Wrestling Encore (2005) was another indie project from Mat Dickie, expanding on Wrestling MPire with more chaotic 3D matches and booking options. Players could manage promotions, customize rosters, and play through career modes while engaging in clunky but entertaining in-ring action.

The charm lay in freedom: MDickie gave players tools to simulate any scenario, from traditional wrestling to bizarre brawls. While criticized for crude graphics and rough mechanics, it built a loyal cult following. Wrestling Encore solidified MDickie’s reputation as the king of indie wrestling sims, influencing his later hits like Wrestling Revolution.