WWE 2K22: The Best Finishers In The Game And How To Perform Them

The WWE 2K series has a good history of giving its fans multiple finishing and signature moves to play around with. The developers Yukes and now Visual Concepts have always had a good grasp of how important it is getting a wrestler's persona and moveset down correctly.

Thanks to the visual and mechanical enhancements in WWE 2K22 the finishing moves look and feel better than ever. There are lots of finishers to play around with and one can even swap these finishers around to their liking. However, some wrestlers have moves in the game that aren't obvious or require specific actions to pull off. Here are some of the best finishers in WWE 2K22.

8 Scott Hall - High Cross Razor's Edge

The late Scott Hall was a big, powerful, and charismatic wrestler better known for his stint as Razor Ramon in the 90s and is one of the first three members of the NWO. His Razor's/Outsider's Edge is of the best finishing moves in wrestling history and is just as impactful in WWE 2K22.

Hall has two finishers in the game, and it's the second finisher that's the most impressive. In WWE 2K22, Hall's second finisher is named the High Cross which is a modified version of Razor's Edge, and flings his opponents halfway across the ring.

How To Perform It

Stand in front of the opponent and instead of quick pressing, Hold R2/RT and A/X.

7 Kushida - Hoverboard Lock 2

Kushida is an underrated wrestler in WWE 2K22, but some minor adjustments to his attributes can make all the difference. The former undefeated MMA fighter and 6-time IWGP Junior Weight Champion is one of the most technical wrestlers in WWE 2K22.

His finisher is the Hoverboard Lock, and it is an effective submission that targets the arms. Kushida has a lot of arm-based attacks to wear his opponent's arms before hitting the finisher, so it's advisable to work on damaging the arms before hitting it. Kushida's second finisher is the Hoverboard Lock 2 is the most impressive version as it combines a Tilt-a-Whirl and Kimura armlock.

How To Perform It

Wear down the opponent's arms first.
Stand in front or behind the opponent and instead of quick pressing, Hold R2/RT and A/X for the submission.

6 John Morrison - Starship Pain

Former WWE superstar John Morrison is an athletic high-flying wrestler with an impressive repertoire of high-risk maneuvers. His finishing move is the Starship Pain off the top rope.

Instead of trying to activate it from the top rope, however, the opponent needs to be positioned into the corner to activate it.

How To Perform It

Irish Whip or grapple the opponent into the corner turnbuckle.
Ensure they are leaning in the corner.
Stand in front of a cornered opponent and press R2/RT and A/X

5 Keith Lee - The Spirit Bomb

Current AEW wrestler Keith Lee is a powerful wrestler with a selection of impressive power moves in WWE 2K22. The charismatic big man is surprisingly agile and combines Moonsaults and Powerbombs with ease.

His finisher the Big Catastrophe is impressive on its own but the second finisher known as the Spirit Bomb is more effective because it damages the head and body. The Spirit Bomb is a sit-out modified version of The Last Ride by The Undertaker.

How To Perform It

Stand in front of the opponent and Hold R2/RT and X/A.
It can also be performed from the Powerbomb carry position by Pressing Circle/B, then R1/RB, and Up with LS stick. In the Powerbomb position hit R2/RT and X/A.

4 Undertaker - Spinning Tombstone Piledriver

As one of the greatest of all time and the big man in the wrestling industry, The Undertaker has developed a number of devastating moves over his long career in the WWE.

Of course, his moves like The Last Ride, the Chokeslam, and the Tombstone Piledriver are iconic, but his second finisher the Spinning Tombstone Piledriver as the Ministry of Darkness Undertaker is the most impressive looking.

How To Perform It

Select Ministry Undertaker (DLC Content)
Stand in front of the downed or standing opponent and Hold R2/RT and A/X

3 Brock Lesnar - Diving Catch F-5

Ever since Brock Lesnar burst onto the scene, and it hit the 400 lb. Rikishi with the F-5 he has performed incredible feats of athleticism. His combination of speed, power, and legit background in amateur wrestling and MMA have seen Lesnar do some incredible things in the WWE.

One of the best aspects of his style is his capability of countering his opponents and hitting his finishing move out of nowhere.

How To Perform It

This Catching Finisher is easier to pull off against high-flyers or wrestlers that utilize the top rope in matches.
Have at least one blue bar stored to perform a roll-out if the opponent is determined to hit a finisher or signature from the top rope.
When the opponent begins their climb activate the roll-out with R1/RB and X/A to get Lesnar to his feet and wait.
When the opponent Dives off the top rope, Press and hold R2/RT and A/X about a half second before they leap.

2 Brock Lesnar - Double F-5

As mentioned above Brock Lesnar is an absolute powerhouse in the WWE, and this is echoed in WWE 2K22's gameplay. With incredible feats of strength like being able to throw the 500lb Big Show around the ring like a rag doll.

One of his most powerful moves in WWE 2K22 is the Double F-5, which will see him deliver a massive F-5 to two opponents at the same time.

How To Perform It

Irish Whip or drag two opponents into the corner.
Make sure they are both stacked and leaning against each other.
Press the R2/RT and A/X to hit the Double F-5 on the cornered opponents.

1 John Cena - Double Attitude Adjustment

During an episode of Table For 3 on the WWE Network the Big Show stated that John Cena was one of the strongest men he ever faced in the ring.

This was evident when Cena performed a Double Attitude Adjustment on both the Big Show and Edge at the same time with relative ease. The Double Attitude Adjustment makes an appearance in WWE 2K22 too and it's one of the most powerful moves in the game.