10 Best Non-WWE Wrestling Video Games Ever

By John Bills /

10. Legends Of Wrestling II (PS2/Xbox)

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Legends of Wrestling was a pro wrestling franchise that existed at a strange time. WWE’s grip on the industry had not long become total, but the relatively recent demise of WCW and ECW meant that there were still many popular performers outside the grasp of the McMahon family. Many of these came together in Legends of Wrestling, throwing up some strange matches for PlayStation 2 and Xbox users to enjoy.

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Legends of Wrestling II gets the nod ahead of its predecessor, largely because of a slightly better roster and improved gameplay. The territory style of the game is a delight, allowing players to pick a legend of the sport (Eddie Guerrero perchance? Or maybe Terry Funk?) and move around the territories, building a name and a legacy along the way.

The game left a lot to be desired when evaluated in full, but there was more than enough commitment to wrestling tradition that meant fans were happy to give it a go. Do avoid the Game Boy Advance version though, oh boy.

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