Game Name:

WWE Smackdown Here Comes the Pain

Video Game System:

PlayStation 2

Release Year:

2003

ESRB Rating:

T

Genre:

Fighting

Publisher:

THQ

Developer:

Yuke’s

Player Count:

1 player

UPC Number:

752919460436

SKU:

c65dcb110924d8972d20

Condition:

Very Good

Has Manual:

N/A

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

WWE SmackDown!: Here Comes the Pain (2003, PlayStation 2) is the undisputed fan-favorite of the PS2 wrestling era — the one that every WWE game since has been measured against. Developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ, it brought a bigger roster, deeper gameplay, and more attitude than ever, cementing itself as a cult classic for wrestling fans.

Released in October 2003, this entry was the first to introduce detailed body damage, grappling variations, and legends like Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. It also added Elimination Chamber matches for the first time and gave Season Mode more depth than ever. Whether you were chokeslamming friends in couch multiplayer or grinding through a year-long storyline, Here Comes the Pain delivered peak WWE energy.

Why fans still chant this one’s name today:

1. Massive Roster: Over 50 superstars including Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, and legends of the past.
2. First Elimination Chamber: Iconic match type debuts here in all its brutal glory.
3. Season Mode: Deeper storylines, rivalries, and branching choices kept fans hooked.
4. Fan Favorite: Widely considered the best WWE game of its generation — and still holds that crown for many.

WWE SmackDown!: Here Comes the Pain for PS2 isn’t just another wrestling game — it’s a cornerstone of the franchise, blending nostalgia, gameplay innovation, and pure over-the-top WWE spectacle.

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