WWE Raw 2002, part of the WWE (then WWF) SmackDown! series, is a classic wrestling video game that brought the excitement of the WWE to gamers everywhere. Developed by Blitz Arcade and published by THQ, it was initially released for PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube, and PC.
Honest opinion: Only for nostalgia or completionists.
The game was criticized in 2002 for:
However, it features:
Modern alternatives like WWE 2K24 or even emulated SmackDown: Here Comes the Pain (PS2) provide far better gameplay.
Since no PC port exists, the only reliable way to play WWE Raw 2002 on a Windows computer is through Xbox emulation. The most compatible emulator as of 2026 is Xemu (open-source original Xbox emulator).
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Safe practice: Stick to emulation with your own disc. If you don’t own the game, consider purchasing a used Xbox copy (eBay, ~$10-20) for legal backup purposes.
If you want a wrestling game on PC without emulation, consider these official releases:
| Game | Year | Platform | Notes | |------|------|----------|-------| | WWE 2K19 | 2018 | Steam | Often called the last great simulation WWE game. Still has active modding community. | | WWE 2K24 | 2024 | Steam | Latest entry with crossplay, showcase modes, and improved PC performance. | | Wrestling Empire | 2021 | Steam | Low-poly indie gem with deep customization and career mode. | | Pro Wrestling X | 2024 (full release) | Steam | Spiritual successor to WCW/nWo Revenge – still in active development. | WWE Raw 2002: A Classic Game Revisited WWE
WWE Raw 2 (2004) – the sequel – also never came to PC but can be emulated similarly.
What you need:
Basic setup:
dd or ImgBurn to create an ISO from your WWE Raw disc.Performance note: WWE Raw runs at about 30-60 FPS on mid-range PCs (Ryzen 5, GTX 1060 or better). Some minor graphical glitches persist but are generally playable.