This game has fairly simple controls. First of all, you don't hammer on the reversal button. You have to hit it right, and if you hammer on it, the game will always register an off-timed hit. Second, I think you actually need to use strikes to set up grapples in this game, at least early on. I love that all grappling is initiated with the X button, but it gets more complex from there. The only things I felt like I couldn't figure out on my own in 4 matches were the targeted striking system and completing breaking point submissions, though that may be just because I went for it too soon without working on that body part.
All of this.
MonkeyKnuckle, you have to take advantage of any "lulls" in the A.I.'s activity. If the A.I. stops for a second, that's your window to try to take back the match. Strikes, grapples, etc. -- you've got to strike back quickly right at that very moment. Use different types of attacks helps, too -- don't use all front, rear, or ground grapples. Attack from the top rope, use running grapples, running attacks, counter grapples to your opponent bouncing off of the rope, and don't use submissions unless you absolutely intend to. Break the hold immediately if you find yourself accidentally using a submission on the A.I. (they'll rebound with a bit of energy when they inevitably get out, otherwise) and start attacking the opponent again as soon as possible.
Also, MonkeyKnuckle, RTWM isn't always about winning matches. Sometimes, you're building to a preset point of damage on an opponent. A button icon will appear over the A.I.'s head when it's time to finish them off. Sometimes, you may have to get the opponent over to a specific area and then hit the button when it's highlighted to trigger the next event. The way to tell whether or not you're in an "event trigger" match/situation or an actual match is to wait and see whether or not a "PIN!" prompt appears beneath your opponent after they're down. If not, you're in an "event trigger" situation -- you just have to wait for the icon to appear and then get in the right situation with the right opponent. Usually, Objective text tells you this or tells you "pin [opponent]."
