WWE 2K24: Dragon's Fury - Ricky Steamboat takes on Macho Man Randy Savage (Match 1 Recap)
Experience the intense showdown in Match 1 of WWE 2K24's WrestleMania Showcase known as Dragon's Fury, showcasing the epic battle between Ricky Steamboat and Macho Man Randy Savage.
WWE 2K24 is the latest game in the wrestling series by 2K Sports, released just before the 40th anniversary of Wrestlemania, the biggest event in WWE. To mark this special occasion, WWE 2K24 includes iconic matches from past Wrestlemanias for players to enjoy and relive some of the most unforgettable moments in the event's history.
In the Wrestlemania Showcase of WWE 2K24, the first match features the Intercontinental Championship bout between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. To fully complete this challenge and unlock the associated rewards, players should pay attention to the match's objectives.
WWE 2K24 Dragon's Roar Objectives (Match 1)
Macho Man Randy Savage raising a hand to the crowd in WWE 2K24 - WWE 2K24 Dragon's Roar Objectives (Match 1)
In the first Wrestlemania showcase match, you will step into the shoes of WWE legend Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. His goal is to defeat the Intercontinental Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage and seek vengeance for a past attack that almost ended his career. To achieve a perfect score of 100%, you must meet the following objectives:
Objective | Requirement |
|---|---|
You can't get too aggressive in there! Dodge, Reverse, Block or Break 3 of Macho Man's attacks in the ring! | Press the Triangle/Y button to counter Savage's attacks or hold the same button to block. |
Taunt Macho Man while you're both in the ring or on the apron! | Press the left, up, or right button on the d-pad. Ensure you allow time to complete the taunt before your opponent can attack you. |
A quick-striking Light Combo will keep you in control! | String together a Light Combo by pressing the Square/X button multiple times. |
Get Macho Man trapped in the southeast corner facing you, and hit him with a huge Heavy Attack! | Irish Whip your opponent into the bottom-right corner. Once Savage is leaning against it, press the X/A button to perform a Heavy Attack. |
Time to get some revenge! Do some damage to the Macho Man! | Inflict damage on Savage by performing a series of strike and grab moves until the meter is filled. |
Now switch up the pace with a Heavy Combo to knock him back! | Press X/A repeatedly against a standing opponent to perform a Heavy Strike Combo. |
Buy yourself a little time with a breather by sending Macho Man to the floor with a Strong Irish Whip! | Perform a Hammer Throw and toss your opponent over the top rope by holding the Circle/B button while performing an Irish Whip. |
Now hit him with a Light Combo in the middle of the ring! | While in the ring with Savage, repeatedly press the Square/X button multiple times. |
Really make him regret his actions, and get any of his limbs to Major (Red) Damage! | Cause Major Damage by targeting a body part and repeatedly attacking it until the body part shows red. |
You're the Dragon, right? Then fly at Macho Man with any dive off the top rope! | This is better done when Savage is grounded. Run towards a corner with L2/LT to climb the turnbuckle and press Square/X or X/A to perform a diving attack. |
Once you've got Savage down, connect with 3 big Grounded Attacks! | When Savage is lying on the ground, approach him from any side and press the X/A button to perform a Grounded Attack. Do this successfully three times. |
He can't hit the elbow if he can't climb...Take out Macho Man's leg with a Single Leg Boston Crab! | When Savage is grounded, hold the R2/RT and press Circle/B button to initiate a Single Leg Boston Crab. This will trigger a submission mini-game that prompts you to repeatedly tap the indicated button. |
Macho Man is in trouble! A Grab Combo will have him right where you want him! | Perform a combo with Light and Heavy Attacks that ends with a grab move. To do this, you'll need to press Circle/B at the end of the combination. |
Send Savage into the southwest corner with an Irish Whip! | Irish Whip your opponent into the bottom-left corner by pressing the Circle/B button to grapple, followed by Circle/B and pointing the left directional stick to the bottom-left. |
Ricky Steamboat vs Macho Man Randy Savage Match 1 Rewards
Ricky Steamboat laying on the floor in WWE 2K24 - Ricky Steamboat vs Macho Man Randy Savage Match 1 Rewards
If you don't complete all the objectives in the match, you won't unlock the bonuses. However, they are not mandatory to move on to the next level. Completing all the objectives will reward you with 4 extra roster members for WWE 2K24. One of them is Miss Elizabeth Manager.
Ricky Steamboat
George "The Animal" Steele
If you bought the Forty Years of Wrestlemania Edition of WWE 2K24, you'll have "Macho Man" Randy Savage unlocked. You can tell showcase unlockable wrestlers by the "SHC" symbol in the top-left corner of their menu icon.
Editor's P/S:
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Dragon's Roar objectives and rewards in the Wrestlemania Showcase of WWE 2K24. It clearly outlines the steps players need to take to successfully complete the match and unlock the associated bonuses. The inclusion of images and a table helps visualize the objectives and rewards, making it easy for readers to follow along.
Overall, the article effectively conveys the necessary information for players to complete the first match in the Wrestlemania Showcase and progress in the game. The writing is concise and straightforward, providing just enough detail without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary information.
