Since the save is copy-protected, you cannot just drag it to an SD card and use the Wii menu. You must:
Most users will need to accept the risk and simply be diligent about not interrupting saves.
WWE ’13 is one of many Wii games that restricts copying save data directly via the official Wii menu. If you see a grayed-out "Copy" button, don’t panic. This is intentional to prevent sharing unlock data. We’ll cover workarounds in Section 4.
A standard "100% Complete" save data file for WWE 13 on Wii typically includes the following:
1. The Attitude Era Mode
2. Roster & Characters
3. Arenas
4. Titles & Belts
5. Extras
Note: The Wii console does not allow you to copy save files from an SD card to the system memory for this specific game via the standard Wii Settings menu if the file has a "No Copy" flag. You typically need a tool to bypass this.
Requirements:
Steps:
(Alternatively, if you have never played the game before, you can simply copy the file via the standard Wii Data Management screen. However, if a save file already exists or the game has copy-protection, the Homebrew method is required.)
If you're experiencing specific issues with your WWE 13 save data, providing more details about the problem you're facing might help get more targeted advice.
Common causes:
Symptoms:
Recovery steps (official):
Recovery steps (advanced/homebrew):
Prevention:
WWE '13 on Wii relies entirely on local saves; proactive backups to SD cards are the simplest, safest way to preserve progress and custom content. For advanced recovery, community tools exist but carry technical and legal risks.