The Awesome History of WWE No Mercy

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WWE will stage its 14th No Mercy event this month. It will be the first No Mercy under the development NXT brand. It follows the tradition of No Mercy as an ever-changing and experimental event. Over the years it has featured many historic moments and one-off gimmick matches since it originated as a sales experiment. […] READ MORE


John Cena Revealed as Playable Golfer in Upcoming PGA Tour 2K23 Game

John Cena. Multi-time WWE world champion. Hollywood movie star. Children’s book author.  Legendary wish-granter. Avid golfer…wait, what? Among the many not-so-hidden talents of John Cena includes an enjoyment of golf. So much so, Essentially Sports last year penned an article referring to Cena as the ‘Tiger Woods of WWE.’ In an interview with Men’s Journal, […] READ MORE


WWE Superstars Coming to Fall Guys, Fortnite, and Rocket League for Epic SummerSlam Event

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Two years after WWE made its SummerSlam debut in the video game, World of Tanks, the company is returning to the multiplayer game sphere for yet another special crossover, this time with three of Epic Games’ most popular entries: Fall Guys, Rocket League, and Fortnite. Asuka, Xavier Woods, and The Undertaker Ready to Enter Fall […] READ MORE


Revisiting Wrestling Video Games (NES)

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One of the longest-standing genres in gaming is wrestling video games. From titles that simulate the action seen on TV to those that take creative liberties with the sport in question, these games have been commonplace over the decades. In fact, one of the most popular discussions among wrestling fans is in regard to their […] READ MORE


WWE 2K22 Release Date and Gameplay Features Announced

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Hot off the heels of – what many would consider – one of professional wrestling’s worst video games of the modern era (WWE 2K20). 2K Sports and Visual Concepts have officially announced the release of WWE 2K22. After multiple tweets and references to WWE 2K22 “hitting different” than years past, a “Hit List” trailer was […] READ MORE


Revisiting Wrestling Video Games (Xbox One/PS4)

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As we are now in the generation pitting the PlayStation 5 against the Xbox Series consoles, it’s important to look at how the gaming industry reached this point. The eighth generation of gaming platforms has, for all intents and purposes, reached its end. It has been an interesting landscape, to say the least. In terms […] READ MORE


Revisiting Wrestling Video Games (Xbox 360/PS3)

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In the previous edition of “Revisiting Wrestling Video Games,” the most memorable titles on the Nintendo Wii were discussed. While the Wii’s importance to the seventh generation of video game consoles can’t be overlooked, it can best be described as a unique beast. Simply put, it was often kept separate from Microsoft and Sony. During […] READ MORE


RetroMania Wrestling Release Date Announced

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It’s official: RetroMania Wrestling is set to release on February 26, 2021. This title will hit the Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, and Steam digitally. The official Twitter account also detailed that a physical version will release courtesy of Limited Run Games. Additionally, they teased further news this coming Tuesday, so following […] READ MORE


Revisiting Wrestling Video Games (Nintendo Wii)

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The seventh generation of video game systems brought with it a number of innovations. Certain consoles fully embraced high-definition graphics, which became the standard moving forward. They also incorporated elements of social media, which made communication via consoles that much easier. These points were true for the Sony PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, both of […] READ MORE


Revisiting Wrestling Video Games (Arcade)

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From the 1970s to the 80s, arcades were at their most popular. It wouldn’t be uncommon for a child to step into an arcade, surrounded by the sights of flashing lights, the sounds of various video games, and even the smells of snacks being prepared in the food court. Arcades were dominated by games ranging […] READ MORE