Off Script

10 Matches

The “Attitude Era” was filled with exciting matches, and the excitement extended beyond the 1990’s. The Off Script level highlights classic matches that happened outside of the dominant storyline.

Kane vs. Vader

May 31, 1998

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Hit a Diving Clothesline from the top rope
• Perform a Chokeslam
• Perform a Tombstone Piledriver and pin him in 10 seconds

Match Strategy

This match with Vader has the the Big Red Monster facing off with the “Mastodon”! You play as Kane and you need to progress at least two cycles to Finisher to satisfy all the objectives.

Objective: Perform a Chokeslam

Work over Vader with strikes and big grapples. Whip Vader into the corners (or out of the ring) and taunt to keep the momentum building. Slam the big fella with a Chokeslam.

Objective: Hit a Diving Clothesline from the top rope

At any time throughout the match, climb up to the top rope and press strike when Vader walks close or is standing groggy to dive into a Flying Clothesline 1.

Objective: Perform a Tombstone Piledriver and pin him in 10 seconds

It’s an impressive Finisher…

…And it proves to be too much for Vader.

Godfather & Mark Henry vs. The Road Warriors

July 27, 1998

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform the Pimp Drop
• Prevent Hawk from ever tagging into the match
• Win by pinfall with Godfather pinning Animal

Match Strategy

In order to keep Hawk from ever getting tagged in, you’ll have to keep good control of ring with Godfather. Mark Henry starts in the ring. Tag in the Godfather right away.

Objective: Prevent Hawk from ever tagging into the match

Whip Animal out of the ring and taunt to build momentum. If he’s not in the ring, he can’t tag in Hawk.

Objective: Perform the Pimp Drop

After you do some decent damage on Animal both in the ring and out, work your way to a Finisher and lay him out with the Pimp Drop.

Objective: Win by pinfall with Godfather pinning Animal

Pin Animal right after the Pimp Drop and take the victory.

Edge vs. Vader

October 11, 1998

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform the Downward Spiral and pin him in 10 seconds
• Win in 4 minutes or less

Match Strategy

This was the end of Vader’s long career in the WWE.

Objective: Perform the Downward Spiral and pin him in 10 seconds

Use all of Edge’s repertoire to wear down the tough Vader. Feel free to whip him out of the ring and taunt to build momentum. This is also a good way to retain control of an opponent. Hit Vader as he re-enters the ring.

Stand in front of Vader with a Finisher to get the Downward Spiral.

If you’ve done enough damage to Vader, you’ll get the three-count.

The Rock & Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Triple H & Undertaker

April 29, 1999

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform a Rock Bottom on Triple H
• Perform the Stunner on Undertaker
• Win by pinfall

Match Strategy

This is a challenging Tag Team Match. You play as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Rock and Triple H face off in the ring.

Objective: Perform the Stunner on Undertaker

Triple H will tag in Undertaker before you can get to the Rock Bottom Finisher on Triple H. Tag in Stone Cold Steve Austin to hit the Stunner on Undertaker when he enters the ring.

Objective: Perform a Rock Bottom on Triple H

You’ll eventually get a chance to hit the Rock Bottom on Triple H.

Objective: Win by pinfall

Triple H will probably kick out of the pin attempt after the first Rock Bottom.

If at first you don’t succeed, try again! Hit him with some shots between attempts.

Acolytes vs. Kane & X-Pac

May 31, 1999

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform a Clothesline From Hell on X-Pac
• Win by pinfall with Bradshaw pinning X-Pac

Match Strategy

Kane starts off in the ring with Bradshaw. You’re going to need Bradshaw to face X-Pac, so tag in Faarooq to square off with Kane to start.

Faarooq is known to be one of the toughest Superstars ever. He is big, strong, and athletic. Blast Kane with running neckbreakers. Do some damage to Kane and he’ll tag in X-Pac.

Objective: Perform a Clothesline From Hell on X-Pac

The Clothesline From Hell is Bradshaw’s Finisher. If you’ve already opened up on X-Pac, completing this objective is the icing on the cake. Use a tag team grapple to tag in Bradshaw, and then work up to this running Finisher.

Objective: Win by pinfall with Bradshaw pinning X-Pac

Settle into the pin for the win.

Chris Jericho vs. Road Dogg

August 26, 1999

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform the Liontamer on Road Dogg
• Perform a Power Bomb as a Finisher and send Road Dogg through a normal table to get disqualified in 5 minutes or less

Match Strategy

You’ve only got five minutes to complete this table challenge. You’ll have to cycle through two Finishers, so taunt to keep the momentum building. There is no damage requirement, so get to the Finishers as quickly as possible.

Objective: Perform a Liontamer on Road Dogg

Whip Road Dogg out of the ring and taunt. When you get your Signature Move open, hit Road Dogg with Multiple Powerbombs. Stand by his feet when he is down. Press the Finisher button to sink in the Liontamer.

Objective: Perform a Power Bomb as a Finisher and send Road Dogg through a normal table to get disqualified in 5 minutes or less

Grab a table from under the ring and set it up somewhere convenient.

Get a Finisher and use it. The Powerbomb 1 is a directional throw, so “steer” the throw to the table and blast Road Dogg through.

Acolytes vs. Edge & Christian

September 6, 1999

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform at least 2 double team moves
• Win by pinfall with Christian pinning Bradshaw

Match Strategy

Heading into tag matches with both of these teams really harkens back to the “Attitude Era”. Edge and Faarooq start in the ring. When Faarooq takes some damage he’ll tag in Bradshaw.

Objective: Perform at least 2 double team moves

Get the double team moves out of the way. Use Edge to whip Faarooq into the team corner and use a tag team grapple. When that’s done, do it again with Christian. Now you’re back to where you started with one objective met!

Objective: Win by pinfall with Christian pinning Bradshaw

When Bradshaw comes in, tag in Christian. Work up to a Finisher by doing damage to Bradshaw. Hit the Killswitch Finisher.

If you did your job leading up to the Finisher, the pin should hold.

Lita vs. Stephanie McMahon

August 21, 2000

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform the Moonsault from the top rope & pin her in 10 seconds

Match Strategy

There’s really only one objective here. Beat up Stephanie McMahon with the high-flying Lita, and make sure you hit the Moonsault along the way.

It’s not a Divas Match without the obligatory slap. Use a Front Facelock and limb target the head with RB or R1 + the Finisher button.

Objective: Perform the Moonsault from the top rope & pin her in 10 seconds

This was an absolute clubbing of Stephanie McMahon. Between her dives and her move-set, Lita outclasses Stephanie.

The high-flying Moonsault Finisher is spectacular.

The pin comes fairly easy here.

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Eddie Guerrero

November 16, 2000

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Perform a Stunner
• Win by pinfall in 2 minutes or less

Match Strategy

This is another timed match and the momentum comes quickly. You’ll have to hit Eddie Guerrero with two cycles of Finishers to keep him from kicking out the pin. You should be able to win this match untouched—it has the feel of a match on the Easy Difficulty setting.

Use running strikes and chain grapples to dominate Eddie Guerrero.

Objective: Perform a Stunner

You should have your Finisher available inside of a minute with no taunts. Rock him with the Stunner.

Objective: Win by pinfall in two minutes or less

After a second Stunner, Eddie doesn’t get up.

Three-count!

Trish Stratus vs. Lita

November 19, 2001

Historical Bonus Objectives

• Avoid getting hit by a Finisher
• Win by pinfall

Match Strategy

This is the best Diva Match out there. Two of the greatest and most successful in-ring Divas facing off, womano-y-womano. This time you’re playing as Trish Stratus.

Objective: Win by pinfall

Lita is arguably the best Diva ever, skill-wise. Try not to get hit by her Finisher. Use running grapples (Bulldogs from behind) to hit her as she gets up, and strike her when she’s on the ground to pile on the damage. Once your momentum opens up a Signature Move, whip Lita into a corner and bust her open with the Stratusphere.

Use a Wake Up Taunt and follow up with a Chick Kick Finisher. If that’s not enough, don’t let up and keep the ground strikes going.

The pin is imminent.