WWE 2K22 PS5 Game Review by Ryan Balkwill

Initial release date8 March 2022

SeriesWWE SmackDown! vs. Raw

DeveloperVisual Concepts

ModeMultiplayer video game

Publisher2K Games

PlatformsPlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows

GenresSports Video Game, Fighting game, Simulation Video Game, Action game, Simulation Game, Simulation, Sports

WWE 2K22 was a lot better than 2k20.

Pros: This game is such an improvement visually (Everything in the game looks closer to real-life). I like playing through the Rey Mysterio Showcase Mode. I spend most of the time drafting a lot in GM mode and really enjoyed doing this. There are so many superstars on this game roster to choose from, and the DLC packs are so worth getting to add to the game immediately.

This was one of the first games I got after getting my own PS5 last Christmas.

Cons: It is annoying having to change the controls around. There are some matches and moments missing from the showcase mode. You don’t get to use the stage to do some damage to your opponent and there isn’t anything new with the presentation of the game menu screen.

Casts & Crew:

Writing Credits (in alphabetical order)  

Andrea Listenberger

Cast (in credits order)  

Michael CoulthardMichael CoulthardBroadcast Commentator (voice) (as Michael Cole)
Matt PolinskyMatt PolinskyBroadcast Commentator (voice) (as Corey Graves)
Bryan J. KellyBryan J. KellyBroadcast Commentator (voice) (as Byron Saxton)
Drew GulakDrew GulakDrew Gulak (First Time User Coach) (voice)
Stephanie McMahonStephanie McMahonStephanie McMahon (MyGM Introduction) (voice)
Jequrey SlatonJequrey SlatonMale Player (voice)
Jeannie TiradoJeannie TiradoFemale Player (voice)
Marc AshbourneMarc AshbourneBarron Blade (voice)
Jeff BergJeff BergChase (voice)
Brittany CoxBrittany CoxJosie Jane (voice)
Jason JinJason JinBrent (voice)
Chelsea KwokaChelsea KwokaKory Klein (voice)
Judy Alice LeeJudy Alice LeeMeilee ‘Fanny’ Fan (voice)
Brett PelsBrett PelsRobyn Rae (voice)
Riannah PouncyRiannah PouncyTasia (voice)
Shaun RickerShaun RickerParagon Jay Pierce (voice)
Shayna Andrea BaszlerShayna Andrea BaszlerShayna Baszler (voice)
Alejandro SaabAlejandro SaabHector Flores (voice)
Pamela MartinezPamela MartinezBayley (voice)
Alan TrincaAlan TrincaMark Thompson (voice)
Kanako UraiKanako UraiAsuka (voice)
Mercedes VarnadoMercedes VarnadoSasha Banks (voice) (as Sasha Banks)
Leah Van DaleLeah Van DaleCarmella (voice)
Lexi KaufmanLexi KaufmanAlexa Bliss (voice)
Kayla BeckerKayla BeckerKayla Braxton (voice)
Ashley Mae SeberaAshley Mae SeberaDana Brooke (voice)
Daria BerenatoDaria BerenatoSonya Deville (voice)
Humberto Garza SolanoHumberto Garza SolanoAngel Garza (voice)
Macey EstrellaMacey EstrellaLacey Evans (voice)
Ashley FliehrAshley FliehrCharlotte Flair (voice)
Joe SeanoaJoe SeanoaSamoa Joe (voice)
Cheree CrowleyCheree CrowleyDakota Kai (voice)
Mike 'The Miz' MizaninMike ‘The Miz’ MizaninThe Miz (voice)
Shawn MichaelsShawn MichaelsShawn Michaels (voice)
Gionna DaddioGionna DaddioLiv Morgan (voice)
John HenniganJohn HenniganJohn Morrison (voice)
Trinity FatuTrinity FatuNaomi (voice)
Adam PearceAdam PearceAdam Pearce (voice)
Demi BennettDemi BennettRhea Ripley (voice)
Beth PhoenixBeth PhoenixBeth Phoenix (voice)
Darren MatthewsDarren MatthewsWilliam Regal (voice)
Colby LopezColby LopezSeth Rollins (voice)
Brian JamesBrian JamesRoad Dogg (voice)
Amanda SaccomannoAmanda SaccomannoMandy Rose (voice)
Ron KillingsRon KillingsR-Truth (voice)
A.J. StylesA.J. StylesAJ Styles (voice)
Elizabeth ChihaiaElizabeth ChihaiaScarlett (voice)
Rami SebeiRami SebeiSami Zayne (voice)
Avia FieldsAvia FieldsAdditional Voices (voice)
Dan FosterDan FosterAdditional Voices (voice)
Clayton FroningClayton FroningAdditional Voices (voice)
Stephen FuStephen FuAdditional Voices (voice)
Julia IdarolaJulia IdarolaAdditional Voices (voice)
Royce IsaacsRoyce IsaacsAdditional Voices (voice)
Lisa OrtizLisa OrtizAdditional Voices (voice)
Stephanie SoutherlandStephanie SoutherlandAdditional Voices (voice)
Will BlagroveWill BlagroveAdditional Voices (voice)
Bill ButtsBill ButtsAdditional Voices (voice)
Arif S. KinchenArif S. KinchenAdditional Voices (voice)
Tim KnightTim KnightAdditional Voices (voice)
Jay PrestonJay PrestonAdditional Voices (voice)
RatanaRatanaAdditional Voices (voice)
Michael RishawnMichael RishawnAdditional Voices (voice)
Rusty ShacklefordRusty ShacklefordAdditional Voices (voice)
Michael WoodleyMichael WoodleyAdditional Voices (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Adeel AlamAdeel AlamMustafa Ali (voice)
Joe Anoa'iJoe Anoa’iRoman Reigns (voice)
Tyler BateTyler BateTyler Bate (voice)
Shelton BenjaminShelton BenjaminShelton Benjamin (voice)
Chas BettsChas BettsChad Gable (voice)
Saraya-Jade BevisSaraya-Jade BevisSaraya ‘Paige’ Jade Beavis – WWE Diva’s Champion (voice)
Eric BischoffEric BischoffEric Bischoff (voice)
Shotzi BlackheartShotzi BlackheartShotzi (voice)
Bianca BlairBianca BlairBianca Belair (voice)
Antonio Burke Jr.Antonio Burke Jr.MVP (voice)
Mark CalawayMark CalawayUndertaker / Undertaker (Lord of Darkness), Undertaker (Phantom Mask), Undertaker (WrestleMania 36) (voice)
Claudio CastagnoliClaudio CastagnoliCesaro (voice)
John CenaJohn CenaJohn Cena (voice)
Kenneth CrawfordKenneth CrawfordMontez Ford (voice)
Fergal DevittFergal DevittFinn Bálor (voice)
Yuvraj DhesiYuvraj DhesiJinder Mahal (voice)
Ettore EwenEttore EwenBig E (voice)
Stephen FarrellyStephen FarrellySheamus (voice)
Ric FlairRic FlairRic Flair (voice)
Drew GallowayDrew GallowayDrew McIntyre (voice)
Bill GoldbergBill GoldbergGoldberg (voice)
Victoria GonzalezVictoria GonzalezRaquel Gonzalez (voice)
Dominik GutiérrezDominik GutiérrezDominik Mysterio (voice)
Scott HallScott HallScott Hall / Scott Hall (NWO) (voice)
Jeff HardyJeff HardyJeff Hardy (voice)
Shane HelmsShane HelmsThe Hurricane (voice)
Hulk HoganHulk HoganHulk Hogan / Hollywood Hogan (NWO) (voice)
Booker HuffmanBooker HuffmanBooker T (voice)
Kairi HôjôKairi HôjôKairi Sane
Glenn JacobsGlenn JacobsKane (voice)
Dwayne JohnsonDwayne JohnsonSelf – Host (voice)
Kofi KingstonKofi KingstonKofi Kingston (voice)
Bobby LashleyBobby LashleyBobby Lashley (voice)
Keith LeeKeith LeeKeith Lee
Paul LevesquePaul LevesqueTriple H (voice)
Trevor MannTrevor MannRicochet (voice)
Rey MysterioRey MysterioRey Mysterio (voice)
Shinsuke NakamuraShinsuke NakamuraShinsuke Nakamura (voice)
Nic NemethNic NemethDolph Ziggler (voice)
Randy OrtonRandy OrtonRandy Orton (voice)
Michael ParisMichael ParisJoaquin Wilde (voice)
Rebecca QuinRebecca QuinBecky Lynch (voice)
Robert RemusRobert RemusSgt. Slaughter
Matthew RiddleMatthew RiddleRiddle (voice)
Bobby RoodeBobby RoodeRobert Roode (voice)
Raymond RoweRaymond RoweErik (voice)
Todd SmithTodd SmithIvar (voice)
Sarona SnukaSarona SnukaTamina (voice)
Kevin SteenKevin SteenKevin Owens (voice)
Austin TheoryAustin TheoryAustin Theory (voice) (as Austin White)
Sesugh UhaaSesugh UhaaApollo Crews (voice)
Sean WaltmanSean WaltmanSyxx / Syxx (NWO) (voice)
Zhao XiaZhao XiaXia Li (voice)

Produced by 

Andrew Raffelsonproducer

Casting By 

Brandon Cary
Tom Celia
Jaclyn Imai
Harasyn Sipes

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Slava Popov1st assistant director

Visual Effects by 

Hari Leighfacial capture director

Stunts 

Jorel Nelsonstunt actor: motion capture
Daniel L. Riverastunt performer

Animation Department 

Andrea FalsoneStage Technician
Audrey Itomotion capture animator
Joshua T.M. MatthewsMotion Capture Animator
Jennifer Mullalymotion capture animator
Graham Quallyowner: motion capture studio
Nihal Rashinkarmotion capture animator
Thomas Van Ciseanimator
Tiffany Whitelymotion capture animator
Jessica Wulead animator
David J. Yuenanimator

Music Department 

Alec PuroAdditional music

Additional Crew 

LaToya Fergusonadditional commentary writing
William Galephotogrammetry supervising producer
Scott Gowinproduction coordinator
Douglas Reillycore cx tester
Zara WaqarSenior Global Influencer Marketing Manager

I highly recommend playing this game.

Rating: 9 out of 10 Stars

Ryan Balkwill:

Resident Video Game reviewer,

Level Best Art Cafe

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