The arena tightens to a single camera angle and Booker T’s voice spikes through the speakers. I line up Stephanie Vaquer, breathe, and press the stick at the moment her opponent is down. One clean input and the Devil’s Kiss snaps the match into a highlight reel.
I play a lot of WWE 2K26 and I’ll be blunt: this one move feels unfair in the best way. You and I will strip the run-up to the move down to three simple actions so you can get the Someone Check on Booker notification without guessing.
Most matches start with quick grapples — WWE 2K26 Devil’s Kiss Controls Explained
Observe the ring flow for thirty seconds and you’ll see the opening: strikes, a stumble, a downed opponent. That tiny window is all you need.
- Knock your opponent down inside the ring. Small strikes, a running shoulder, or a throw will do.
- Stand close to their head and flick the right analog stick up. This puts them in the Snapmare position.
- While behind them, press the grapple button (Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox).
- If timed correctly, Stephanie Vaquer will execute the Devil’s Kiss and you’ll see the Someone Check on Booker notice.
Vaquer’s variant in the roster both perform the move. The animation stacks damage and commentary reacts — Booker T goes off like fireworks — and you get the achievement with no extra conditions.
How do you perform the Devil’s Kiss in WWE 2K26?
Do it in any standard match mode: choose Stephanie Vaquer, create or quick-match, drop your opponent, flick the right stick up to snapmare, then grapple from behind (Circle/B). Think of it as a three-step combo where the timing between snapmare and grapple is the small window that matters.
How do I get the “Someone Check on Booker” achievement?
If the Someone Check on Booker objective is on your achievements list, completing the Devil’s Kiss as described will trigger it immediately. It’s tied to the in-ring move itself, not to pinfall, match type, or difficulty — just the animation cue.
Watching commentary and match flow — small habits that pay off
If you pay attention to Booker T’s cadence you’ll spot the giveaway: he often sells a move the moment the opponent dots on the canvas. Use that audio cue. Repeat the setup in Practice or Universe mode until your fingers hit the right-stick flick and grapple without thinking.
Vaquer holds the opponent’s head between her legs like a vice, which makes the move feel clinical and devastating. Try it in Creative or Towers if you want to see the animation more often and learn the rhythm. I recommend testing on PlayStation or Xbox — Steam players can do the same inputs with a controller mapping that matches the right-stick and grapple buttons.
Now that you have the steps, which match type will you try it in first — a quick exhibition, a packed Universe card, or a full-on Tournament match?