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, released by THQ and developed by Yuke's in late 2003 for the PlayStation 2, is widely considered one of the greatest wrestling video games of all time. Building upon its predecessor Shut Your Mouth , it struck a perfect balance between fast-paced arcade action and deep, simulation-style mechanics.

The game featured an elite lineup reflecting the peak of the WWE "Ruthless Aggression" era. It boasted over . Raw & SmackDown Superstars WWE Smack Down Here Comes The Pain!

: Expanded move sets by offering four distinct types of grapples (Power, Submission, Signature, and Quick) accessed via the directional pad and circle button. , released by THQ and developed by Yuke's

: Brock Lesnar (cover athlete), Goldberg, Triple H, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and Rob Van Dam. It boasted over

: Heavyweights could no longer be effortlessly thrown around by cruiserweights, adding a heavy dose of realism to the physics.

: It marked the series debut for icons like John Cena , Batista , and Rey Mysterio .