The Rock
One of the featured WWE stars and a key figure in the career storyline.
How it plays
How does WWE: Road to WrestleMania X8 play?
Matches are viewed from the side of a two-dimensional wrestling ring. The objective is usually to weaken an opponent, perform a successful pin, or meet the special conditions of the selected match type.
Players move around the ring, strike, grapple, throw opponents, escape attacks, and attempt pins. The Road to WrestleMania mode structures a wrestler’s progress through a sequence of bouts, while other modes provide more direct matches and practice opportunities. Winning advances the selected storyline and can make stronger opponents available.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play WWE: Road to WrestleMania X8?
Use strikes to create openings, then follow with a grapple or throw rather than repeatedly attacking from a neutral position. Watch the opponent’s recovery and avoid attempting a pin before enough damage has been dealt.
Near the ropes, reposition carefully so throws and escapes do not leave your wrestler vulnerable. In longer matches, patience is usually safer than constant button pressing.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Stone Cold Steve Austin
A major WWE superstar included in the game’s main roster and story focus.
Triple H
A featured wrestler who appears in important matches and storyline segments.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Build damage before attempting a pin.
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Use ring positioning to limit the opponent’s escape options.
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Learn the timing of grapples and reversals in practice matches.
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