WWE 2K18 rivals spam finishers unfairly?

In WWE 2K18, facing opponents who constantly spam special moves and finishers can ruin the competitive balance and frustrate skilled players. The No special-energy and finishers for other players mod directly addresses this imbalance by disabling the ability of AI or other non-player characters to accumulate special energy meters or execute finishing moves. This ensures that your opponents must rely on standard grappling and striking mechanics rather than overwhelming you with unstoppable cinematic attacks. By removing these unfair advantages, the gameplay becomes more strategic and rewarding, allowing you to showcase your true wrestling prowess without the fear of sudden, uncounterable defeats. This modification enhances the overall enjoyment of matches, whether in career mode or local multiplayer, by creating a level playing field where skill determines the winner. You regain control over the match flow, making every pinfall and submission feel earned and legitimate, thus transforming a potentially rage-inducing experience into a satisfying test of your wrestling abilities.