Visuals Concepts recently dropped an 18-minute preview breaking down 198 new moves and animations for WWE 2K26. They filmed the whole preview at a 2K press event in Connecticut, so it’s all actual gameplay, no leaks or polished trailer. Real WWE 2K fans get why this update actually matters.
Highlight Moves From The Preview
The moveset list starts off strong. You get basics like the 23 mph Steiner-Line and Adios Amigo. High-flyers get some love as well: Animo Missile Dropkick, Avalanche, Mexican Destroyer, and the Diving Shooting Star Foot Stomp are all in.
Power moves hit hard, too, including F-5 1, and the Hammerlock Wing Clipper. The combo moves flow smoothly with Foot Stomp/Discus Lariat, Manhattan Drop/Discus Lariat, and Pummeling/Foot Stomp.
Standouts From Mid-To-End
Around midway into the preview, it ramps up with Paul-Verizer, Razor’s Edge 2, and Rolling Dragonrana. If you love strikes and submissions, check out Shotgun Dropkick 6, Single Knee Codebreaker 2, and Sister Abigail DDT for chain offense.
Later into the preview, you’ll spot some iconic highlights like Spear 18, Styles Clash 2, and a trio of Triangle Moonsaults. There’s even some flashy ring-ins like Skin the Cat and new Vikingo variations.
2K24’s Variety Blown Away
This update absolutely crushes WWE 2K24’s 140-ish new moves, handing creators a toolbox 40% deeper. WWE 2K24 was solid, but 2K26 feels like a leap ahead in terms of variety. Forums buzz up over Paul-Verizer, new spears, and aerials as CAW must-haves.
Official pages tease reversal overhauls and stackable tables, but Create-a-Moveset steals the spotlight for customization depth that will have players set for variety all year.
Builds And Combos For Universe Grinders
If you’re a Universe mode or MyRISE grinder, these new movesets open up wild combo potential. Picture chaining a Cornered Windmill Punch straight into Roshambo on a high-flyer.
Brawlers can stack Insane Elbow 3 with Psycho Elbow for a decent combo, and new modes like Scrapyard Brawl and I Quit matches fit right in with these moves.
All 198 Movesets
Here is a list of all new moves in WWE 2K26.
| Type | Move Name |
| Strike | 23 mph Steiner-Line |
| Strike | Adios Amigo |
| Taunt | All New Taunts (group) |
| Aerial/Dive | Animo Missile Dropkick 1 |
| Aerial/Dive | Animo Missile Dropkick 2 |
| Grapple | Avalanche Mega-Plex |
| Aerial/Dive | Avalanche Mexican Destroyer |
| Strike | Backhand Strike 2 |
| Strike | Clothesline 29 |
| Aerial/Dive | Corner Seated Shotgun Dropkick |
| Strike | Cornered Jumping Back Elbow |
| Ground/Sub | Cornered Punches & Choke |
| Strike | Cornered Windmill Punch |
| Strike | Corkscrew Enzuigiri |
| Grapple | Crucifix Driver |
| Ground/Sub | Cutthroat 2 |
| Aerial/Dive | Diving Body Splash 9 |
| Aerial/Dive | Diving Meteroa 3 |
| Aerial/Dive | Diving Shooting Star Foot Stomp |
| Aerial/Dive | Double Spring Moonsault 3 |
| Aerial/Dive | Double Spring Moonsault 4 |
| Grapple | F-5 1 |
| Finisher | F-5 1 (Announce Table Finisher) |
| Grapple | Fallaway Slam 6 |
| Strike | Feint Spinning Roundhouse Kick |
| Grapple | Fire Driver |
| Grapple | Flammer Driver |
| Aerial/Dive | Flying Back Elbow 1 |
| Aerial/Dive | Flying Back Elbow 2 |
| Aerial/Dive | Flying Back Elbow 3 |
| Combo | Foot Stomp/Discus Lariat Combo |
| Aerial/Dive | Frog Splash 10 |
| Aerial/Dive | Frog Splash 9 |
| Grapple | GTS 4 |
| Strike | Hammerlock Lariat 1 |
| Finisher | Hammerlock Lariat 1 (Announce Table Finisher) |
| Grapple | Hammerlock Wing Clipper |
| Ground/Sub | Hanging Choke |
| Ground/Sub | Helicopter Troll Spin |
| Grapple | Hex Effect |
| Strike | High/Low Chops & Forearm Smash |
| Aerial/Dive | Insane Elbow 3 |
| Grapple | Inverted DDT 4 |
| Ground/Sub | Jumping Foot Stomp |
| Grapple | Kneeling Running Blockbuster |
| Strike | Kneeling Running Shin Strike |
| Grapple | Lash Extension |
| Strike | Leaping Shoulder Tackle |
| Combo | Manhattan Drop/Discus Lariat |
| Grapple | Marching Suplex |
| Grapple | Mexican Muscle Buster 1 |
| Grapple | Mexican Muscle Buster 2 |
| Grapple | Michinoku Driver 6 |
| Aerial/Dive | Middle Rope Iguana ‘Rana |
| Grapple | Paul-Verizer |
| Grapple | Pongase Verde |
| Strike | Pop-Up KO |
| Ground/Sub | Prone Double Axe Handle |
| Aerial/Dive | Psycho Elbow |
| Combo | Pummeling/Foot Stomp Combo |
| Strike | Pump Kick 4 |
| Grapple | Razor’s Edge 2 |
| Strike | Recoil Roundhouse Kick |
| Grapple | Rolling Dragonrana |
| Aerial/Dive | Rolling Thunder Frog Splash |
| Grapple | Roshambo |
| Ground/Sub | Roundoff Knee Drop |
| Strike | Running European Uppercut |
| Combo | Running Lariat/Suplex Combo |
| Aerial/Dive | Running Springboard Headbutt 2 |
| Aerial/Dive | Running Springboard Poison ‘Rana 2 |
| Ground/Sub | Seated Shotei |
| Aerial/Dive | Shattered Dreams Shotgun Dropkick |
| Strike | Shining Wizard 4 |
| Ground/Sub | Shotei Thrice |
| Aerial/Dive | Shotgun Dropkick 5 |
| Aerial/Dive | Shotgun Dropkick 6 |
| Combo | Shotgun Dropkick Combo |
| Ground/Sub | Single Knee Codebreaker 1 |
| Ground/Sub | Single Knee Codebreaker 2 |
| Grapple | Sister Abigail DDT |
| Ring Motion/In | Skin the Cat Ring-In |
| Grapple | Sleeper Suplex 2 |
| Grapple | Snap Suplex 7 |
| Finisher | Snap Suplex 7 (Announce Table Finisher) |
| Grapple | Snatch & Release Back Suplex |
| Strike | Spear 16 |
| Strike | Spear 17 |
| Strike | Spear 18 |
| Aerial/Dive | Split-Legged Moonsault 5 |
| Aerial/Dive | Split-Legged Moonsault 6 |
| Aerial/Dive | Springboard 450 2 |
| Ground/Sub | Springboard Codebreaker |
| Aerial/Dive | Springboard Headbutt 2 |
| Taunt | Standing Ovation |
| Grapple | Styles Clash 2 |
| Ground/Sub | Suicide Hip Drop |
| Grapple | Swinging Side Slam 4 |
| Ground/Sub | The Stomp 3 |
| Strike | Titanium Punch |
| Grapple | Tornado Bulldog |
| Grapple | Tornado DDT 5 |
| Strike | Tornillo Kick |
| Aerial/Dive | Triangle Moonsault 1 |
| Aerial/Dive | Triangle Moonsault 2 |
| Aerial/Dive | Triangle Moonsault 3 |
| Aerial/Dive | Triangle Tornillo 1 |
| Aerial/Dive | Triangle Tornillo 2 |
| Grapple | Uranage 7 |
| Ground/Sub | Victory Roll Jumping Foot Stomp 2 |
| Ring Motion/In | Vikingo Ring-In |
| Ring Motion/In | Vikingo Ring-Out-To-Apron |
So, if you can grab early access, go for it. Check out the official preview video as WWE 2K26 sets up to be a goldmine for CAW fans.
The latest entry in the 2K franchise is set to release on March 13, 2026, while Deluxe Edition owners get early access on March 6.
