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Legends of Wrestling (series)

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The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions included video interviews with many of the legends featured in the game while the European version of the game included four additional exclusive legends from the
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video game series. It was published by Acclaim Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It was released in June 2004. The game features nine new legends. A version of the game for the
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games feature character rosters filled with wrestlers of the past. Several characters appear in all three games so far produced, whereas others only make an appearance in one or two.
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was released on the PlayStation 2 on December 3, 2001, and on the Xbox and GameCube on May 27, 2002. It contains over 40 of the biggest names in pro wrestling.
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and released on November 26, 2002 for both the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. It was later released for the Xbox on December 5, 2002.
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series has received mixed to average reviews from critics ever since the release of the first game.
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also features fictional characters that the player can compete against but not use themselves.
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EGM staff (September 2004). "Showdown: Legends of Wrestling".
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EGM staff (September 2004). "Showdown: Legends of Wrestling".
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EGM staff (February 2003). "Legends of Wrestling II (GC)".
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EGM staff (February 2002). "Legends of Wrestling (PS2)".
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Index

Genre(s)
Sports
Developer(s)
Acclaim Studios Salt Lake City
Acclaim Studios Austin
Publisher(s)
Acclaim Entertainment
PlayStation 2
GameCube
Xbox
Game Boy Advance
Legends of Wrestling
Showdown: Legends of Wrestling
professional wrestling
video games
Acclaim
PlayStation 2
GameCube
Xbox
Throwback Entertainment
Legends of Wrestling
Legends of Wrestling II
sequel
professional wrestling
video game
Legends of Wrestling
Acclaim Entertainment
Rob Van Dam
WWF
ECW

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