Backyard Wrestling: Don’t Try This at Home (2003) brought the underground world of backyard brawling to PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Featuring real-life independent wrestlers and musicians from the Insane Clown Posse’s JCW promotion, it leaned on shock value and hardcore violence as its main draw.

Gameplay revolved around over-the-top weapon use, interactive environments, and brutal finishers. Matches took place in backyards, strip clubs, and gas stations rather than arenas, emphasizing chaos over tradition. While it lacked the polish of mainstream titles, it offered a gritty, rebellious alternative that appealed to fans of hardcore wrestling culture. The game’s notoriety helped it sell well enough to spawn a sequel.