10 Shocking Times Older Wrestling Games Did Graphics Better

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Booker T

Booker T WWE 13 TNA iMPACT!
2K Games/Midway

Games: WWE 13 (left) and TNA iMPACT! (right).

Time Between Release: Four years.

THQ aren't getting away without a stern telling off themselves, don't worry. They're to blame for whatever that Booker T character model in WWE 13 was all about. It was more car-boot-sale action figure knock off than world class video game character. Seriously, there's no justification for those eyes, the teeth or the lack of definition on his face and body.

TNA iMPACT! from Midway, released in 2008, fared better when it came to building a satisfying in-game Booker. His expression was more realistic (compared to the comedic Donkey from Shrek feel of THQ's effort), his skin glistened with sweat and his hair was hanging down naturally over thick shoulders.

If only Midway had been able to stick around long enough to make an iMPACT! sequel. Their character models were second to none at the time.

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What other times can you think of when older wrestling video game graphics were better? For more on WWE 2K20, check out the 10 Biggest Roster Omissions!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.