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Gameplay

The roster of underground wrestlers features more than 20 combatants, including notable hardcore wrestlers, music personalities, and adult film actresses. The game includes an option for turning the game's blood effects on and off; the original game does not have said option. Each wrestler now has an introduction video. There are also sixteen unlockable music videos.

Roster

Reception

''Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood'' received "generally unfavorable" reviews on both platforms according to video game

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'' gave the PlayStation 2 version a score of one six, two sevens, and one six, for a total of 26 out of 40.

References

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