5. WWF Wrestlemania 2000 (N64, 1999, THQ)
Cementing the now lasting relationship between THQ and the WWF/E, WWF Wrestlemania 2000 with The Rock emblazoned on the front of the cover fine-tuned the engine used in WCW/nWo Revenge, another worthy contender that probably would have made the list if AKI hadn’t made two impressive sequels. The game’s impressive roster of 50 WWF wrestlers, complete with authentic moves and entrances, and almost exhaustive Create-A-Wrestler mode complemented its linear season mode, which went through all of the pay-per-views in the Wrestlemania season. You could even change the attire of any of the superstars, a feature I hope will return in the upcoming WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2010 through its Superstars Threads mode. Best of all, you could recreate wrestlers like Goldberg and Macho Man Randy Savage from the clothing and moves parts given in CAW mode to fill out the roster with more of your fan favorites.
