Whether you're trying to complete a Showcase Mode objective or getting ready for a pin or submission, learning how to drag and carry your opponents in WWE 2K26 can be very important. Thankfully, it's easier than ever in this year's installment.
Full WWE 2K26 Roster (All Superstars and Ratings)
There are 376 WWE 2K26 Superstars available at launch, with many more expected to be added over the course of the game's life cycle.
After initiating a grapple, you'll be able to carry or drag another superstar with a single button press, making it easy to put them in the perfect position for your next move. This guide explains how carrying and dragging work in WWE 2K26.
How to Drag an Opponent in WWE 2K26
To drag an opponent in WWE 2K26, initiate a grapple (Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox, or A on Switch) and then press L1 (PlayStation), LB (Xbox), or L (Switch). After doing so, you'll be able to drag them wherever you like, which can be useful in a number of situations. For example, dragging can be used to move a downed opponent away from the ropes in anticipation of a pinfall or submission attempt, or to drag a standing opponent over to the announcer's table or backstage area.
- Initiate a grapple (Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox, or A on Switch).
- Press the drag button (L1 on PlayStation, LB on Xbox, or L on Switch).
- Use the right analog stick to drag your opponent where you want them.
WWE 2K26 lets you drag both standing and downed opponents.
How to Carry an Opponent in WWE 2K26
To carry another superstar in WWE 2K26, initiate a grapple (Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox, or A on Switch) and then press R1 (PlayStation), RB (Xbox), or R (Switch). If done correctly, you'll pick your opponent up and will be able to walk around with them. Assuming they're not too heavy, you'll have the option to throw them over the top rope or into one of the four corners of the ring. As with dragging, they'll eventually break free from being carried, so try not to hold onto them any longer than you have to.
- Initiate a grapple (Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox, or A on Switch).
- Press the carry button (R1 on PlayStation, RB on Xbox, or R on Switch).
- Use the right analog stick to carry your opponent where you want them.
How to Control an Opponent in WWE 2K26
Dragging and carrying are the two main ways to control an opponent in WWE 2K26, although they're not your only options. In some situations, performing an Irish whip can get your opponent where you need them much faster. Since opponents will eventually break free when being dragged or carried, using an Irish whip first can shorten the distance and make it easier to position them for your next move.
WWE 2K26
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 74%
- Released
- March 12, 2026
- ESRB
- Teen / Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Fighting, Sports
