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How to unlock the Let's Run It Back trophy in WWE 2K25

How to unlock the Let's Run It Back trophy in WWE 2K25

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 8, 2025, 18:26 IST

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Winning the 20-Entrant Turmoil Gauntlet match on Legend difficulty in WWE 2K25 is achievable with the right settings and strategy. Adjust gameplay and match rules, choose top submission wrestlers, and utilize quick submission techniques to defeat 19 opponents swiftly.

How to unlock the Let's Run It Back trophy in WWE 2K25

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Winning a 20-Entrant Turmoil Gauntlet match on Legend difficulty in WWE 2K25 is not for the weak. This isn't some casual exhibition—you're up against 19 back-to-back opponents with zero breaks. One mistake? You're done. But with the right setup and strategy, this trophy is easy to farm.
Here's exactly how to win without losing your sanity.

Adjust these settings in WWE 2K25 to make the 20-Entrant Turmoil Gauntlet match easier

WWE 2K25 wants you to struggle. Don't let it. Before jumping into the match, tweak these settings:

Change gameplay settings to make submissions automatic

Difficulty: Legend (Mandatory for the trophy)
Stamina: Infinite (Prevents burnout)
Submission Mini-Game: Rapid (Makes tapping out opponents faster)
AI Balancing:
- AI Submission Strength: 0
- AI Submission Penalty: 100
- Player Submission Strength: 100
- Player Submission Penalty: 0

With these sliders, your opponents will tap out instantly. No button-mashing, no stress.

Modify match rules so nothing gets in your way

Turn off rope breaks (AI won't escape submissions)
Make it submission-only (Stops AI from trying to pin you)
No DQ, no count-outs (Use weapons freely)
False count anywhere ON (So you can submit them outside the ring)

This turns the match into a submission speedrun.

Pick the best WWE 2K25 wrestlers for fast submissions and a guaranteed win

WWE 2K25 - Let’s Run It Back (Trophy/Achievement) | Easy Way

If you're using Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar, you're making this harder than it needs to be. Giants are tanky, but submission specialists finish fights in seconds.

Best wrestlers for the 20-Entrant Turmoil Gauntlet trophy

Shayna Baszler – Highest submission stats in the game
Daniel Bryan – Fast, technical, and deadly with submissions
Bret Hart – Classic grappler with solid submission finishers
Rhea Ripley – Strong submissions + high stamina

Alternatively, pick a Giant like The Undertaker if you want to bulldoze through the match with brute force. Just avoid fighting Giants if you’re using a smaller wrestler—it’s harder to make them tap out.

The fastest strategy to beat all 19 opponents in the WWE 2K25 Gauntlet match

The goal is to end each fight in seconds. Don't waste time with strikes or grapples. As soon as the next opponent enters:

Hold R2 + Circle (PS5) or RT + B (Xbox) the second they step into the ring.
Apply a submission immediately.
They tap out. Next opponent enters. Repeat.

This method is so broken that you can clear all 19 opponents in under 15 minutes.

One last opponent left—how to secure the trophy without choking

By the time you’re at entry #20, you're either flying through this or fighting for your life. If your last opponent is a Giant like Omos or Andre the Giant, don't go for a direct submission.
Instead:

Weaken them first. Hit them with a few grapples.
Attack from behind. Rear submissions work way better on bigger wrestlers.
Drain their stamina. Once they’re sluggish, lock in the submission.

If the WWE 2K25 Let's Run It Back trophy doesn't pop immediately, do this

WWE 2K25 has some trophy glitches. If it doesn't show up right away:

Restart your console and check your PSN/Xbox profile.
Manually sync your trophies.
Reattempt the match. Sometimes, it doesn’t register the first time.

Once you get it, you're done. One of the toughest trophies in WWE 2K25, checked off.
Now go flex on your friends.

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