kadiinhooopereira1177]

Wwe 2k19 you can really do stiff and great matches

[@shaeisgae8952]

I really enjoyed wwe 2k22 and this game is so much better in a number of ways, the ai is finally semi intelligent, you can finally taunt with weapons, war games is super fun though i wish we could have 10 man matches, and the graphical improvements are nice too, stuff like the tables not disappearing is a nice detail although i wish ladders didn't disappear

[@Meracog]

Recently got 2k23 and it was my first wwe game since svr2010 and im loving it.

[@davisthedaviskids2574]

I've been waiting for weapon taunts for so long :D

[@Byllrroskpi]

2k19 roster>>> no hate on 2k23 i stil love the roster play it everyday

[@smartmouf3116]

I like 2K23's roster better.

[@LemböölänNormaalipoika]

IDGAF about the roster. CAWs all the way.

[@rodplays3726]

Never played 2k19 love 2k23 but these are minor features for a 4 year gap

[@Mrsplifferdoodle]

Ah man you should have played it, that game is amazing.

[@rodplays3726]

@@Mrsplifferdoodle was poor at that time

[@rodplays3726]

@@AK_Pochino they keep recycling features to get us excited

[@sparemechange]

I played 2k19 when I was 6 and when I was 8 I stopped playing for some reason and when I got 2k22 it was the same thing but only a few months ago I replayed 2k19 and honestly I don't regret it

[@shadowsimarchitect9679]

@@AK_PochinoIts funny how People will complain about a game like Fight Forever coming out not having realistic enough graphics, but want their wrestling game to play like a fighting game because a game like 2K19 was too realistic for them so that made it boring.

[@manavbws]

Wwe 2k19 is still the best simulation wresting game.

[@Sigmamaleofhumanspecies4209]

8:16 that no sell in 2k23 tho 😆

[@Sinwxion]

I said the same thing

[@smd89xx]

Bro got scorched AND split in half and really said "'tis but a scratch"

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

I’ve been doing a lot of research and WWE 2K19 sounds like the better game

[@migo.offa30]

Just play it yourself, if you can find it

[@Brandon-jb3rn]

Trust me it’s not…honestly 23 MASSIVE improvement. It’s not perfect by any means, there’s little things here and there that annoy me in 23. Like Hell in a Cell matches are fun until you go outside the ring, it forces you to hit these animated hits and or throw and it doesn’t feel like you’re fully in control. Reversals are weird in this game, sometimes you wouldn’t be stunned and yet the game will say fuck you and not give you a reversal option. Backstage although has a lot more possibilities, you only get a side pov which kinda sucks. The game still has this “buttery” bullshit and by that I mean you’d throw a attack but for some the game wouldn’t register it and have it slide off your opponent and then you get fucked. Ladder mini game should be harder, shit can end in like 5 minutes if you’re quick. Small things like that do annoy me but all in all 2K did a good job on 23

[@andysaturn_music]

2k19 is definitely NOT better than 2k23

[@mrsanatra1]

Is 2k23 better than 22? I love 22 and still play it consistently. 23 is on discount for $40, is it worth the purchase?

[@migo.offa30]

@@mrsanatra1 if you love 22 you'll have fun with 23. Its basically the same core gameplay with updated character models and new story.

[@yazidghunimat7565]

In 2k18 the tables don't disappear only if you brought something from under the ring

[@ronstone3255]

Ppl also forget that in 2k18 hard-core, falls count anywhere and any other match that doesn't have count outs can start in the ring and end up back stage. In 2k23 you have to set up a back stage fight in options. 2k18>2k23

[@pokemonitishere202]

Still for me 2k19 is greater than any 2k23 anyday. 19 is the best WWE simulator ever

[@G70RYB0Y]

Svr had the best story mode

[@tappertone678]

Word

[@isaiahallen1113]

I have wwe 2k23 on ps5 and i have all the rest of wwe 2k games and wwe 2k19 gameplay wise is the closes thing to the product we watch on tv do to how good the A.I does with taking damage and other aspects to the gameplay. Wwe 2k23 may have better graphics but it still falls short compared WWE 2k19 gameplay im just being honest.

[@EXDEL_L0B0]

Broken table still disappears when u grab a other weapon tho

[@Zay0010]

true but we'll rather have that instead of it disappearing the second you put someone through it

[@dovahduke4566]

I had no idea that's why the ref was doing slow counts I thought it was glitching or the ref was trying me like it Survivor series 97

[@terriqdrayton1402]

WWE 2k19 still a gem!

[@vinces4812]

The way they walk when near an opponent looks very stupid in 2k23. The combos looks silly. I prefer the realistic approach in 2k19. They walk normally and can grapple straight away. The counters also has more variety and look natural. 2k23 is so aracadey I uninstalled it after a few days. So glad I kept my 2k18 and 19. And also, why the hell do I have to do a front facelock just to irish whip an opponent??

[@tdc8235]

if you dont like the style of a game simply dont play it theres no need to rant in a comment section ☠️

[@vinces4812]

@@tdc8235 i said i uninstalled it you idiot. And there's nothing wrong in giving out a few rants. If criticism affects you that much then you should refrain from reading the comments section

[@shadowsimarchitect9679]

People want a wrestling game that looks real but dont play real. For example Fight Forever doesnt look realistic enough, so it's bad because of graphics. WWE 2K19 is WWE 2K. 2K23 is some kind of false prophet

[@tdc8235]

@@AK_Pochino if he has to say that much about a game that he doesnt play why does it matter ☠️

[@curly-hairedassassin5233]

@@shadowsimarchitect9679 Whats up Jabroni, I see you on a lot of 2k19 posts. Quick question is 2k19 worth picking up for someone who does not use community creations? I create my own caws, arenas, etc. Also, is the dlc really worth it? Lastly, would the deluxe edition give me mysterio and ronda rousey?

[@CJRozay]

I think number 3 is obvious. I will say I did like Triple H’s face scan in 2K19, it looks really like him, or maybe it was 2K20, but one of those, had a damn good Triple H face scan

[@Avoid_ed]

2k19 animations still looks more realistic

[@Buzzbuzzbuzzbuzz-]

Nope

[@Avoid_ed]

@@Buzzbuzzbuzzbuzz- mmm yes, since THQ left the game, animation are not realistic at all

[@acceptable1609]

@@Avoid_ed THQ didn’t make the games it was Yukes and THQ hasn’t published a WWE game since WWE 13.

[@Avoid_ed]

@@acceptable1609 Sorry I confused, you're right

[@thepuertorock1467]

😂😂😂😂 put dome glasses on pal.

[@kyle9431oilers]

I'd hope a game on current hardware would have better models than last gen.

[@sharu1028]

The tables in 2k23 do dissappear if you get an object under the ring

[@Ali-sh5sx]

-resists my urge to defend 2k19 as the greatest WWE 2kgame since 2k14-

[@fleezelight]

I still play 2k19, the roster is far superior. I do not see any reason to upgrade, especially since they never add anything special in the new ones and the roster is less impressive with each passing 2k.

[@wizcorn9958]

Hey, just wondering if you’re playing 2k19 right now?

[@TheCanadaGoose]

I can play a match in 2k19, wrestlers walk around normally, not with their arms up in a fighting position even when their opponents are flat on the mat, there are no weird meter bars popping up above my wrestler's head in 2k19, I don't have to punch and kick all the time in 19, I can do moves without having to perform a collar and elbow lock-up beforehand. Basically 2K19 looks like an authentic wrestling match. I don't know what 2K23 is supposed to be, but it doesn't have any resemblance to pro wrestling.

[@PEKAzBDN]

You can click left stick so they walk normally

[@pantheon247]

Yes Graphics and Character models are different, Agreed, Especially when you compare edge with AJ styles

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

They actually got good voice actors for the main story this time

[@stevobangz]

The blood in 2k23 is terrible compared to 2k19

[@amarionisdrippy9107]

Your funny

[@stevobangz]

@@amarionisdrippy9107 So is 2K23’s blood system

[@amarionisdrippy9107]

@@stevobangz in 2k19 it looks fake and in wwe 2k23 it makes it look realistic

[@stevobangz]

@@amarionisdrippy9107 In 2K23 it looks like someone cold blooded went over their head with a rock in one spot on the side of their head 💀💀💀 in 2K19 its a little dramatic, hell if you ask me, it’s not enough blood bc look at New Year’s Revolution 2006, look at how bad Cena was bloodied at the end of the chamber match.

[@Gcity67k]

@@amarionisdrippy9107 you are joking right? 2k23 blood is horrible

[@nephew2931]

2k19 has A.I. sliders too

[@WizeBan]

Not as much as 2k23

[@mikety3193]

Still dont understand why they remove the promo mode in universe

[@winkletoogan]

they did?????? man wtf its always something

[@Keefermans]

And now show intros too apparently

[@Passofelpato2]

They should add new animations and the possibility of adding Custom Music and Custom titatrons. Maybe they can add more things and not only few things

[@MarkipaineReacts]

Fanally the tables stay like the good old thq days

[@shaney645]

the tables do disappear if u try to get a weapon after u brokeit

[@markdevlin3630]

I would like to see a wwe 2k game where you can cut your own promos, highlights, and even plan out matches to be watched afterwards.

[@goldencheats23]

When you look back at wwe 2k20 its not insanely bad anymore and it also has weapons in hell in a cell

[@syxodude91]

It was pretty bad. I couldn't even finish a royal rumble in that game because it would always crash before the finish. That is the only wrestling game that has ever done that to me.

[@delmarfrazier2727]

@@syxodude91 u need to delete unused images 😊 2k20 is still good 👍🏽

[@SoloJohnX]

​@@delmarfrazier2727 it always crashes its terrible

[@AYO_GAMING_CHANNEL]

2k19 blood is definitely better atleast at reaches chest

[@SidOTB]

that new edge hair is crazy. everything else is pretty cool though

[@RTX_gamer7]

table disappears in 2k23 after u pick up another table

[@Pratik_yadaw]

its funny to watch edge entrance till 2k22 released

[@xamurai00]

There is a rumor that some newer WWE stars play alongside their kayfabe opponents and go over the moves to see what looks good by playing this game.

[@rhettrozbicki3127]

God I still pray that one day the 2K19 servers would reopen so I could feel like a *GOD* again. Although I already feel bad enough that I didn’t play it online until the final 5 months, but I am glad to say though that playing it offline for so long helped me so much to train for those online matches and becoming one of the hottest 2K19 performers ever to never win a League Championship (post Styles Tower thing where you coulda won a million dollars). But honestly I still play 2K19 though for the created AEW wrestlers that never made it to the initial Fight Forever roster. But like I still yearn for the days of kicking absolute ass but at the same time having so much fun (especially with the Steel Cage matches that me and my then-friend did). Also to be honest this is practically the reason why I haven’t touched a 2K game since. I don’t care about 2K20, 2K22 or 2K23 and so on. You’ll never convince me that those games take as much skill and are as much fun as 2K19 was (and I was playing WWE games since SVR 2006). As of now though until the 2K19 servers are ever reopened (a man can dream), I am sticking with Fight Forever through and through. Thank you. Oh and 2K really fudged up trying to reinvent the wheel after 2K19. Super retarded AI and just nostalgia-baiting everyone into buying recent titles just like Madden.

[@smartmouf3116]

In 2K19, the tables disappear THE VERY SECOND they break. LOL

[@omnimansgoodboyhihi2180]

Best feeling to give finishers in broken table pieces or ladder but they dissapear once you take new table . Anyways i miss my custom characters from 2k19 .😢

[@RisingAJ.]

I have to say it is true 2K23 does have a man and woman my rise. but 2K19 Story is just miles better It’s a short story that’s well done from beginning middle to end perfect.

[@JesusGonzalez-te8xg]

Im happy with 2k19 because the roster is just superior

[@SlamZone_]

2k19 is best game ❤

[@Mr_NANT]

yo that randy orton looked real at first

[@WebMasterGG]

These videos are great for people that think 2k is bad

[@דורחכמון-צ4ת]

I can't believe that placing tables and ladders anywhere you want, a feature that was present since Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth and possibly sooner than that, is considered "new" in 2023

[@smileyaustin8604]

WWE 2k19 is better because universe mode works better then wwe 2k23

[@Babu69Official]

The No.1 Best thing in 2k19 is controls

[@slamrobot6584]

2k19 for life

[@Bigbrollicblackdudenamedrequis]

I loved wwe 2k19, and holy moly 23 looks brilliant!

[@johnlingreen614]

2k19 is way better than 23 💯, than only thing 2k22 and 2k23 have over it is just graphics

[@arlichar11]

hmm i have serious issues with anything after 2k19... it was nearly perfect... it just needed better controls in royal rumble, and to update rosters and be best ever... the newer games the characters are too big and the controls suck..and it has too much of a arcade feel with the high impact sound and screen vibration every move...it just doesnt have a realistic feel like 2k19

[@technicaIIyspeaking]

insane how they fixed the games it looks like I'm watching a real match, extensive caws I'll buy this for the nostalgia.

[@viliameleleavula166]

The rock comparison is crazy😂

[@WizeBan]

😆

[@joshualinton1078]

Did they remove blood from 23? Cause I don’t be seeing it anymore when I make someone bleed

[@WizeBan]

You have turn it on in the settings

[@BJ-qp2gd]

Things I HATE about 22/23 and why I still play 2k19: •The gorilla/ape walk - when close to an opponent, my player walks around dragging their knuckles and almost hoping. Awkward. •The block feature…. Doesn’t make any sense unless you’re Omos / Nia Jax - which 2k19 had “immovable object” ability for heavyweights. •Having to put opponent in a hold before doing a grapple. Ruins the fluidity of the match. •Towards and away attacks - so annoying. End up doing the same move over and over again. •No hot tag / tag team come back. •Running the ropes always glitches. •Irish whip grapple moves barely ever connect and end up shoulder blocking each other instead. •Sensitive aerial range stops you from doing assigned moveset and instead hits double axe handle. •No chain wrestling system. •OMG moves disbanded and just placed into regular gameplay. •Combo attacks - WTF is this feature - this isn’t how wrestling works - street fighter or tekken, but not wrestling. •No limb target feature. •Less strong attacks - 5 in 2k19, 3 in 2k22/23. The list honestly goes on. The game play is so terrible, which is such a shame because the graphics are really good!

[@shubhammehra4300]

exactly! 2k19 was much better gameplay and controls wise.

[@Costin1289]

Much of the things u said are fake plus having better gm and universe is already a major reason why 2k23 is better, cope

[@Olubalogun-tq7vk]

Steve Austin looks like road warrior hawk when bleeding on the thumbnail

[@SirDremora]

I want a bloody match like svr ,u can see dripping blood on the ring,chair and table finisher etc...if they put the old stuff + modern graphic in this game,I swear to God this game gonna be the best WWE game ever..

[@TTHIAGO666]

in WWE 2k23 in my career mode, when the servers are disconnected is it possible to continue playing this mode or does this mode only work if the game is connected to the 2K servers? i ask this because in an NBA game i have, when 2K shut down the servers, it became impossible to play my career in that NBA game. I have WWE 2K19 but I'm interested in buying a more recent WWE, but first I want to make sure I don't spend money and then not be able to access the my career mode.

[@capcha818]

That’s why WWE2k23 is the #1 Best 2k game.

[@Mrsplifferdoodle]

Not even close 19 still better.

[@gayking3350]

14 clears and 19 also clears

[@tadies]

No it’s not

[@ggsans9717]

Naw 14 and 19 is better.

[@shweeniemccocko2177]

2k23 and 2k19 are not better than one another. They’re simulation and arcade. They are not comparable

[@SlamDeath-cm8es]

Brutality on Point

[@MattShowalter]

2k23 is very good, imo it’s the best since 2k14. The only thing that sucks is that they don’t have many past wrestlers compared to previous games which would personally make this the best 2k wwe game to me

[@MattShowalter]

Also the soundtrack gets annoying VERY fast

[@johnx295]

I never realized how bad the fire looked in 2k19 lol

[@douglasmurphy3794]

did they fix tag finishers in universe on 23?? can you change trio/stable entrances at all??

[@thereason7860]

Yeah its fixed idk about stable entrances though

[@douglasmurphy3794]

@@thereason7860 gettin it tomorrow as an earlier bday present so will find out then lol was goin to skip it entirely and get aew instead for somethin different but no idea when thats actually gonna get released now so goin with 23 for somethin to keep me goin

[@HappyCloud1995]

The tables do disappear after awhile in 2K23 or ar least when you break another table

[@brennangorius3802]

The female referee's all look the same with different shirts

[@oldsculgamer5815]

only graphics are better. but I don't like the controls and gameplay of wwe 2k23. I love the controls and gameplay of wwe 2k19 ❤. in wwe 2k23, you can't take running finishers and there are a lot more restrictions.

[@TorisLand]

1:38 they had rock lookin a lil sus

[@isaiahallen1113]

The Rock wasn't scanned in past games that's why

[@brad9877]

Thank God my rise has a voice now

[@maxdeen1298]

Can we create another wrestling company in wwe universe? Like wcw or wwf

[@Lord_Itachi8758]

I just bought 2k23 it'll be here to me in a few days I'm so excited I haven't played a wwe game since Smack down vs Raw on my ps2 which I still own btw 😂 so this is a big improvement and can't wait!

[@WizeBan]

Have fun

[@WittledogbigWrld]

WWE2k19 HAD WAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY BETTER SERVERS

[@EXDEL_L0B0]

Triple h character looks the same from 19 to 23

[@declangaming24]

2k19 had better blood just look at Austin all over his face bleeding from his mouth on his chest. In 2k23 just head

[@brianwt1]

They also got Stone Colds music right this year.

[@olivergamez4030]

Broken tables on disappear when you get another weapon in wwe2k23

[@NEOSOBASED]

The models look amazing

[@jake3508]

Hot take: HHH’s model looks better in 2K19 than in 2K23

[@wraithynwa4457]

Hell no

[@isaiahallen1113]

​@@wraithynwa4457 he's right actually tbh

[@1991vaga]

Hell no look at the detail & shading in his face from the lighting. Y’all tripping

[@isaiahallen1113]

@@1991vaga that's lighting it has zero to do with the model

[@1991vaga]

Honestly idk what y’all looking at then look how goofy the rock looked in 2k19 right after HHH

[@invenom4293]

If only these graphics were made in the Smackdown vs raw series.

[@whyyou268]

9:05 ok now that’s a lie, you even show how much more gruesome 2K19 looks.

[@KingAWC]

In 2k19 they alawys bleed from the forhead but in 2k23 it bleeds in other areas. I think thats why i thinks it better

[@Buzzbuzzbuzzbuzz-]

True looks bettee

[@dibils]

i dont get why we cant stack tables though

[@nunyabuziness1162]

yeah, but 19 had enough time to gain a lot of mods. im tired of modding a game year by year fresh.

[@budevans207]

2k19 and 2k23 are so close in the which is better im not sure i could choose the winner

[@ojgimpson]

Blood is better in 19. Less realistic sure but im trying to rock the crimson mask

[@aaronajapaez]

Smackdown vs raw 2008 vibes