This Is Why Here Comes The Pain Is Legendary | Bret Hart Season Mode

This livestream continues a Season Mode playthrough of WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain on the PlayStation 2, featuring Bret “The Hitman” Hart. This run is focused on classic PS2-era wrestling gameplay, natural storytelling, and the match pacing that made Here Comes The Pain a fan favorite.

WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestling games ever made. Its Season Mode, gameplay flow, and presentation captured a perfect balance between arcade fun and wrestling realism. Playing through the mode as Bret Hart highlights the technical style, ring psychology, and storytelling that defined his legacy.

This stream is played in a relaxed, authentic way. There will be moments of commentary and moments where the gameplay is allowed to breathe, staying close to how these games were originally enjoyed during the PS2 era. No mods or remasters are used — this is the original console experience.

If you’re a fan of Bret Hart, WWE Legends, or classic wrestling games like SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth and Here Comes The Pain, this playthrough is built for you. It’s also a great starting point for anyone looking for retro wrestling games to play or revisit.

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