In one of the most anticipated and exciting events on the calendar of professional wrestling, sports-entertainment giant WWE hosts an annual Royal Rumble event. In this 30-man and 30-woman match, superstars attempt to throw their adversaries over the top rope in a bid to win the bout and secure a title match for themselves at the next Wrestlemania. This event kicks off the Wrestlemania season and gets the dedicated fanbase excited about the company's showcase event of the year.
Winning the Royal Rumble is an incredible feat for any superstar, regardless of whether they start their campaign from the dreaded number one position or the heavily-favored number 30. No matter what position you come in for the match, it'll be a monumental challenge to be the last one standing. For those looking to add this huge match to their list of in-game accomplishments, take a look at our tips on how to win the Royal Rumble in WWE 2K24.
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How to Win the Royal Rumble in WWE 2K24
To win the Royal Rumble, you need to be the last person standing after all other competitors have been eliminated. Eliminations occur when a wrestler is thrown over the top rope and both feet have touched the ground. Most Royal Rumble events feature 30 competitors, but this can be tweaked to include 10 or 20 competitors instead. There are a number of ways to eliminate opponents in WWE 2K24:
- Clothesline Elimination
- Grapple Elimination
- Carry Elimination
- Finisher Elimination
The first two elimination types are easier and more standard, with the last two requiring some additional effort and a few prerequisites to be fulfilled.
Aside from knowing how to eliminate fellow wrestlers from the Royal Rumble, careful consideration should be made about choosing the right superstar for your stylistic preferences and their durability in a potentially long match. Naturally, wrestlers with the highest rating, such as Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, or Becky Lynch, will be best equipped for the challenges that come with the Rumble. On the other hand, wrestlers with a lower rating may gas out and struggle to compete with the more-skilled athletes, so you'll generally only want to pick those with ratings under 80 if you want a real challenge.
How to Perform Quick Royal Rumble Eliminations
The fastest and lowest-energy method of eliminating combatants from the Royal Rumble is to simply clothesline them over the top rope. By doing this, you'll avoid having to partake in any mini-games and, if the superstar has suffered a bit of damage, the elimination will occur almost instantly. The process is relatively simple, provided the opponent is in the right position:
- Ensure your opponent is leaning against the rope. You can do this by either dragging the wrestler toward the rope or striking them when their back is to the ropes.
- Once in position, hold the L2/LT button to run and press X or Square on PlayStation or X or A on Xbox to perform a clothesline.
- Be aware, if your opponent reverses this, you will be immediately eliminated
Alternatively, you can perform a similar elimination by holding the Circle (PlayStation) or B (Xbox) button to strongly Irish Whip your opponent. If they are weakened, they will be eliminated immediately. If not, they will go over the ropes and stand on the apron, enabling you to perform a running strike or grapple to finish the job.
While this is an easy method of eliminating opponents, it is also the quickest and easiest way that you can be eliminated. Throughout the course of the Rumble, especially when you have suffered some damage, avoid being too close to the ropes where you can.
How to Perform Royal Rumble Grapple Eliminations
In addition to eliminating opponents with striking attacks, you can also use your wrestler's strength to overpower and toss fellow competitors over the top. This can be done from two positions; with your opponent leaning on the ropes or leaning against the turnbuckle. Once in position, players will need to simply do the following:
- Perform a grab with the Circle/B button.
- Complete the submission mini-game and win the encounter by rapidly tapping the indicated button to move the cursor in your favor.
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How to Perform Royal Rumble Carry Eliminations
Another popular way to dispose of opponents in the Royal Rumble is to pick them up, carry them to the ropes, and throw them over. This is generally an action done by the powerhouses and larger athletes in a real-life event and something you can replicate in the WWE 2K24 Royal Rumble. To perform carry eliminations, you will need to do the following:
- Perform a grapple by pressing the Circle or B button.
- Press the R1 or RB button, along with the directional stick, to carry your opponent toward the ropes.
- Press the Circle or B button to initiate the struggle mini-game, which you can win by rapidly pressing buttons faster than your opponent.
Like most elimination methods, this is most effective when you have damaged your opponent, particularly if a body part of theirs is showing red-level damage. It is worth noting, however, that the carry can be reversed at any time, so it is best not to delay getting them to the ropes and triggering the mini-game.
How to Perform Royal Rumble Finisher Eliminations
Finisher eliminations will almost guarantee that your opponent will be sent over the top rope and crashing to the ground, on account of the extra effort it takes to be able to perform these moves. You should be wary, however, as your opponent could potentially counter the attack, which could lead to disaster for your superstar.
To perform a Finisher Elimination, you will need to do the following:
- Ensure you have a finisher stored, indicated by the yellow bar under your wrestler's name.
- Grapple your opponent by pressing Circle/B and drag them to the ropes by holding L1/LB.
- Execute your finishing move by holding R2 and pressing X/holding RT and pressing A.
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Tips for Winning the Royal Rumble in WWE 2K24
While eliminating opponents and being the last one standing is the key to winning the Royal Rumble, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind as you progress to the final stages. The difficulty of the Rumble will be largely determined by the number you draw, so those who come in early will want to pay particular attention to these points of emphasis:
- Choose the right superstar for you. If you want a standard Royal Rumble experience, you can opt for a highly-rated wrestler like Gunther or Bianca Belair. But, if you want more of a challenge, seek out an athlete with a lower rating.
- Pick off low-health and low-rating wrestlers. If you see a particularly strong wrestler like Roman Reigns or John Cena, avoid engaging with them until other AI wrestlers have inflicted some punishment on them.
- If you are an early entrant in the Royal Rumble, treat the match like a marathon and not a sprint. Don't be afraid to let the other wrestlers damage and eliminate each other and capitalize on the opportunities created by the work of others.
- Maintain your distance. Generally, AI wrestlers will gravitate toward the closest competitor, so if there is a corner with more space than others, head towards that.
- Consider picking a wrestler with the Instant Recovery skill, as this can be a real difference maker when your superstar winds up at risk of being eliminated.
- Know when to be offensive and when to be defensive. On the most part, you'll want to use counters as much as you can to avoid damage, but when the opportunity arises to launch some offense of your own and eliminate a threat, don't be afraid to pull the trigger.
WWE 2K24
- Released
- March 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports, Fighting
