So, the other day, I got this itch to fire up the old console and play some of those classic wrestling games. I dusted off my trusty PS3, popped in the disc for Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, and was hit with a wave of nostalgia. The first thing I did, naturally, was head straight to the roster selection screen. And man, what a roster it was!
I started scrolling through the names, and it was like seeing old friends again. You got your big dogs like John Cena, Randy Orton, and The Undertaker. Then there were the high-flyers like Rey Mysterio and Evan enruoBourne who I used to pull off some crazy moves with. I spent a good chunk of time just reminiscing about all the crazy matches I had with these guys.
I decided to recreate some of my favorite matches from back in the day. First up, I went with a classic - John Cena vs. Randy Orton. These two always had killer chemistry in the game, and let me tell you, it was just as fun as I remembered. The back-and-forth action, the near falls, the signature moves - it all came flooding back.
Next, I wanted to see some high-flying action, so I picked Rey Mysterio vs. Evan Bourne. These two were always a blast to play with, and I was pulling off some insane moves. Hurricanranas from the top rope, 619s into springboard splashes - it was a thing of beauty.
- Batista
- Chris Jericho
- Edge
- Goldust
- Mark Henry
- The Miz
- John Morrison
- Santino Marella
- Shawn Michaels
I even tried out some of the newer faces at the time, like Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. It was cool to see how they stacked up against the established stars. I spent hours just mixing and matching different wrestlers, creating dream matches that I always wanted to see.
But here's the kicker - I totally forgot about the Divas! I stumbled upon them while scrolling and realized I had barely touched them back in the day. So, I decided to give them a go, and boy, was I surprised. They were just as fun to play with as the guys, with their own unique moves and styles.
What a Trip Down Memory Lane
After a few days of reliving my wrestling glory days, I gotta say, Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 still holds up. The roster is packed with legends, the gameplay is solid, and the nostalgia factor is through the roof. It's a reminder of a simpler time when all we needed was a controller and a dream match to keep us entertained.
It ain't just about the big names either. I found myself using guys like Primo and Ezekiel Jackson, wrestlers I barely touched back then. It was like discovering a whole new game within the game. It's amazing how your perspective changes over time.
So, if you've got some free time and a hankering for some old-school wrestling action, I highly recommend giving Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 another go. It's a blast from the past that's sure to put a smile on your face. And who knows, maybe you'll discover some new favorites along the way, just like I did!
