XBOX LIVE User Manual
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ALL NEW! SUPERSTAR ABILITIES
Each Superstar has their own unique set of abilities that they can rely on and
utilize to emerge victorious from any match. Below is a brief description of the
abilities and how to use them. Remember, you can view each Superstar’s set
of abilities on the Superstar Select Screen by pressing
utilize to emerge victorious from any match. Below is a brief description of the
abilities and how to use them. Remember, you can view each Superstar’s set
of abilities on the Superstar Select Screen by pressing
_
.
Referee Shield - Press and hold
A
when positioned near the referee to hide
behind him. Release
A
to shove the referee at your opponent.
Dirty Pin - Perform a pin near the ropes to perform a dirty pin.
Springboard Dives – Move
Springboard Dives – Move
L
toward the ropes +
X
. To perform a
springboard attack off the turnbuckle, walk/run toward the turnbuckle and press
X
.
Outside Dives – Able to perform running/stationary dives to the outside of the
ring. Run/stand toward an opponent positioned outside of the ring and move
ring. Run/stand toward an opponent positioned outside of the ring and move
L
toward the outside opponent and press
X
.
Evasive Dodge – Hold
]
or
x
+ move
L
in any direction to evade
adversaries with this fleet-footed maneuver.
Steal Taunt – Hold
Steal Taunt – Hold
`
+ press
l
(any direction) to steal an opponent’s
taunt. If the taunt is successfully performed, your opponent will suffer a mild
momentum loss.
Move Theft – Hold
momentum loss.
Move Theft – Hold
`
+ press
Y
to steal an opponent’s finishing move (must
have a full momentum meter). You can also steal an opponent’s signature
move if you have a stored signature move icon. You must be in your opponent’s
correct move situation.
Hardcore Resurrection – This allows your Superstar to regenerate a small
amount of limb damage as a result of self-inflicted bleeding. Press
move if you have a stored signature move icon. You must be in your opponent’s
correct move situation.
Hardcore Resurrection – This allows your Superstar to regenerate a small
amount of limb damage as a result of self-inflicted bleeding. Press
Y
while
holding a chair. This ability can only be used once per match, so make wise
use of it. Also, if bloodied by an opponent you’ll be rewarded with a full
momentum meter.
KO – Perform a finishing move on a critically injured opponent to knock them
out cold. The opponent’s limb damage meter needs to be completely red in
order to KO them.
Hammer Throw – Hold
use of it. Also, if bloodied by an opponent you’ll be rewarded with a full
momentum meter.
KO – Perform a finishing move on a critically injured opponent to knock them
out cold. The opponent’s limb damage meter needs to be completely red in
order to KO them.
Hammer Throw – Hold
B
to perform a more powerful variation of the Irish
Whip maneuver.
Fan Favorite – Rally the crowd behind you in order to gain an advantage over
your opponent. Press
Fan Favorite – Rally the crowd behind you in order to gain an advantage over
your opponent. Press
l
(any direction) when your momentum is at max. Your
opponent will suffer a persistent loss of momentum as a result.
Ladder Match Specialist – Your Superstar is able to remove the suspended
belt faster than others.
Ladder Match Specialist – Your Superstar is able to remove the suspended
belt faster than others.
Table Match Specialist – Superstars with this ability are able to double stack
tables for double the damage. To double stack tables, approach a set table
while holding another table and press
tables for double the damage. To double stack tables, approach a set table
while holding another table and press
A
.
Steel Cage Match Specialist – This allows your Superstar to escape out of
the cage quicker than others.
Durability – When prompted, hold
the cage quicker than others.
Durability – When prompted, hold
Y
to regenerate a slight amount of limb
damage.
Object Specialist – Able to perform weapon grapples and other weapon
specific actions like the conchairto, chair guillotine, etc. While holding a foreign
object, move
Object Specialist – Able to perform weapon grapples and other weapon
specific actions like the conchairto, chair guillotine, etc. While holding a foreign
object, move
C
up/down/left/right.
Lock Pick – When prompted, press
Y
to power out of a struggle submission
move. Be forewarned, using this ability will cost your Superstar a small amount
of momentum.
Kip-Up – When prompted, press
of momentum.
Kip-Up – When prompted, press
Y
to perform a last minute comeback while in
the throes of defeat. This ability can only be triggered from a grounded position.
This ability can only be used once per match.
Resiliency – Superstars with this ability are tough as nails to defeat by pin and
submission as they are able to absorb and endure an inordinate amount of
pain.
Possum Pin – Press
This ability can only be used once per match.
Resiliency – Superstars with this ability are tough as nails to defeat by pin and
submission as they are able to absorb and endure an inordinate amount of
pain.
Possum Pin – Press
x
to reverse a pin attempt and ensnare your opponent
within a possum pin.
Submission Specialists – Superstars with this ability are able to submit
opponents using non-finisher struggle submission moves. However, all
Superstars, regardless of their ability move-set, can submit an opponent so
long as they have a struggle submission move assigned as their finishing or
signature move.
Submission Specialists – Superstars with this ability are able to submit
opponents using non-finisher struggle submission moves. However, all
Superstars, regardless of their ability move-set, can submit an opponent so
long as they have a struggle submission move assigned as their finishing or
signature move.