Before we continue, a word of caution: This process requires a jailbroken or CFW (Custom Firmware) PS3, or a modded Xbox 360 (RGH/JTAG). This article is for educational and archival purposes only.
Here is the standard method for installing WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks-:
Step 1: Obtain the Base Game You need a clean copy of WWE 2K14 (BLUS31147 for US PS3). Install it to your internal HDD via multiman or IRISMAN.
Step 2: Download the Gnarly Repack Archive Find the latest version (typically v3.0 or "Final Cut"). The archive usually contains: WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks-
Step 3: Install via Package Manager
Place the .pkg file on the root of a USB drive. On your PS3, navigate to Package Manager > Install Package Files > Standard. Install the DLC.
Step 4: Activate the License
Use a tool like reActPSN to import the .rap file. This licenses the custom DLC as if purchased from PSN.
Step 5: Inject the Save File
Overwrite your existing WWE 2K14 save with the repack’s provided SAVEDATA. This triggers the hidden assets. Before we continue, a word of caution: This
Step 6 (Optional): Texture Replacement
Advanced users replace the textures_dlc30.pac inside the game’s USRDIR folder using FTP. This swaps generic referee models for real wrestlers (like Mike Chioda) and upgrades crowd signs.
Upon release, critical reception was polarized.
The term Gnarly Repacks refers to a series of community-curated DLC (Downloadable Content) collections, originally compiled by modders within the SmackTalks and Operation Sports forums. Unlike official DLC—which gave us legends like Bruno Sammartino, The Fabulous Freebirds, and a pre-order Ultimate Warrior—Gnarly Repacks go several steps further. Step 3: Install via Package Manager Place the
These repacks are essentially "mega-packs" that include:
The "Gnarly" moniker stuck because these repacks were considered aggressive, edgy, and far cooler than the sterile official offerings. For PS3 users especially (due to the console’s easier file structure), WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks- became the holy grail.
With WWE 2K24 and 2K25 focusing on microtransactions and MyFACTION card packs, the modding community has increasingly looked backward. Here is why WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks- remains relevant: