Fire Pro Wrestling 2 (2002) for the Game Boy Advance was the second handheld Fire Pro to reach the West, cementing the franchise’s reputation outside Japan. Featuring a huge roster of homage wrestlers from across the globe, it brought the timing-based grappling system to handhelds with impressive depth for portable hardware.

Gameplay was faithful to the Fire Pro formula—stamina, pacing, and precise grappling determined success. Customization was robust, letting players edit wrestlers and simulate endless dream matches. While visuals were minimal, they were clear and functional. For Western audiences, Fire Pro 2 was a revelation, proving handheld games could deliver deep, strategic wrestling experiences.