When people think of their favorite wrestling games, the storylines of the many games in the series have rarely been brought up. While it is fair to say that wrestling games don’t tend to feature the storytelling of games like Red Dead Redemption or The Last Of Us, they can still be quite interesting.
Wrestling games have tried a wide variety of different stories over the years, and as a result, some of them have been absolutely bonkers. A story being strange doesn’t necessarily make it bad, in fact, some of the best story modes in wrestling games feature some of the strangest decisions a storyteller could have made.
9 The Attitude Era - WWE 13
This story mode barely makes the cut thanks to the fact that it’s really more of a documentary mode than it is any kind of original story. With that said, there are people that love the The Attitude Era story even though it’s something they likely already experienced on TV.
You get to make your way through the iconic era, taking control of various iconic wrestlers in some of their most high-profile matches. You’ll likely know all the storylines featured, but it is a great way to relive a time that may feel rather nostalgic.
8 Batista And Rey Mysterio - Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009
Wrestling stories have a hard time standing out as unique thanks to the fact that a storyline either tends to be over some kind of grudge or over one of the many championships. The storyline for the co-op story mode of Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009 featured a bit of both.
The entire story is fairly standard, but it’s a fun mode that lets you and a friend take control of two of the most popular wrestlers of the modern era. There aren’t many multiplayer stories to play in wrestling games, making this story a fun one to experience, especially toward the end.
7 Chris Jericho’s Mystery Attacker - Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009
The actual storyline isn’t anything amazing, but the story features plenty of entertaining matches against some of the most popular wrestlers of all time. The basic story sees Chris Jericho dealing with a mysterious masked man who’s intent on ending Jericho.
Adding a bit of mystery into the standard wrestling story does make things a bit more interesting, and you even get to make a decision about who you believe the masked man is. This offers a bit of a branch in the story, and while it’s not much, it is a nice surprise that options were put into a story like that.
6 Story Mode - WWE Day Of Reckoning
You get to create your own wrestler to rise up the ranks of the WWE in this fun little story. This forgotten story mode is actually incredibly replayable considering you can take two separate routes through it. You’ll have the option to join Raw or Smackdown to win a world championship.
Your choice doesn’t simply affect who you’ll be facing, instead, the choice decides your storyline and allies. If you join Raw, you’ll become a member of the famous stable, Evolution. If you choose Smackdown, you’ll be working alongside the iconic Undertaker.
5 Season Mode - Smackdown Vs. Raw 2006
Smackdown Vs. Raw 2006 is one of the fan-favorite games from the series thanks to its incredible modes that are both simple and filled with interesting features. Both the Raw season and Smackdown season are excellent in their own ways, but many agree that the Smackdown series stands out for a few reasons.
One of the biggest reasons this season remains in the minds of fans is because of a chunk of story in which Eddie Guerrero controls The Undertaker with his infamous urn. You can choose who to side with to some degree, leading to plenty of fun matches and a lot of interesting scenes.
4 WCW Re-Appears - WWE 12
One of the most head-scratching storylines WWE has put in any of their games is also a ton of fun. The entire storyline sees an original character taking on a group of superstars who have changed allegiances to attempt to revive WCW.
Fans of WCW will probably have a ton of fun with the storyline as it twists and turns, and title belts are defaced. The entire story does end the way you’d expect at the end of the day, but that doesn’t keep it from being a fascinating tale to experience.
3 Rey Mysterio Gets Amnesia - Smackdown Vs. Raw 2011
The 2011 entry to the Smackdown Vs. Raw series tried out some bizarre storylines, but quite a few are loved by fans of the games. Rey’s storyline see’s him losing his memory after suddenly being struck by a limo backstage.
As you attempt to get to the bottom of what happened to Mysterio, you’ll be offered a wide array of choices that have some impact on both the story and the various matches you’ll have to play through. The story ends at Wrestlemania, and you’ll be glad to have finally put the small mystery to rest.
2 The New United Kingdom - WWE 12
This villainous storyline from WWE 12 lets you play as Sheamus in his quest for all the gold that WWE has to offer. Eventually, the story leads to the formation of a group featuring famous wrestlers from across the pond in order to dominate the company.
Of course, bad guys can’t work together for all that long. The story becomes chaos as various members of the stable betray one another, leading to a huge brawl to close out the story. There are plenty of fun twists and turns, and Sheamus fans will definitely have fun with it.
1 Road To Wrestlemania Vs. Undertaker - Smackdown Vs. Raw 2011
Taking on the tough Road To Wrestlemania story that ends with you challenging The Undertaker might be the most bizarre story in any wrestling game, but it’s also one of the absolute best. It combines everything you could want from a wrestling game story to provide hours of fun.
There are plenty of fun gimmick matches to play through, including a shocking and strange battle royal. The entire story sees The Undertaker attempting to get into your mind in the lead-up to your match.