WWF SmackDown!: Just Bring It (2001, PlayStation 2) was the very first wrestling game to hit Sony’s new console, and it came out swinging with The Rock’s catchphrase plastered right on the cover. Developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ, it delivered bigger entrances, better graphics, and the kind of chaotic energy that defined the early 2000s WWF era.

Released in November 2001, Just Bring It introduced fully 3D arenas, commentary (love it or hate it), and a roster stacked with Attitude Era icons like The Rock, Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, and The Undertaker. The Story Mode was rough around the edges compared to later entries, but at the time it was all about flexing the PS2’s horsepower and finally seeing your favorite superstars in a more realistic presentation.

Why this one still packs a steel chair shot of nostalgia:

1. PS2 Wrestling Debut: The first WWE/WWF game on the PlayStation 2.
2. Attitude Era Legends: Play as fan favorites from one of the most iconic eras in wrestling history.
3. Upgraded Presentation: Full entrances, commentary, and improved visuals for the new generation.
4. Collector’s Appeal: A launch-era PS2 wrestling title that marks the transition from PS1 to the next generation.

WWF SmackDown!: Just Bring It for PlayStation 2 may not be as polished as later legends like Here Comes the Pain, but it’s a cornerstone release that captured the hype of early-2000s WWF and the excitement of PS2’s early years.

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