Looking for more retro wrestling ROMs? Check out our guides on WWE Raw 2 and WCW Mayhem for the original Xbox.

: In a historic blunder, an incorrect, bug-riddled build of the game was accidentally sent to manufacturers. This "Revision 1" disc suffered from broken Xbox Live connectivity and frequent crashes. Visual Splendor

If you are willing to tweak settings, use the right BIOS, and forgive a few graphical glitches, you will be rewarded with a visually stunning, slow-burn wrestling experience that feels unlike any other game from the 2000s.

Despite its technical polish, the game is often remembered for its ambitious but flawed mechanics:

, the experience varies wildly depending on the version found. The Xbox Files: #21 – WWE WrestleMania 21 - CelJaded

This is the critical question. As of late 2025, the has a mixed reputation in the emulation scene.