WWE 2K26 MyRise walkthrough and chapter rewards guide

Why MyRise Is Easier To Finish In WWE 2K26

After running through the men’s and women’s MyRise stories in WWE 2K26 (and starting a third “cleanup” save), the big takeaway is that this year’s mode is much leaner than 2K25. Instead of four full career runs, you’re looking at a maximum of three to grab every chapter reward and Live Event unlock, and only six main story chapters per run.

Two things matter if you want everything without wasting time:

• Understanding how gender and alignment (Face vs Heel) gate specific rewards.
• Planning your Live Event star grind so you’re progressing chapters and the global reward track at the same time.

This guide lays out every chapter reward and Live Event milestone, then walks through the play order and in-ring tactics I used to finish all the major unlocks in three playthroughs instead of four.

How MyRise Structure Works In WWE 2K26

MyRise in WWE 2K26 is split into two division stories:

• Men’s story: your rival path centers on Bron Breakker.
• Women’s story: you’re on a collision course with Jordynne Grace.

On top of that you have just two personality “archetypes” this year:

• Fan Favorite (Face)
• Rule Breaker (Heel)

Your choices in key conversations at chapter transitions decide whether you trend Face or Heel. Pure runs (staying Face all the way, or Heel all the way) unlock the most content. You can flip sides mid-story, but that just means you’ll have to do another playthrough to pick up what you missed on the first half.

There’s a minor wrinkle: some outlets have mentioned seven chapters, but in the launch build I’ve been playing, the rewards track is clearly structured around six chapters, which is what this guide uses.

Optimal Play Order: Unlock Everything In Three Runs

If you’re a completionist, this is the most efficient order that’s worked for me:

• Run 1 – Men’s, pure Face: Focus on all men-only and Face-only rewards, plus core chapter unlocks and Live Event stars.
• Run 2 – Women’s, pure Heel: Clean up the female-only and Heel-only rewards, and keep pushing the shared Live Event track.
• Run 3 – Mop-up (gender you prefer): Use this only if you missed specific alignment-gated items (for example, female Face titles or male Heel outfits).

If you stick to your alignment choices and don’t skip side matches, each full run took me about 8–12 hours, including Live Events. Now let’s break down exactly what you get in each chapter so you can decide which run to prioritize first.

All WWE 2K26 MyRise Chapter Rewards

Below are all chapter rewards, grouped by chapter, gender, and alignment. Unless otherwise stated, these unlock for all save files once you’ve earned them once.

Chapter 1 – “Brick By Brick” (Men) / “Burning Bridges” (Women)

Universal rewards:

• 100 RXP (applies to everyone)

Male character rewards:

• Men’s Archetype trunks, boots, and shirt (clothing parts set)
• Hector Flores (roster)

Female character rewards:

• Moreno (roster)

Face-only rewards (any gender):

• Justine (modern) – roster
• Justine ’99 – roster
• Justine ’99 – MyFaction card
• Additional 100 RXP

Female Face-only rewards:

• Meilee “Fanny” Fan – roster
• Meilee “Fanny” Fan – MyFaction card

Heel-only rewards (any gender):

• Tavish – roster
• Chosen – roster
• La Cangrejita Loca – roster
• La Cangrejita Loca – MyFaction card
• Archetypal Gym – arena

Tip: Because Chapter 1 has so many alignment-specific characters, it’s a great place to lock in your “pure Face” or “pure Heel” decision for that save.

Chapter 2 – “Indie Excursion” / “Archetype Underground”

Male Face-only rewards:

• Slade – roster
• Slade – MyFaction card

Female Face-only rewards:

• The Captain – roster
• Moreno – MyFaction card

Face rewards (both genders):

• Geneva Rose – roster
• Barron Blade – roster
• TBD Arena (fictional indie arena)
• TCD Championship (title)

Heel rewards (both genders):

• Psycho Sally – roster
• Archetypal Gym 2.0 – arena

Chapter 3 – “Respect The Process” / “Reject The System”

Universal rewards:

• 100 RXP

Face rewards:

• NXT Live – arena

Heel rewards:

• Rikishi – roster
• Archetype Shovel – usable weapon

Male Heel-only rewards:

• Main Event R-Truth – roster
• Main Event R-Truth – MyFaction card

Note: This is the chapter where going Heel starts to pay off with some fun nostalgia and weapon unlocks.

Chapter 4 – “Through The Ringers” / “Belt And Betrayal”

Face rewards:

Chapter 4 – “Through The Ringers” / “Belt And Betrayal”

Face rewards:

• Dusty Rhodes ’89 – roster
• Dusty Rhodes ’89 – MyFaction card

Heel rewards:

• Road Dogg – roster
• Road Dogg – MyFaction cards (x2)

This chapter is mostly about padding out your legends collection, with one classic per alignment.

Chapter 5 – “Side By Side” / “Standing Alone”

Universal rewards:

• 100 RXP

Face rewards (any gender):

• Survivor Series MyRise – arena
• Royal Rumble – steel chair prop (for Create-A-Show / CAW use)

Male Face-only rewards:

• New Day Pancake Tray – weapon/prop

Female Face-only rewards:

• Raquel Rodriguez bodysuit – clothing parts

Male Heel-only rewards:

• Wyatt Sicks Hector Flores – roster alt
• Wyatt Sicks Hector Flores – MyFaction card

Female Heel-only rewards:

• Wyatt Sicks Moreno – roster alt
• Wyatt Sicks Moreno – MyFaction card

Chapter 6 – “Face To Face” / “On The Heels Of Greatness”

This is the big finale, with your WrestleMania payoffs.

Universal rewards:

• 250 RXP
• WrestleMania MyRise – arena

Male character rewards:

• Bron Breakker WrestleMania singlet – clothing parts

Female character rewards:

• Jordynne Grace WrestleMania attire – clothing parts

Male Face-only rewards:

• Men’s “Beware of the Dog” jacket – clothing
• Archetype Universal Championship – title

Female Face-only rewards:

• Archetype Raw Women’s Championship – title

Face rewards (both genders):

• Second Wind – Payback ability

Male Heel-only rewards:

• Cody Rhodes suit – clothing bundle

Female Heel-only rewards:

• Becky Lynch casual wear bundle – clothing parts

Heel rewards (both genders):

• Spirit Breaker – Payback ability

This chapter is why I recommend doing one pure Face and one pure Heel run: the alternate championships, Paybacks, and attire sets are some of the best cosmetic rewards in the entire mode.

All WWE 2K26 MyRise Live Event Rewards (Star Thresholds)

Live Events are no longer just a side distraction. Each chapter expects you to earn a certain number of match stars in Live Events to move the story forward, and all those stars also feed into a long global track that unlocks extra wrestlers, arenas, MyFaction cards, and CAW parts.

Here’s the full list of rewards by total Live Event stars earned across all playthroughs:

• 10 stars: Buzz (roster) + MyFaction card
• 10 stars: BCW Arena
• 13 stars: Cole Quinn (roster)
• 22 stars: CM Punk Retro (roster) + MyFaction card
• 25 stars: Liv Morgan CAW jacket
• 31 stars: Red (roster) + MyFaction card
• 31 stars: Tre (roster) + MyFaction card
• 31 stars: Motion Capture Studio – arena
• 34 stars: Naomi CAW outfit
• 37 stars: Josie Jane (roster) + MyFaction card
• 43 stars: MyRise 2K22 Female Player (roster) + MyFaction card
• 43 stars: MyRise 2K22 Male Player (roster) + MyFaction card
• 43 stars: Law – arena
• 46 stars: Chase (roster) + MyFaction card
• 51 stars: El Mago Jr (roster) + MyFaction card
• 51 stars: Arena Estatal
• 57 stars: El Ordinario (roster) + MyFaction card
• 57 stars: Mexico Plaza – arena
• 60 stars: Shawn Michaels CAW pants
• 63 stars: Paragon Jay Pierce (roster) + MyFaction card
• 69 stars: The Lock (roster) + MyFaction card
• 69 stars: Japan Dome – arena
• 72 stars: Gabriel Slade (roster) + MyFaction card
• 75 stars: Finn Bálor CAW mask & jacket
• 81 stars: LJ (roster) + MyFaction card
• 81 stars: Japan Hall – arena
• 84 stars: Odyssey Rift (roster) + MyFaction card
• 87 stars: Jamaican CAW jacket
• 90 stars: Carly Prime (roster) + MyFaction card
• 98 stars: Alundra Blayze (roster) + MyFaction card
• 98 stars: Wrestling Convention – arena
• 103 stars: Scott Steiner ’03 (roster) + MyFaction card
• 108 stars: Michelle McCool (roster)
• 116 stars: Undertaker CAW singlet
• 124 stars: Diamond Dallas Page (roster)
• 140 stars: The Fiend Bray Wyatt Burned (roster) + MyFaction card
• 150 stars: The Dark Horse (roster) + MyFaction card
• 150 stars: The Shield CAW mask
• 150 stars: Roman Reigns CAW shirts (x2)
• 175 stars: Bron Breakker (roster) + MyFaction card
• 200 stars: Juggernaut Grace (roster) + MyFaction card

Because these totals are shared across saves, your three-playthrough plan naturally feeds this list. By the time I finished my second full run, I was already deep into the DDP / Bray Wyatt tier without needing to grind random matches.

Fast Live Event Star Farming: Practical Tips

Stars are based on the usual WWE 2K logic: match length, move variety, drama, near-falls, and big moments. The trick is to hit chapter requirements while also farming toward the big 150–200 star milestones.

Here’s the approach that’s consistently given me 4–5 star Live Event matches:

• Use Normal difficulty or above. Higher difficulties tend to award stars faster thanks to more back-and-forth, but don’t go so high you can’t win reliably.
• Target 8–10 minute matches. Squash wins under 3–4 minutes usually cap out around 2–3 stars, even with finishers. Stretch the match out with taunts, rests, and kickouts.
• Mix your move set. Rotate grapples, strikes, and springboards. Avoid spamming the same combo. The game tracks variety and rewards it with more stars.
• Force near-falls. Pin at red health, but let the opponent kick out once or twice before landing the final finisher. Those 2.9 counts are star multipliers.
• Use weapons when allowed. In No DQ or Extreme Rules Live Events, chairs, tables, and environmental spots dramatically increase match rating. Just don’t get DQ’d in normal matches.
• Leverage the new stamina system. In 2K26, the “winded” state makes slower sequences look more dramatic and often leads to reversals and momentum swings – both good for ratings.
• Don’t quit out after losing. Even defeats award stars. If you’re mainly chasing Live Event thresholds, a 4-star loss still moves your total up.

I also recommend keeping a mental note of where you are on the Live Event list (for example, aiming for that 103-star Scott Steiner tier) and planning one or two extra Live Events between story beats if you’re close to a big unlock.

Practical Wrap-Up: What To Focus On First

WWE 2K26 trims MyRise down to six chapters, two alignments, and two division stories, but between chapter rewards and Live Event milestones there’s still a lot to chase. To make your time count, build your plan around these priorities:

• Run 1 (Men’s Face): Grab Justine, Dusty, Face arenas, the Universal Championship, and Live Event stars toward CM Punk Retro and Scott Steiner ’03.
• Run 2 (Women’s Heel): Unlock Tavish/Chosen/La Cangrejita early, then the Becky casual set, Spirit Breaker, and late-game legends like Bray Wyatt, DDP, and Juggernaut Grace as your star total climbs.
• Run 3 (Cleanup): Only start this once you’ve checked your reward list and know exactly which gender- or alignment-locked items you’re missing, so you don’t replay chapters for no reason.

Keep your alignment consistent, stretch Live Event matches to 8–10 minutes with varied offense and near-falls, and you’ll finish MyRise with a stacked roster, a pile of MyFaction cards, and a deep CAW toolbox long before the grind starts to feel heavy.