Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium (1996) was the definitive edition of Fire Pro on the Super Famicom, refining mechanics and introducing the beloved “Edit Mode” for creating custom wrestlers. This feature became a cornerstone of the series, letting fans build detailed replicas of real-life stars or entirely original characters, vastly expanding replay value.

The timing-based grapple system was further polished, with expanded move sets and sharper pacing. The presentation reached the SNES hardware’s limits, with expressive sprites, smoother animations, and arenas that felt alive. Match variety, including tag bouts and stipulations, kept gameplay engaging, but the Edit Mode stole the show, empowering fans to simulate endless dream matches.

X Premium is remembered as a landmark, both for perfecting 2D Fire Pro gameplay and for introducing customization that made it a fan-driven sandbox. It’s often ranked among the greatest wrestling games of all time.