Though not quite as memorable asthe pair’s epic showdown at SummerSlam 2014, John Cena’s 2003 match against Brock Lesnar at Backlash still ranks among his very finest. As a result,WWE 2K23players will get a chance to recreate the encounter during Match 12 ofthe game’s Showcase Mode, which is aptly titled Breaking the Chains.
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Beating Breaking the Chains rewardsWWE 2K23players with plenty of great unlockables, including 2003 versions of both Lesnar and Cena. Those who are able to complete all twelve of the objectives in Match 12 will alsounlock the 2003 Backlash Arenaand the WWE Undisputed Championship, though doing so will be far from easy.
Objective
Requirement
The Champ got a hold of me right away, crushing me in the ring with a Backbreakers/Toss Combo he loves so much!
Grab Cena in the ring and then press either X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) while flicking the left analog stick to the left.
Then Brock just looked to dish out some more punishment, making me suffer with every attack!
Deal enough damage to fill the meter.
A Fallaway Slam in the ring helped him achieve that goal!
While facing Cena in the ring, grab him and then press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) while flocking the left analog stick down.
Back on my feet, Brock immediately sent me into the ropes with an Irish Whip!
Throw Cena against the ropes using an Irish Whip.
Brock was furious! I went to attack more, but he was able to Reverse/Break the next move I attempted!
Wait until Cena throws a punch and then press the Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) button when prompted. Alternatively, Reverse one of his grapples by pressing the face button that appears on the screen.
Two more Combos (Heavy or Grab) from Brock and I was fading fast!
Perform any two Heavy or Grab Combos while inside the ring. To check Brock Lesnar’s moves, pause the game and head to the COMBOS menu.
Brock got me back on my feet in the ring and measured me up for a huge Front Heavy Attack!
While standing in front of Cena in the ring, press either the X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) button.
I was finally in control, but it didn’t last long. Brock would floor me with a huge running Clothesline in the ring!
Run toward Cena in the ring and then press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox).
That seemed to start a rush of adrenaline in him, as he was able to Reverse/Break another attack that I tried!
Press Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) to Reverse one of Cena’s melee attacks. If he attempts a grapple, press whichever button prompt appears on the screen.
It was his plan to dish out some more pain, and he clearly enjoyed it!
Brock could sense that I was in trouble. A huge standing Powerslam pushed me to the brink!
While facing Cena in the ring, grab him and then press the X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) button while flicking the left analog stick down.
Then he went for another Front Heavy Grapple in the ring, ready to put on the finishing touches!
With Cena standing in the ring, grab him with Circle (PlayStation) or B (Xbox) and then press the X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) button.
WWE 2K23is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.
