How To Break Free Grapple Combo In WWE 2K23 (Controls Guide)

Struggling to break the Grapple Combo in WWE 2K23? Here's all about how you can defend and escape it.

As soon as the new installment was released under the WWE 2K banner many fans came across various changes. The alterations were not only made in the mechanics but also in the controls. Due to this many players are struggling to break free of the Grapple Combo move in WWE 2K23. According to some players simply mashing the buttons will not give you the outcome you are expecting. And if you are also stuck in the same situation then we are here to help you out. For your convenience, below we have mentioned all the details you need to know about breaking the Grapple Combo move.

How Can I Break & Escape Grapple Combo in WWE 2K23 (PS & Xbox)

How Can I Break & Escape Grapple Combo Move in WWE 2K23 (PS & Xbox)

In WWE 2K23 to break free of a Grapple combo you will have to predict between the Light or Heavy attack after the grab. In order words, players will have to anticipate the upcoming move as soon as the opponent grabs them to perform a Grapple combo. It can be a Light Attack i.e. X for Xbox & Square for PlayStation. Or a Heavy Attack i.e. A for Xbox & X for PlayStation. According to some players, the Grab combo is often initiated with a Light Attack. However, the trick is to press the predicted attack button at the same time as the Grapple combo is attempted.

Furthermore, players can even defend the Grab lock-up by pressing the B on Xbox. And Circle on PlayStation as soon as the grab move is attempted. As the time window is pretty small for breaking and escaping the move, you will have to read the opponent’s next moves quickly. Doing so is not that difficult but will surely take some practice.

With that said, this is all you need to know about how you can break free and escape the Grapple Combo move in WWE 2K23. If you have already started your grind then check out how to break the Ring in the game. Also, take a look at the Locker codes to obtain free rewards.