How do I turn my opponent in WWE 2K22?

You might want to put your opponent on the ropes, for example, or in the corner of the ring so that you can set up a signature move or a finisher. You might even just want to drag them somewhere a bit more advantageous to yourself, like away from their tag team partner. But just how do you drag an opponent in WWE 2K22?

To drag an opponent in WWE 2K22, first you need to grab them. That’s easy to do: simply press the grapple button when close (Circle button on PlayStation, B on Xbox). Once you’ve grabbed your opponent, you can then drag them around by pressing and holding L1 while moving the left analogue stick.

You can drag opponents when they’re downed, too. Simply grapple them as usual, then press and hold L1 while moving the left analogue stick. It’s a bit more awkward dragging a downed opponent around though.

Just be aware that your opponent can try to break out of your grapple and get themselves free while being dragged. So, you need to be vigilant and quick. Still, make effective use of dragging your opponent in WWE 2K22, and you can give yourself the upper hand.

In WWE 2K22, you can drag or pull your opponents into the position you want. Dragging your opponent can set up an environmental interaction, a royale elimination, or to position them for a special move. So how can you drag your opponents in WWE 2K22?

To drag an opponent, first grapple them using Circle (PlayStation) or B (Xbox), then press L1 (PlayStation) or RB (Xbox). You can then move the opponent around using the left stick. To stop dragging your opponent, press the drag button again. While dragging your opponent, they can kick out or you can run out of stamina, which breaks the grapple.

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Dragging an opponent to an environment spot like the turnbuckle, ropes, barricades, or others will show a button prompt to use an environmental action. Dragging your opponent to a set up table will set up a move that will break the table and win you the match during table matches. The backstage area has many environmental interactions that you can use by dragging your opponent towards them.

Many moves require your opponent to be stunned against the ropes. The best way to do this is to drag your opponent there and set them on the ropes by continuing to move towards the ropes.

The WWE 2K and WWE Smackdown series have always had complex mechanics with each entry often introducing something new for the player to get adjusted to. WWE 2K22 is no different in that regard but with this entry, the developers at Visual Concepts appear to have laid the groundwork for the series going forward.

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A question that seems to get asked a lot is how can players grab and drag their opponents in a match. Thanks to the new mechanics in WWE 2K22 where wrestlers need to initiate a grab first, this is even easier to implement now than its predecessors. As with everything in this series, practice makes perfect.

How To Drag A Downed Opponent

The drag mechanic is at its most useful on downed opponents. This is because if one attempts a pin or initiates a submission hold too close to the ropes the referee will call for the Rope Break and the pin/submission attempt will fail. Moreover, if one attempts a pin or submission right after the rope break then it's less likely to be successful.

It's also good for getting a downed opponent into position for a high-flying move or one of WWE 2K22's finishing moves from the top turnbuckle. However, be mindful of holding them in the drag position for too long as the opponent will automatically counter it. The mechanics for dragging a downed opponent are as follows:

• Make sure the opponent is sufficiently worn out with attacks before attempting the drag.
• Stand over the downed wrestlers and press the grab move by pressing the B/Circle button - positioning doesn't matter as long as the player's wrestler is close to the opponent lying on the mat.
• Then press the L1/LB to initiate the drag and position them for the finisher or the pinfall.
• Be careful not to hold the opponent in the drag move for too long as they will auto-counter it.

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How To Drag A Standing Opponent

The drag mechanic isn't just limited to opponents that are down on the mat. It works as a means to get them into position in and out of the ring too. The standing grab mechanic in WWE 2K22 allows the player's wrestler to position the opponent into a corner turnbuckle, against the ropes, or for an over-the-top-rope throw using a variety of attacks or finishing moves. The mechanics for dragging a standing opponent are as follows:

• Grab the opponent by pressing the B/Circle button.
• Then press the L1/LB and walk them to the ropes or the corner.
• When taking the opponent to the ropes the player will have the option to throw them over the top rope by pressing the B/Circle button.
• If the player chooses to ignore the prompt then the opponent will be positioned against the ropes or the corner for various grapples, attackers, and even finishers.

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Using The Drag Mechanic Outside The Ring

The drag mechanic can be used effectively outside the ring too. It can be used to slam opponents into the ring post or to execute finishers on the announcer's table. Here's how to use the dragging mechanic outside the ring: