A Grinding Path to Glory: A Guide to Unlocking All Wrestlers in WWE 2K25

In the vast world of WWE 2K25, the journey to becoming a true champion is more than just winning matches. It’s about building the most complete roster in the game. While the starting roster is impressive, a massive number of legends, classic attires, and original characters are locked behind various modes and in-game currencies. Unlocking them all requires a significant time investment across multiple modes, including MyRISE, Showcase, and MyFACTION. This comprehensive guide breaks down every unlockable wrestler and shows you exactly how to add them to your collection, so you can build the ultimate roster and dominate every game mode.

The VC Store: The Easiest Path to Legends

The simplest way to unlock a large number of wrestlers is by purchasing them directly from the in-game store using Virtual Currency (VC). VC is earned by playing any of the game’s modes, so the more you play, the more you can unlock. There are over 80 Superstars available for purchase, and the list includes a mix of classic legends and modern stars. To access the store, simply go to the “Extras” tab from the main menu and select “Store.” From there, you can browse and purchase all the available characters. Some of the most notable wrestlers available for purchase include:

• Legends: Andre the Giant, Batista, Bret Hart, British Bulldog, Brock Lesnar, The Fiend, Hulk Hogan, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Kurt Angle, Mankind, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Rock ’01, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker ’03, and many more.
• Modern Stars: Bray Wyatt, The Fiend, Kane, and others.

MyRISE: A Long and Winding Road

The MyRISE story mode is the single biggest time sink in the game for character unlocks, but it’s also the most rewarding. With multiple storylines and branching paths, you’ll need to play through the mode several times to unlock every character. The key is to make a different choice each time you play through the story. The characters you can unlock are tied to specific choices, personalities, and the number of stars you earn from Live Events.

• Story Choices: Your choices in the story have a direct impact on who you unlock. For example, in the “Reclaim” ending, you can choose to “Recruit WWE Legends” to unlock Alundra Blayze, DDP, and Scott Steiner ’03. Or you can choose to “Recruit Indie Wrestlers” to unlock Josie Jane and Paragon Jay Pierce.
• Live Event Stars: Many of the original characters are unlocked by earning stars in MyRISE Live Events. You can earn stars by completing different objectives in matches. Some of the most sought-after characters unlocked this way include Super Cena, R-Truth (Judgment Day), and several other original creations.
• Specific Storylines: Characters like “Undashing” Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton ’15, and Stardust are unlocked by playing through specific storylines and making the right choices, often in a second playthrough.

Showcase Mode: Reliving Classic Matches

Showcase mode, which this year focuses on the storied history of the Bloodline, is a great way to unlock a variety of characters and classic attires from the past. By simply playing through each match and completing the objectives, you will automatically unlock the wrestlers featured in that match. Some of the notable unlockable characters from the Bloodline Showcase include:

• Classic Attires: Hulk Hogan ’93, The Usos ’17, Solo Sikoa ’22, and more.
• Legends: Yokozuna, Hulk Hogan, Headshrinker Fatu, and Headshrinker Samu.

MyFACTION: A Grindy, But Rewarding, Endeavor

MyFACTION mode is back and is a major source of unlockable characters, but it’s also the most time-consuming. Persona cards, which are unlocked by completing specific challenges and objectives, can be used to unlock characters for the rest of the game. This is where you will find some of the most sought-after and modern versions of Superstars. The challenges are constantly changing, but they often require you to complete a “World Tour” or collect specific sets of cards. Some of the most notable characters you can unlock through MyFACTION include:

• Legends: Booker T ’01, CM Punk ’10, and Rob Van Dam ’97.
• Modern Stars: “Elite” Cody Rhodes, “Elite” Rhea Ripley, “Elite” Seth Rollins, and “Elite” Roman Reigns.
• The “Elite” Characters: Many of these highly-rated characters are unlocked by completing World Tours, Live Events, or collecting a specific set of “Oddities.”