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WWF Smackdown! 2 Know Your Role follows 2000's highly successful WWF Smackdown! with wrestlers new to the federation (over 50 included) and never before seen Ladder and Tornado Tag Team matches. Whereas the original title was the first wrestling game to have storyline sequences, this sequel has i...

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Developer
Yuke's

Released on
2000

Size
1–2 Players

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

Downloads
Fighting

Publisher
THQ

ESRB Rating
T - Teen

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WWF Smackdown! 2 Know Your Role follows 2000’s highly successful WWF Smackdown! with wrestlers new to the federation (over 50 included) and never before seen Ladder and Tornado Tag Team matches. Whereas the original title was the first wrestling game to have storyline sequences, this sequel has improved on the idea with better and up to date character interaction.

The subtitle of WWF Smackdown! 2 comes from one of the World Wrestling Federation’s most notable superstars — The Rock; he informs his opponents to “Know your role and shut your mouth!”

The sequel features a larger arsenal of moves, which not only includes signature moves of WWF wrestlers, but also those of other wrestling promotions, such as WCW, Japanese associations, etc. The game also adds striking moves in one-on-one matches and special double team moves.

The Season Mode from the previous game returns, adding more scenes depicting wrestlers preparing for a match, and featuring multiplayer support, with up to four players participating in a tournament. Create-A-Superstar mode has been enhanced, allowing the player to customize facial features and outfits of their wrestlers. A new Create-A-Taunt feature, in which the player can create a new taunt for a custom wrestler, has been added.

Features:
– Featuring a variety of WWF experiences including the “High Flying Ladder” match, “Hell in a Cell,” and the “Casket” matc
– Select from 50 different characters and fight in a variety of environments including the VIP room and a parking lot
– Cooperate with a friend and finish your opponent in “Tornado Tag Team” mode

WWF Smackdown! 2: Know Your Role

Released in late 2000 by THQ and developed by Yuke's, WWF Smackdown! 2: Know Your Role stands as a monumental high-water mark for the golden era of professional wrestling games. Capturing the chaotic, rebellious energy of the peak WWF Attitude Era, this classic title allowed players to step into the boots of icon-tier legends like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and Undertaker. While originally a home console exclusive, its incredibly fast-paced gameplay, brief match times, and frantic action translate perfectly into a classic arcade-style experience that values instant gratification over complex simulation.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The gameplay mechanics of Know Your Role revolutionized digital wrestling with a blistering tempo and arcade-style combo chains. Unlike its slower contemporaries, it focuses on rapid-fire strikes, quick-trigger grapples, and chaotic, multi-man match types like the Royal Rumble, Casket matches, and the iconic TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) match. Players navigate fully interactive environments, allowing brawls to spill out of the ring and into the locker rooms, boiler rooms, or VIP lobbies where backstage items can be used as weapons. Momentum is key: landing successful moves builds up the "SmackDown!" meter, allowing players to execute devastating character-specific finishers. The game also boasts a highly praised Season Mode with dynamic, branching storylines, and an extensive Create-a-Superstar system that allows players to craft their own custom rosters with unique move sets.