GRAPHICS- A tad better graphics than WM2K and VP2, but not as many faces in the CAW as VP2.
GAMEPLAY-Somewhat improved over VP2, being able to now throw and catch weapons, the ability to have weapons stay on the mat, the ability to switch from front to back to front grapples. New animations for many of the moves, many of the submission finishers are now special finishers that can only be done during special. The 4-player slowdown hampers the experience somewhat. Has a descent ladder match and breakable tables.
BEST FEATURE-The attention to detail paid to all of the arenas, good job AKI, it now has backstage fighting areas that don�t need loading. The great season mode that has different paths. The Smackdown mall was a nice feature, but why have to purchase normal moves that were �free� in VP2 and WM2K. Still a great feature, plus the navigation has been vastly improved and the actual moves in the CAW are in alphabetical order.
WORST FEATURE-The Royal Rumble camera shift, the slowdown when more than 3 players are on the screen.
IN A NUTSHELL-A great last effort by AKI on the N64 that is only hampered by the N64�s limitations. I�m surprised there wasn�t a Mask creator or the fact that legit tag teams come out separately, I know it�s possible because they sometimes come out together in season mode.