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Match 7 of WWE 2K23's Showcase Mode is called Masterfully Manipulated and sees players take control of the Rated R Superstar, Edge. They'll be recreating the Ultimate Opportunist's encounter with John Cena at Summerslam '06 and will need to complete 14 different objectives in order to fully master the match and unlock all of the rewards that are on offer.

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Unlike previous Showcase Mode matches, players won't actually unlock a new model of the Superstar that they're fighting with, instead receiving Lita '06 for their troubles. They'll also unlock the Summerslam '06 Arena as well as special Summerslam Attires for Edge '06 and John Cena '06, both of whom will become available after completing Match 8 of WWE 2K23's Showcase Mode.

Showcase Mode: Match 7 Objectives (How to Unlock Lita '06)

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I wanted to start fast, but Edge slowed things down by looking for a Front Light Grapple Attack in the ring!

Grab Cena and then press either the Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) button.

While I was down, Edge looked to really hurt me with a Grounded Heavy Attack!

With Cena down in the ring, press the X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) button while standing over him.

Edge was so arrogant, he stopped to perform a (Crowd) Taunt! The nerve!

Press Left on the D-Pad to perform a Crowd Taunt.

He got right back to work, hitting me with a Running Single Leg Dropkick in the ring!

While in the ring, run toward Cena and then press either the X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) button to perform a Running Single Leg Dropkick.

Edge was stickin' and movin' right up to the Top Rope, where he flattened me with a huge Dive Attack while I was standing in the ring!

Knock Cena down and then climb up to the top turnbuckle. Wait there until Cena stands up and then press either Square or X (PlayStation) or X or A (Xbox) to perform a Dive Attack.

Once he had me down on the ring canvas, Edge looked for a Grounded Light Grapple Attack to really hurt me!

While Cena is on the ground in the ring, press Circle (PlayStation) or B (Xbox) to grab him, then press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox).

Edge was in trouble, and desperately tried two (2) Front Running Attacks to me while I stood in the ring!

Run toward Cena and press Square or X (PlayStation) or X or A (Xbox) to perform a Front Running Attack. Players will need to do this twice to complete the objective.

Edge was fighting for his life, and he caught me with his Signature Edgecution in the ring!

With the Signature meter full, stand next to Cena in the ring and press either R2 + Square (PlayStation) or RT + X (Xbox) to perform the Edgecution.

He continued to pour it on, hitting me with three (3) Combos in the ring!

Perform any three combos. To check Edge's moves, players can pause the game and head to the COMBOS menu.

He had me in a bad spot. With us both in the ring, I could see Edge start to Run to the Corner to Climb to the Top Rope! What did he have planned?!

Climb onto any of the four turnbuckles.

It was anyone's match, and Edge reminded me of that when he got in my face to (Opponent) Taunt me while we were both in the ring!

While in the ring, press Right on the D-Pad to perform an Opponent Taunt.

But I was really caught by surprise when he was able to Reverse/Break my next attack!

Wait for Cena to attempt a melee attack and then press the Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) button to Reverse it. Alternatively, players can attempt to Reverse/Break a Grab or Grapple while pressing the correct button when prompted.

Then he went back to one of his trusted weapons, again looking to connect with the Edgecution in the ring!

While in the ring, fill the Signature meter full and then press either R2 + Square (PlayStation) or RT + X (Xbox) when standing next to Cena. This will perform Edge's Signature Edgecution and complete the objective.

Edge was unstoppable. He walked towards the turnbuckle, looking to set up his Corner Spear Finisher! Was Edge really going to win this clean?!

With at least one bar of the Finisher meter filled and Cena on the ground, walk toward one of the four corners of the ring and press either R2 + X (PlayStation) or RT + A (Xbox). It's best to do this at a corner far away from where Cena is lying, as if he is too close, the button prompts won't show up.

WWE 2K23 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.