WWE 2K23 Gameplay: 40 Brand New Entrances, Signatures, Finishers & Victory Scenes!

[@Smacktalks]

Here's some timestamps so you can jump straight to the Superstars you want to see! 🙂 00:00 Alexa Bliss 00:40 Alpha Academy 01:19 Asuka 01:45 Austin Theory 02:21 Becky Lynch 02:48 Bianca Belair 03:10 Bobby Lashley 03:25 Braun Strowman 04:00 Cody Rhodes 04:42 Damage Ctrl 05:12 Dexter Lumis 05:44 Drew McIntyre 06:11 Elias 06:43 Happy Corbin 07:21 Johnny Gargano 07:52 Judgement Day 08:31 Karrion Kross & Scarlett 09:17 LA Knight 10:01 Liv Morgan 10:50 The Miz 11:21 Natalya 11:48 The New Day 12:46 Omos 13:14 Racquel Rodriguez 13:56 Ricochet 14:30 The Rock 15:05 Shayna Baszler 16:01 Shotzi 16:42 Tyler Breeze 16:58 The Undertaker 17:35 The Usos 18:13 Queen Zelina

[@russellwilliams4064]

Is it me or all the women look bad in the face?

[@bobshrubb3067]

​@@russellwilliams4064 it's you

[@TomClancy-cq5om]

I hate Drew’s entrance. It’s the exact same, and his model looks just as bad

[@cajunkiller19]

It bugs me that we still can’t get The Rock with his new Tattoo. Must be some legality too it.

[@TicoisTocory]

This is epic. Thanks for the timestamps I’ll be watching this a few times getting my videos ready.

[@matthennessy146]

Breeze being a surprise edition to the roster was very cool imo. I'm really surprised how up to date Kai Kross Scarlet Lumis Gargano & Strowman. All of those people only returned in August/September time. Fair play to 2K getting there updated attires titatotrons & look. 2K gotta those completely update when they all returned WWE less than six months before release. Really impressed by 2K credit where credit is due

[@ravagethelegend6217]

Why do you keep posting the same comments for easy likes?

[@Vorcha94]

@@ravagethelegend6217 Maybe the can post what ever they want, but imagine complaining that they're getting more likes than your comment.

[@ravagethelegend6217]

@@Vorcha94 lmfao arent you complaining about my comment now?

[@JayJoe1984]

They all had a model from the last game it really wasn't that surprising.

[@Hydrograd57]

Only thing that's weird is they still have him using the selfie stick in these games (in fact, it's the same entrance since 2K16). He hasn't used the selfie stick in at least 5 or 6 years

[@JustinTyme116]

I love that Tyler Breeze got added to the game as a legend. He deserve it. Definitely making him my GM. 😁

[@enigmaskull3495]

Never would’ve thought Tyler Breeze would be included in 2K23. Still I’m pleasantly surprised.

[@jjLeakee_]

Jey Uso at a 90 is crazy ngl

[@32189djsddk]

Sami is an 84 so usos are way overpowered.

[@โทนี่นะค่ะพร่อง]

@@32189djsddk Becky Lynn is overrated too.

[@M._mkid]

@@โทนี่นะค่ะพร่องyes

[@mr.garryproudgoalonggetalo7711]

They call him Main Event Jey Uso for a reason

[@battousaithekingslayer9913]

The ratings are always trash but i agree with the ratings of the usos.

[@MainEventMarvinTyler]

I really call it a borderline GOAT move of 2K for adding Tyler Breeze as a legend

[@THEREALTJP]

Tyler Breeze was a shocker...love how he was in the old NXT arena too

[@kadharefinley224]

It’s cool to see Drew’s Claymore Countdown. It’s a nice touch 💯

[@James-fx6ky]

Still can't get over how much of a difference the ray tracing and lighting makes. Looks so good.

[@ronthaflippa7830]

The game looks worse

[@BlackCheetah]

@@ronthaflippa7830 I feel the same.. models look more like 2k20 than 2k22.. 22 graphics looks superior

[@GinjerFour]

@@BlackCheetah That's because you're looking at a recording. No matter the quality or fps, a game is always gonna look better on your own live screen.

[@tadies]

@@BlackCheetah what crack r u on 😂😂😂😂

[@Zergrush66]

@@ronthaflippa7830it’s compressed to hell. It will look fantastic on a nice OLED

[@ej71383]

I’m wondering if they have faction entrances because I can wait to see what they have in store for judgement day’s entrance. I hope they even have the unique songs for each member vs their group entrance. That group entrance is 🔥🔥🔥

[@v.k.rt.m.6030]

Cross your fingers and hope they don't let him keep his old theme 2 weeks before the cut.

[@GinjerFour]

Rhea has her solo entrance theme so the rest definitely have theirs since they got theirs before she did but Dominik i'm not sure about since it's babyface Dominik attire.

[@domenicolongobardi9300]

Every member have his personal new solo Theme

[@v.k.rt.m.6030]

@@GinjerFour yes but there are some cases where their gimmick is outdated. Like Heidenreich's gimmick. Even though it shows the Smackdown Intro in Smackdown vs RAW 2006 with him in his Road Warrior gimmick when he teamed with Road Warrior Animal, it has him in-game with his face/heel gimmick before he teamed with Road Warrior Animal. Booker T in Smackdown vs RAW 2007 was half outdated and an example of what they should do at least with Dominik, because Booker had his King Booker Titantron, but not his King Booker theme/Attire/Gimmick.

[@rometime9791]

I’m ready for universe mode I can’t hardly contain my excitement

[@itsjustjoniel]

Especially with the new cutscene system

[@RationalGaze.BingChillin]

Same

[@russellwilliams4064]

Me too.

[@M._mkid]

Same

[@erikduran2169]

Worddd😭

[@eddiew.4650]

You can tell they're confident about this game compared to 2K20 and even 2K22. I wish the AEW players were getting fed this well too.

[@playerone5506]

AEW :GTA6

[@angelserrano9049]

It’s like waiting for veer to debut

[@GinjerFour]

@@angelserrano9049 Nah, Veer's debut was way quicker.

[@stely_official]

AEW Fight whenever we feel like giving you the game and Grand Ten Year Anniversary of GTAV before we even announce the game 6 competing to see who can make people wait the longest for a game

[@itsjustjoniel]

​@@angelserrano9049 except veer was a shorter wait.

[@hmoney503]

Didn't realize "new" Braun Strowman made it in! That's pretty cool. And with Bray coming as dlc, 2k did a good job making this as up to date as possible

[@onewinged_joker]

I mean, they had his model from 2k22 and just used that with new gear, still gonna be plenty out of date.

[@ILoveMyBeard001]

@@onewinged_joker WWE2K games will always be out of date.

[@RenZvers3]

Up to date hahhaa youre joking right?

[@joer3720]

It’s horrifically out of date 😂

[@master__khan]

Hell yeah Drew now has the new finisher animation 3 2 1 boom claymore

[@CorvoGibbons]

Austin Theory taking his jacket off in his entrance is really awesome, not sure how good it's going to look with a championship though

[@mnrmashups_]

And im glad that he got his phone too

[@CorvoGibbons]

@@mnrmashups_ haha same!

[@GinjerFour]

@@mnrmashups_ He doesn't have his phone unless it's a separate entrance.

[@tadies]

@@mnrmashups_ what phone

[@chriswilliams3110]

Every wrestler has personality and moves this year. Very impressed

[@lightningstorm2100]

This all looks really good, I’m just a bit bummed that Dominik will be a bit out of date with it seeming he’s still a face in the game, also I’m confused why they have the modern zelina Vega hair color on the queen zelina model

[@RON_FBG]

I noticed that too! 2K forgot zelina still had the red and black hair when she was queen of the ring, but I prefer her model being updated, though an updated entrance would be great too

[@duatchol7710]

Art cutoff date was summerslam, anything updated later then that they barely got in

[@GinjerFour]

@@duatchol7710 November is their cutoff date. They scanned Lita in when she interrupted the cage match on RAW.

[@stely_official]

@@RON_FBG they’ll most likely have her old Tranquillo entrance as Queen Zelina 2 or something in the CAE suite so you’ll be able to change the entrance, just swap her trons and theme with Legado and take the crown and coat off her attire and you’ll have updated Zelina in no time

[@duatchol7710]

@@GinjerFour that might be the case, but anything past summerslam is emergency case / dlc. Art & mocap deadline for the disc is strictly around summerslam. As the artists gone because they are on contract work and not salary in house

[@christopherdoheny9250]

You know 2K are confident with this marketing, 2k20 had almost no footage before release.

[@KingJohnMichael]

2k22?

[@itsjustjoniel]

​@KingJohnMichael it barely had full match footage to sink our teeth into.

[@geomarloduran1370]

Everybody on this roster looks updated and fresh

[@jreed7125]

17:10 Sucks that Booker still has his weird modern/2003 hybrid model. Can't believe I'm saying this, but 2k20 's Booker T model was the best one

[@caterionjones8085]

The first thing imma do is the John Cena showcase then imma slide to Universe Mode ! I wanna unlock all the showcase characters before universe 💯

[@TurtleDustin]

I'll be doing a lot of editing, but basically the same. I miss being able to unlock everything if you wanted to. Who knows what MyRyse will have beyond the War Games arena.

[@caterionjones8085]

@@TurtleDustin imma use the 09 randy Orton in my universe mode and imma use the 2014 Brock Lesnar instead of cowboy Brock

[@rodplays3726]

Same the undertaker is going on a other streak imma also do myrise

[@brandongainer9434]

So there are some that are still being kept secret I see...Tyler being in is awesome

[@BlackCheetah]

Does anyone else feel that the models are better in 2k22? I feel it looks more like 2k20 😢😢

[@tadies]

Coz the picture quality isn’t that good

[@SinoYT]

Nope for me this looks good

[@rickality6344]

They’re literally the same models for a lot of them 🤦‍♂️

[@BlackCheetah]

Ive preordered icon edition anyway… hope the actual game will be good!

[@WayOfThePharaoh]

I need to see a full breakdown of the creation suite, advance entrances and what’s included in myrise this year story wise

[@whiterabbit8015]

Anyone wondering why breeze is in the game it’s because number one he works with 2k same with creed and is currently a trainer in the performance center

[@Skells22]

Well, maybe good books with wwe plus works with xavier Woods on a gaming channel that wwe allows

[@whiterabbit8015]

@@Skells22 he’s a trainer and is signed with wwe reason why he hasn’t shown up anywhere else he was picked up a bit before Vince left but was and is currently a trainer and fun fact he is doing some scouting as part of his new role he is still in ring shape and still can move so it’s his choice if he ever wants to have a in ring return ever

[@Therealcrashbandicoot]

Damage CTRL looks so good kudos to 2k this year being up to date

[@23jrza]

Chad Gable had gotten sooo much better and is a wrestling machine yet his overall dropped… guess cuz WWE books him like a 77 overall superstar

[@Jdub62]

I swear if they skip doing tag team entrances again this year, I’ll be mad

[@alfredgarcia6814]

Me too

[@domenicolongobardi9300]

they haven't skipped them they just don't want to show them to keep them as surprises that the user will have to discover like every year

[@Zombiekilleryamato]

There’s a change to the 2k roster page where Mace and Mansoor are now MA.CE and MAN.SOOR confirming maximum male models?

[@Smacktalks]

Yeah, it looks like it's their MMM models. I noticed there's some new t-shirts for them in the crowd now too.

[@russellwilliams4064]

Ooh do we get Maxine as a manager then?

[@whatseatontim918]

I really do like how they sped up the finisher and movement animations because it gives it a more realistic feel and presentation, just like in real life.

[@footballismyproperty1723]

And now you move slower if your stamina is low. Tbh I don’t like the new stamina bar, the 2k19 stamina bar is better because it is visible at all times.

[@kaijukannibal]

Never thought i would want to watch a video without sound

[@MTAVx2]

Damnnn Usos and New Day getting that respect!!

[@sebastiangeserick7766]

@Smacktalks will there also be a video for the Create a championship suite?

[@hiryu619]

I'm noticing a lot things that are outdated whether its Trons, Entrances or Attires...its just odd...

[@callummclaine2956]

I think Big E should've been a 90 because he did beat the All Mighty Bobby Lashley twice and held the intercontinental title until 2years ago Wrestlemania and the WWE world Title until 2022. Then Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston a 89 for holding the NXT Tag Team championships until this year 2023

[@alysonborroto]

Wowwww!!!!! Usually I don't like a group of wrestlers on Roster, but this one looks amazinggg 😍😍

[@just-a-rock-524]

Correct me if I’m wrong but did they reuse Finns entrance motion from the last game? That’s a huge bummer considering he has one of the coolest singles entrances imo

[@DXCenaWWE4life]

Love these, hope there are more soon. Everything looks great. So glad I Pre Ordered again.

[@HotshotShum]

Chad Gable, Rey Mysterio, Austin Theory, and Zelina Vega all got absolutely robbed with their overalls.

[@AgeOfSynn]

Has it been confirmed anywhere if any of the previous showcase characters are still in 2K23? It would be a waste to remove the Ruthless Aggression era Rey Mysterio and Kane when they would fit in perfectly this year with the new additions from Cena's showcase.

[@OnlyCocoMousse]

Tyler breeze is in the game?

[@wrestlingcomicsawesomeness7056]

I love the updates to hair it's small but it's an amazing update I thought the usos would have a championship entrance this year but idk I guess we will see everybody looks pretty good that they showed off also what's the name of those songs in the video? Cause those songs kick ass just like you do bruh

[@MS_718]

It's the same game as last 22. Just a few different things.

[@HaydenBlox]

So we have zelina Vega with her new hairstyle but for some reason she's still has the crown one she never wore the crown with this new look

[@samuelboschetto4984]

Pity, no new Stomp, no new Chokeslam for "The Phenom", no new Stunner for Austin, no Rko, neither a new KOD for Bianca...delusion. This feels like 2k22 slightly updated.

[@wengrzynv8]

I would gladly spent 100 bucks on a WWE game if it had big Legends roster from 90's and 2000's plus many costumes of them.

[@DripNation54]

I can’t wait to play this on my game

[@DomPlaysGames123]

Could you confirm if title divisions have been removed or is it still implemented in universe mode?

[@darrelldaniel6825]

Anyone know the name of the songs?

[@Smacktalks]

In order the songs used are: No Filter by NEFFEX Something You Could Never Own by NEFFEX Ruthless by NEFFEX Immortal by NEFFEX

[@awanfarrell2880]

@@Smacktalks I want more characters in a massive enormous roster in the game.

[@Kiyan.385]

Who is kross Hammer finsher?

[@TicoisTocory]

Smacktalks is the best to ever do it! This is awesome brother. Thanks for this.

[@Darksayk]

Queen Zelina

[@jorgecepeda9672]

I can't wait for this gameeee looks greattt

[@deadpoolnerd]

I really hope there's another model for Becky to unlock or at the very least edit the makeup transparency. Because ooff does that not look good as a default attire.

[@williambrulip512]

2K doesn't allow for any change on the model from a physical aspect ( so, hairstyle is definitive, for example ) , nor facial makeup. As always, the only thing we'll be able to change, is her outfit. Nothing more. Anything that isn't part of the outfit ( hairstyle, makeup, tattoos, ect ) is definitive. What we see is what we get, and what we're stuck with, until next year's game. Which is why outfits don't really matter, since we can edit them as we wish anyway. But the rest, is very important, since we can't change anything else than the outfit. The only hope is having another model to unlock. But my best advice is, don't hold your breath for it. Usually, the only ones that do get alternate models, are people seen in the Showcase mode. Since Becky won't appear in Cena's Showcase, there's a 99.9% chance that she won't have an alternate model. Which means 99.9% chance we'll be stuck with this Becky until next year's game. I know, it sucks that they refuse to allow us to edit these things, but it's their decision.

[@deadpoolnerd]

@william brulip well we can hope there's a normal model for my faction and someone gets it in like the alt models this year. But I also thought like Jeff Hardys facepaint for example could be altered the color and made transparent. So I thought maybe Becky could be the same.

[@kermit407]

The miz 11 also confirmd as part of myfaction, and his rating is 90. So this year we will get myfaction unlokeble charecters🤔

[@GodsLastGift]

stoked for Prince Pretty. thats awesome. now where's Tyson Kidd? 👀👀👀 he still works for WWE idk why they don't put him in anymore:/

[@danielmoore8786]

Alpha Academy obviously don't have a tag entrance, Dom has outdated attire but most of the models look incredible especially Theory

[@pepsiplunge2685]

a bit lazy they still using the same detonation kick and fairy tale ending animations. Would be nice to get a new kod animation as well but other those those few things im still pumped.

[@russellread9497]

What is the name of the song in the beginning?

[@Silo1195]

really nice music choices for this

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Dam sucks that dominik isn’t in the judgement day smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@goofysmp]

It’s actuality shocked me. LA Knight changed his gimmick back a lot later than Dom had his heel turn. Idk why it’s been overlooked

[@jannvincentregalado1138]

@@goofysmp April 2023 2K will update in the first patch 😂

[@frankcastle5285]

@@jannvincentregalado1138 2k updating a gimmick, I’d love to see that

[@sethshepherd3221]

I can’t believe his overall is better than Chad Gables

[@bswizzle93]

I'm STILL triggered Gable is only 77

[@zaynanthony7681]

Anyone notice with arenas smackdown arena rope color is wrong raw arena on the LED post the raw logo is missing

[@trevorb3492]

Models need fixed. More fog in entrances especially Cody Rhodes. They looked like they were on Nintendo Switch😂😂😂. Happy Corbin? It's Baron Corbin and where is JBL??? Dominik Mysterio has old attire!!! Lack of Legends on roster!!! Why aren't we getting A/R when it was shown in WWE 2K22 later on after the game???

[@christophers399]

What song is playing in the beginning?

[@mawarofficial7]

nice

[@mjk06]

Do you think we'll get all the Undertaker DLC from 2k22, in 2k23?

[@darkheartedleo3953]

Did you know that Bayley and Alexa Bliss's Old Theme songs were included in the game just by picking the Bayley 15 template and Alexa Bliss 20 template the same also applies to Rey Mysterio me and my bro SymphonicEthos encountered this yesterday

[@goofysmp]

Considering how long Judgment Day have been RAWs top act I’m very surprised how outdated they are tbh. It’s lot game breaking but considering how LA Knight was changed and Kross and Braun have been updated idk how Doms still got the same look as he did when teaming with Rey and Balor has the same entrance as 2K22

[@v.k.rt.m.6030]

3/4ths outdated. Ripley, Balor, and Priest have their JD Attires. But Dominik is outdated they didn't make him JD even. They didn't bother giving him a Judgement Day attire? Best fingers crossed that they give him the "Rocky Maivia, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley in WWF Warzone" treatment and give him his new theme/Titantron at least.

[@richie404]

Looking Forward to playing this Game!

[@madhurjanayandeka]

Song used?

[@FightOstinFight]

So the entrances STILL don’t have the AR graphics?

[@stely_official]

My CAW that’s rated 88 can’t even beat a 91 easily, how are 85% of the women’s roster who are 70-80 rated supposed to do ANYTHING against Becky

[@maxmote23]

the power rankings give a attribute boost, so in theory it shouldnt just be the same people always winning but i dont think its ever really factored in that much

[@stely_official]

@@maxmote23 it just sucks because it’s been like this ever since 2K and visual concepts fully took over from yukes, both 2K20 and 2K22 had the same issue in if your character is like 2-4 overall ratings under your opponent there’s no way you’re winning, and seeing as most of Becky’s rivals besides Bianca are all like 80 and barely 90 ovr, it’s gonna be ridiculous trying to beat her, worst thing is, she has such a punchable face in this game and yet no one’s gonna be able to do anything against her

[@GinjerFour]

@@stely_official Meanwhile i constantly beat 90 overall people while using 70 overall people... That just means you're absolutely terrible at the game or you're making things up because the overalls literally don't matter in wrestling games. And not only do overalls not matter, you can change them FOR FREE. What the hell are you even complaining about?

[@stely_official]

@@GinjerFour for starters you can’t change them for free, it requires the supercharger (at least it used to) and second, idk who you’re putting up against eachother but I cannot beat someone barely 5 ovr above me, and because of that 2K can suck me off out back of the local

[@SilverFoxxx90]

Why has Kane 98 not been in the game for the last few games?

[@antoniorogers3947]

What is the name of the song that is played

[@redthrone7268]

Would for be nice to see the tag entrance for judgement day and damage control disappointment with that. Would for be nice to see some more new superstar as some was just the some as last year

[@AttackShadow3463]

The tag entrance was shown when Smacktalks did the roster reveal Rhea, Finn, & Priest all come out together, but on 2K23 Dom isn't a part of TJD due to him not joining them until 2 weeks after the cut-off date.

[@v.k.rt.m.6030]

@@AttackShadow3463 but you watch they'll pass mention too.

[@GinjerFour]

@@AttackShadow3463 Cutoff date is november. They could've easily added him to the group because they had plenty of time.

[@AttackShadow3463]

@@GinjerFour The cut-off date was SummerSlam Smacktalks even said this during all the roster reveal videos

[@flippinghigh6689]

Anybody know why Dexter's tattoos are Gray instead of black? And why he's using the Anaconda Vice instead of The Silence?

[@Dollasignsalliwant]

Jey USO deserves it, took the champ to his limit. Has been unified tag champs for over a year. Beat daniel Bryan..Right hand man!

[@Deedric_Kee]

Thanks "SmackTalks. Great music as well 🙌

[@MTR_Nara]

Nah, how and why is Gable a 77; and Otis is an 80? 🧐 Theory an 82?? 2K is wildin

[@eddiew.4650]

Bayley's a 91 despite her being out for a good chunk of the time.

[@MTR_Nara]

@@eddiew.4650 yeah..I don’t get that one either

[@geomarloduran1370]

I just tried the lock pin feature, and was a lot harder to time it

[@FabledWolf]

Cant wait for this game

[@D13G0D13]

Why is Dexter using anaconda vice when they had Silence properly animated last year?

[@GabrielOflTM]

I really wish 2K would remove Undertaker's weird facial animations during his entrance. I don't remember any of his Deadman entrances where he had an angry facial expression. Normally it's just blank.

[@frankcastle5285]

When did you start watching wrestling bc he def did mean mug a lot

[@GabrielOflTM]

@@frankcastle5285 Been watching for like 12 years and never have I seen Undertaker pull such an aggressive face during his entrance. He might pull a face but normally it's not enough to the point where his eyes can barely be seen.

[@deadpoolnerd]

What is Kofi and Xavier's attire supposed to be based on? They seem weirdly empty.

[@joshuavega8394]

This song is awesome what is name of this song

[@czynx3196]

Wondering if that because we didn't see any of Dom's entrance that they are going to update his trons/music?

[@onewinged_joker]

His gear isn't updated so I can't imagine the rest will be.

[@immortal_gajapati]

I love shanky he was real life good person I meet shanky on my gym 🥰

[@TheRookiecop1]

A few surprises in there and a few disspointments in my opinion but I'm glad we got this.

[@youngzeus87]

It's concerning that in none of this footage is a clear Bloodline title entrance. 2k didn't make one did they? With Solo, Sammy, and Heyman in it. I know they haven't because they would've showed it already.

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Accidentally downloaded kana the other day and it went right under auska in 2k22

[@czynx3196]

So pleased Breeze is in

[@brandoniswhoiam]

Especially since he’s a trainer at the PC.

[@Deedric_Kee]

Everyone looks great. I can't wait 🙌

[@castielclouds5360]

I love me some of Natalya, but she's in 82, but for next time, she'll puts herself into 89. That's what's her strength is about!!💪💪💪💪💖💖💖💖

[@thekingofskeletons]

Gable and Otis were really putting great matches continuously, it’s bad that they’ve been given such a bad rating 😑🤦🏻

[@mekhistarchia1909]

I want to know if Alpha Academy will have their entrance together or not

[@v.k.rt.m.6030]

It seems like the same as the previous one

[@EchoStationWhiskey]

It looks like almost everyone still has an old outdated move set. If they couldn’t set the right finishers or animate new one, I don’t have much hope in Universe Mode. Cut scenes or not.

[@OddGaming10]

I love that Austin Theory has that Avengers Endgame attire 😁

[@bigstinger2581]

I didn't know Tyler Breeze was still in WWE

[@TurtleDustin]

I don't know if he is beyond Up Up Down Down. Cool surprise

[@brokennovocaine]

@@TurtleDustin he's a trainer at the performance center too

[@TurtleDustin]

@Broken Novocaine ooh I didn't know that. Thanks

[@Digital_mourge]

Yo what's the song. It's fire asf