There have been many a memorable moment in WWE’s storied history, but few would forget one fateful episode of SmackDown in 2003 when the show would come to a shocking and dramatic end as the result of a collapsed ring and two behemoths lying in the center of the ring. In one of the greatest moments in the history of SmackDown, Brock Lesnar would hoist Big Show over his shoulders in an enormous Superplex, causing the ring to break and crumble, bringing the show to a chaotic and confusing conclusion.

Much like a number of previous installments in the series,WWE 2K24will enable players and wrestling fans to relive the famous moments where superstars have destroyed the squared-circle by suplexing their huge opponent from the top rope. If a standard pin or submission is just not enough excitement to end a match, read on to find outhow to break the ring inWWE 2K24.

Drew McIntyre and Andre the Giant on the top rope in WWE 2K24

How to Break The Ring in WWE 2K24

to generate enough force in a slam to break the ring, players will need toget one of the heaviestmembers of theWWE 2K24rosterand suplex them from the top rope. In order to complete this action, you will need to fulfill two starting requirements before you can start planning the move:

With thetwo eligible wrestlers selected, you will need to complete a few other objectives before you can break the ring. For starters, you won’t be able to break the ring from the start of the match, as you’ll need to cause damage to your Super Heavyweight opponent. Generally speaking,you should be able to perform the action once your opponent has a red damage indicatoron their head or body, but it may also work with orange or even yellow. The safest bet is red damage, as whether you can break the ring with orange or yellow is generally randomly determined.

Drew McIntyre preparing to suplex Andre the Giant from the top rope in WWE 2K24

Once you have caused enough damage to your opponent, the next priority is getting them on the top rope to perform the move. In order to do this, you will need to do the following;

This should result in the ring breaking, but if it doesn’t, you’ll simply need to inflict some more damage on your foe and try again.

Drew McIntyre winning a match with a broken ring in WWE 2K24

Who Can Break The Ring in WWE 2K24?

As mentioned above, you will need to suplex a wrestler off the top rope that is heavy enough to break the ring, which means you’ll need a Super Heavyweight at the bare minimum, and even then there is no guarantee that it will work. To guarantee the dramatic finish of a ring breakage,ensure you have a Super Heavyweight that is on the heavier side of the weight class, as some of the lighter Super Heavyweights may not be able to damage the canvas. Some of the sure-fire ring-breakers inWWE 2K24include the following superstars and legends:

A wrestler being a Super Heavyweight does not automatically make them eligible for ring breakages as it appears to be determined moreso by the actual weight of the athlete rather than the weight class. Choosing the heaviest roster members like Yokozuna, Omos, or Andre the Giant are the safest options to guarantee that the ring will break.

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In addition to having a superstar heavy enough to destroy the foundations of the ring, you’ll also require someone strong enough to perform a Superplex on a Super Heavyweight. There are quite a few candidates, but the safest bet is selecting either one of the above or a well-established Heavyweight from the roster. While there are a significant number of options, here are a few notable wrestlers that can help break the ring.

This won’t be possible for smaller wrestlers, as the wrestler performing the move needs to be able to realistically lift a Super Heavyweight over their head to perform a suplex from the top rope. Popular stars like Rey Mysterio, Ricochet or Kofi Kingston won’t be able to suplex a superstar of that size to complete a ring breakage.

What Happens When You Break The Ring in WWE 2K24?

Naturally, breaking the ring makes it difficult for wrestlers to continue their match, as the very surface they perform on becomes a chaotic mess. Therefore, any instances where a ring breakage occurs will result inthe attacking superstar winning the match by Knock Out (KO). It is worth noting that this will apply even when KO finishes are turned off, as you’ll no longer be able to use the ring. So, no matter what, breaking the ring inWWE 2K24will result in the wrestler who performed the suplex winning the match.