Must-Download CAWs for WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 CAWs are a game-changer. Beyond the already extensive roster, they allow you to import an additional 100 wrestlers, both classic and current, all crafted and shared by the community. Below, we’ve highlighted 16 essential additions. Dive into the game, head to Online > Community Creations > Downloads, and enhance your roster with our WWE 2K25 CAWs guide.

Mrs. CM Punk is a staple in the 2K series, and her importance skyrocketed after her surprise return to WWE in September. TheGreatRob has created a stunningly authentic version of AJ, complete with her moveset, entrance, and call name.

WhatsTheStatus is a legend in the creative community, and one of his must-have uploads for WWE 2K25 is Ava. Once a wrestler alongside Joe Gacy, she’s been serving as NXT’s general manager for the past year, making her an NPC in this year’s game. This CAW transforms her into a playable character.

The Puerto Rican rap sensation made guest appearances in WWE from 2021 to 2024, becoming a standout in the WWE 2K24 roster. However, he’s one of 23 male wrestlers dropped for WWE 2K25, alongside names like Big Boss Man, Shane McMahon, and Ted DiBiase. You can bring back the Bunny man with this creation from LonnyMX.

Valoween has made waves this year with a mix of past and present WWE favorites, including the legendary Christian, who is currently enjoying a fantastic run in the AEW Fight Forever roster. This CAW features four different attires to choose from.

You might know Adam Copeland better as Edge, a WWE icon with 11 world title reigns. Like his former tag partner Christian, he’s now in AEW. This impressive likeness is another creation from WhatsTheStatus. Want to reunite The Brood but missing a key member?

Look no further! Download this Gangrel CAW by AttitudeCreationz, and pair him with Christian and Edge to bring back the iconic goth trio. While you’re there, check out this creator’s other CAWs, featuring a host of realistic names from the late 1990s, including Buff Bagwell, Scott Norton, Perry Saturn, Billy Kidman, and Jeff Jarrett.

NXT’s Fatal Influence has its theme song and entrance video in the game, but oddly, only two of its original members are included in the WWE 2K25 roster. Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley are present, but former member Nix is missing. She departed the group and WWE in September, but you can give her a final spotlight with this CAW by BrandonRbr.

Another fantastic creation from Valoween, especially timely given the TNA tag champs’ thrilling NXT matches against Nathan Frazer and Axiom. And yes, there’s still another member of Team Extreme to come later on this list…

TNA’s Scottish star made a splash in NXT during 2024, leading to a surprise appearance at the 2025 Royal Rumble. Many expected him to be included as WWE 2K25 DLC, but he shockingly didn’t make the Season Pass list. Fortunately, this effort from DoggFayce features accurate attires, motions, moveset, and crowd signs. Be sure to grab it.

Our guide on unlocking all wrestlers in WWE 2K25 includes retro versions of Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, available through Showcase, with Rollins even bringing his old-school Shield theme. However, teammate Dean Ambrose is now signed to AEW under his real name, so you’ll need a CAW to reunite the trio. Kudos to Valoween for this outstanding creation.

The Dudley Boyz are already part of WWE 2K25. Earlier, we mentioned The Brood and Jeff Hardy. Now, to recreate those legendary tables matches from the Attitude Era, you need Jeff’s brother Matt, and Valoween has delivered. D’Von: get the tables!

Similar to Ava, WhatsTheStatus focused on making NPC characters playable with his early creations, and Smackdown general manager Aldis is another must-download. TNA fans will recognize him as Magnus, while British viewers of a certain age will remember Aldis as Oblivious from Sky One’s short-lived Gladiators revival.

The creator known as bhangramani consistently impresses with his work, and this year is no different with NXT’s latest signing from AEW. Ricky Starks is now known as Ricky Saints and has had a standout year on WWE’s third brand. This CAW is a collaboration with Michele54c, featuring a face pic by Esmec and a moveset by ibudmoves.

While 23 male wrestlers were cut in the transition from WWE 2K24 to WWE 2K25, the female removals were thankfully limited to three: Beth Phoenix, Xia Li, and Ronda Rousey. If you still want Rousey on your roster, grab this creation from LoneWolf, and consider downloading their excellent CAWs for Brie Bella and Nikki Bella right after.

Fatal Influence isn’t the only NXT faction partially represented in-game. The No Quarter Catch Crew has its theme and entrance videos linked to Charlie Dempsey, but Sinclair, along with longtime teammates Tavion Heights and Myles Borne, are all absent. TheJock has crafted realistic versions of all three, allowing you to bring some backup for Dempsey into your next NXT showdown.

We’ve got Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia as DLC, but we’ll have to wait for WWE 2K26 for an official version of their fellow 2024 NXT newcomer Zaria. Travisalekz has filled that gap with this collaboration with Pac_Creates and mylaseo2k.

If you’ve added everyone on this list and still want to expand your roster, dive into our WWE 2K25 locker codes guide.