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WWE 2K26’s Showcase Mode centers around CM Punk. In this mode, you re-experience some of his most iconic matches, along with a series of “What If” scenarios. As you progress, you’ll unlock various arenas, superstars, outfits, and even some titles. To unlock everything, you need to play through this mode.
If you’re only interested in specific items rather than everything, here’s a complete guide on how to unlock each item.
All Showcase Matches and Unlockables
There are 21 Showcase matches, each with multiple objectives. Winning the match usually unlocks an item, but completing all objectives yields even more rewards.
In matches featuring multiple superstars, completing objectives with just one of them is enough to unlock the rewards. Keep in mind, this mode is challenging as you need to perform specific actions to meet objectives, not just win the match. Lowering the difficulty can help.
Key Matches and Objectives
CM Punk vs JBL (“Bull By The Horns”)
Rewards:
- SummerSlam 2008 Arena (Win the match)
- CM Punk SummerSlam ’08 (Complete objectives)
- JBL (Complete objectives)
Objectives:
- Damage JBL
- Hit a running attack
- Hit a diving crossbody from the top rope
- Complete two heavy combos in 1:30 (end with a heavy strike)
- Perform a standing grapple attack
- Irish whip JBL into the corner
- Hit the GTS (finisher)
- Win by pin or submission
CM Punk vs Rey Mysterio (“Unseating Royalty”)
Rewards:
- Armageddon 2008 Arena
- CM Punk Armageddon ’08
- Rey Mysterio ’08
Objectives:
- Send Rey into the ropes and attack him in 1:30
- Lock grounded submissions at Rey’s sides and feet
- Deal damage to Rey
- Hit a Tilt-A-Backbreaker when Rey charges
- Get Rey into the Tree of Woe and attack
- Combo high knee and bulldog when Rey is in the corner
- Hit GTS on Rey and win by pin/submission
CM Punk vs Randy Orton (“A Wounded Viper”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 27 Arena
- CM Punk ’11
- Randy Orton ’11
Objectives:
- Damage Orton
- Perform diving attack when standing
- Perform opponent taunt
- Grapple heavy two times in the corner
- Damage Orton’s legs with grapple attacks
- Ground submission at his feet
- Running strike in the corner
- Heavy strike in the corner
- Apply Anaconda Vice from standing
- Win by pin or submission
CM Punk vs The Undertaker (“For Whom the Bell Tolls”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 29 Arena
- Paul Heyman WrestleMania 29 attire
- CM Punk WM29
- Undertaker ’13
Objectives:
- Damage Undertaker in 1:30
- Perform Russian Leg Sweep
- Use a submission hold—standing or grounded
- Damage Undertaker outside the ring
- Splash while he’s down ringside
- Swinging Neckbreaker off the ropes
- Heavy attack in the corner
- Additional outside damage
- Dive attack outside the ring
- Standing grapple attack
- Use GTS and Anaconda Vice
- Win via pin/submission
CM Punk vs John Cena (“One Last Chance”)
Rewards:
- Raw 2013 Arena
- CM Punk ’13
- John Cena ’13
Objectives:
- Damage Cena
- Grapple five times
- Two standing submissions
- Additional damage to Cena
- Two diving attacks from the top rope
- Damage outside the ring
- Land a running attack
- Finish with GTS and a piledriver
- Win by pin or submission
CM Punk vs The Rock (“Rematch Redemption”)
Rewards:
- Elimination Chamber 2013 Arena
- CM Punk Elimination Chamber ’13
- The Rock ’13
Objectives:
- Damage The Rock
- Two standing submissions
- Opponent taunt
- Damage again
- Running attack
- Grapple attack
- Ground submission
- Two dives from the top rope
- Outside damage
- Use Move Thief payback for Rock Bottom (requires a full blue bar)
- Heavy attack in the corner
- Win by pin/submission
CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar (“The Best vs The Beast”)
Rewards:
- SummerSlam 2013 Arena
- Paul Heyman SummerSlam ’13 attire
- CM Punk SummerSlam ’13
- Brock Lesnar ’13
Objectives:
- Deal extensive damage to Lesnar
- Two running attacks
- Damage outside ring (weapons OK, but save the chair)
- Top rope crossbody
- Damage Lesnar’s legs and head
- Hit Lesnar with a steel chair four times
- Land two dives from the top rope
- Grounded submission
- GTS finisher
- Win via pin/submission
CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre (“The Unforgiving Consequences”)
Rewards:
- Bad Blood 2024 Arena
- CM Punk Bad Blood 2024 attire
- Drew McIntyre Bad Blood 2024 attire
Objectives:
- Make McIntyre bleed (use head damage moves like GTS)
- Damage McIntyre
- Hit GTS twice
- Top rope double axe handle
- Use weapon three times
- Running attack on McIntyre
- Use weapon three more times
- Submissions at his feet and with the Anaconda Vice
- Hit McIntyre with a wrench from under the ring
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins (“A Decade of Dues”)
Rewards:
- Raw 2025 debut
- CM Punk Raw 2025 debut attire
- Seth Rollins ’25
Objectives:
- Fight in the crowd
- Complete two combos
- Perform two heavy grapples
- Two running attacks
- Damage Rollins’ head to orange health
- Top rope crossbody
- Hit GTS twice
- Win by pin/submission
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns (“Lucid Dreams Come True”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 41 Attire for Heyman and Punk
- Seth Rollins WM41
Objectives:
- Damage Seth and Roman
- Inflict damage on both
- Land three weapon hits
- Three grapple attacks
- Four running attacks
- Top rope dive
- DDT in combat
- Lock in Anaconda Vice
- Finish with GTS on Reigns
- Win by pin or submission
Bret “Hit Man” Hart vs Shawn Michaels (“In The Boots Of Legends”)
Rewards:
- Survivor Series 1997 Arena
- WWE Championship ’88-’98
- WWE European Championship
- CM Hart objectives
- Shawn Michaels objectives
Objectives:
- Damage Michaels
- Three grapple attacks on ramp
- Damage Michaels’ legs
- Ringpost Figure Four or regular Figure Four
- Additional damage and grapples
- Diving attack
- Lock in Sharpshooter
- Win by pin or submission
CM Punk vs Cactus Jack (“Getting Extreme”)
Rewards:
- ECW Hardcore Heaven ’94
- Cactus Jack objectives
Objectives:
- You can choose to play as CM Punk or Cactus Jack, each with unique tasks.
- CM Punk: Damage backstage, perform weapons strikes, make opponent bleed, execute signature and finishers, finish by pin or submission.
- Cactus Jack: Similar objectives, with distinct moves like elbow drop and Double Arm DDT.
CM Punk vs “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (“Shattering The Glass”)
Rewards:
- Steve Austin objectives
Objectives:
- CM Punk: Avoid busting open, damage Stone Cold, put him through a table, taunt, damage head, GTS, use Stunner payback, win by pin/submission.
- Stone Cold: Bust Punk open, outside damage, combos, chair attacks, taunt, damage Punk, Lou Thesz Press, Stone Cold Stunners, win by pin/submission.
CM Punk vs Eddie Guerrero (“Bringing The Heat”)
Rewards:
- Eddie Guerrero objectives
Objectives:
- Punk: Damage Guerrero, grapple five times, two springboard and dive attacks, keep Guerrero in ring, damage him, use Frog Splash, win by pin/submission.
- Guerrero: Damage Punk, grapple, perform taunts, dive attacks, use Frog Splash and signature moves, win by pin/submission.
CM Punk vs Triple H (“What If… Part One”)
Rewards:
- Stephanie McMahon win, Triple H objectives
Objectives:
- Damage Triple H, grapple thrice, running attack, diving crossbody, damage, submit, pin, defeat.
CM Punk vs Batista vs Randy Orton (“What If… Part Two”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 30 arena
- Randy Orton objectives
- Batista objectives
Objectives:
- Punk: Damage opponents, attacks outside ring, finishers.
- Batista: Damage others, attack in the corner, Batista Bomb.
- Orton: Damage others, grapple, outside damage, RKO.
CM Punk vs John Cena (“What If… Part Three”)
Rewards:
- Raw 2015 Arena
- John Cena objectives
Objectives:
- Punk: Damage Cena, multiple attacks, make Bleed, GTS, pin/submission.
- Cena: Damage Punk, grapple, lock submission, damage, finish move, win.
CM Punk vs AJ Styles (“What If… Part Four”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 32 Arena
- AJ Styles objectives
Objectives:
- Punk: Chain wrestling, damage Styles, attacks, submissions, pin.
- Styles: Chain wrestling, damage Punk, rebound and springboard attacks, finish.
CM Punk vs Kurt Angle (“What If… Part Five”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 35 Arena
- Kurt Angle objectives
Objectives:
- Punk: Damage Angle, dives, submit, damage, finish.
- Angle: Grapples, signature move, leg damage, ground grapple, moonsault, ankle lock, win.
CM Punk vs The Fiend Bray Wyatt (“What If… Part Six”)
Rewards:
- WrestleMania 37 Arena
- Bray Wyatt objectives
Objectives:
- Punk: Damage Wyatt, grapple, head damage, combos, finishers, win.
- Wyatt: Damage Punk, grapple, opponent taunt, Mandible Claw, Sister Abigail, win.
CM Punk & AJ Lee vs The Miz & Maryse (“Those Crazy Punks!”)
Rewards:
- CM Punkvilion Arena
- Faction cards for Punk and AJ Lee
- Miz and Maryse objectives
Objectives:
- Punk & Lee: Taunt, tag, damage, team finisher, win.
- Miz & Maryse: Damage opponents, taunt, grounded attacks, team moves, win.
Gauntlet Mode
A new feature allows you to play a single extended Gauntlet match instead of the standard series. You face 20 opponents in a row, with the goal to defeat them all to unlock everything in Showcase Mode instantly. It’s a quick way to unlock all items, but it’s very tough because of the continuous challenge. You can access this mode from the start in Showcase or from the match timeline.
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