WWE Raw 2: Ruthless Aggression

The follow-up to WWF Raw offers a lineup of 45 pro wrestlers to compete in a greater variety of match types than found in 2001's game. Players will now be able to enter TLC contests in addition to Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, Battle Royal, and King of the Ring matches. Backstage areas have been created to allow for fights outside of the ring. An enhanced create-wrestler mode offers more character customization, and the dramatic entrances can now be set to specific songs previously saved on the Xbox hard drive. Among the featured wrestlers are Hollywood Hulk Hogan, the Rock, Rob Van Dam, DDP, Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker, and Ric Flair. Up to four players can embark on a season mode with their choice of grapplers.

IN THE RING

D-Pad = move superstar
D-Pad or Left Thumbstick (twice and hold) = run
A Button = grapple
X Button = striking attack
B Button = dodge, counter
Right Thumbstick = taunt
Y Button = pin
Black Button = tag partner, action
White Button = pick up weapon or object
Left or Right Trigger = change target
Start Button = pause

TURNBUCKLE/ROPES

D-Pad (towards ropes) + Black Button = exit or enter ring
D-Pad (toward turnbuckle) + Black Button = climb or dismount turnbuckle
D-Pad + X or A Button = attack of rope or turnbuckle
D-Pad (towards turnbuckle ) + A Button = attack off of 2nd rope

GRAPPLE MOVES

D-Pad + A Button = heavy grapple attack
D-Pad + X Button = light grapple attack
B Button = release grapple
D-Pad (towards ropes) + Black Button = irish whip to ropes

RUNNING MOVES

A Button = running grapple
X Button = running strike
D-Pad + Black Button (hold) = roll into or out of ring

OPPONENT ON MAT

A + A Button (tap) = force opponent to feet
Y button = pin opponent
X Button + D-Pad + X Button = striking attack
A Button (tap) + D-Pad (tap) + A Button = drag opponent
A Button + D-Pad + A or X Button = grapple attacks

STANDING ON APRON

A Button = grapple attack
X Button = sriking attack
Left Thumbstick or D-Pad (twice and hold) = run on apron

WEAPON ATTACKS

A Button = throw weapon
Black Button = pick up or drop weapon
X Button = attack with weapon
D-Pad (twice and hold) + X Button = running weapon attack

FINISHING MOVE

A Button + A Button + X Button = superstar's finisher ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide