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***FAQ/Move List Version 1.6***
Game: WWF Wrestlemania X8
Rating: Teen
System: GameCube
Company: THQ/JAKKS Pacific
FAQ Created by: Brakker-Z Ryan Rider
Message Board NickName(GameFAQs): SteveBlackman
Date originally created: 06-11-02
Table Of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Game Review
3. Updates
4. Frequently Asked Questions
5. Types of Matches
6. Secrets and Codes
7. Move List
8. Controls
9. Wrestlers
10.Wrestlers' Moves
11.Credits
12.Conclusion
13.Copyright Info
1. My Introduction
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Guess who's back back back..back again. That's right, Brakker-Z Ryan Rider,
not Shady, is back for yet another FAQ! This game has been one of the best
on GameCube so far! Enjoy the FAQ peeps...
Hope this helps,
~Brakker-Z Ryan Rider
P.S. If you have any additions, questions, critiques, comments, or anything
else concerning this FAQ, please e-mail me at ryanrider@canada.com.
2. Game Review
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If you know me then you will obviously know how much I love wrestling. I've
got almost every wrestling game of all time and always try to get news one
on the first day. I am also not the greatest fan of the GameCube, but this
game actually is pretty good! When the last WWF game came out(WWF Raw), it
fell short of expectations. All the gimmick matches and 1P modes that people
had grown to love were just not there. Is WWF Wrestlemania X8 the savior?
Kinda.
It's not perfect; but it's a darn good improvement. The gimmick matches in
this game are all amazing. You can jump off ladders in a Ladder Match, put
people threw tables in a Table Match, or combine them both(including a 20-Foot
ladder) and have a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match! There is also the famous
Steel Cage and Hell In A Cell matches inside large cages. And don't forget
the 60-Minute Iron Man Match which the winner is the one with the most
pinfalls, submissions, and disqualifications. The one player mode is just
a slight improvement over Raw, with more titles to win.
There are many wrestlers to choose from ranging from top wrestlers like Stone
Cold, The Rock, and Hulk Hogan all the way to the likes of Hurricane and Lance
Storm! There could still be many more gimmick matches, but then there'd be
no point for a sequel! An example of this would be to allow people to throw
others off the Hell In A Cell(which cannot be done obviously).
There's the Path of a Champion mode, in which you battle your way threw the
top superstars in that division to win the WWF, Intercontinental, European,
Hardcore, Light Heavyweight, and Tag Team title belts. Another good thing
is that you can save in the middle, so if your brother or sister wants to
go on you don't have to restart unlike in Raw. There is also a Multiplayer
Belt mode called the Battle for the Belts. You and as many friends as possible
can fight over 40 title belts, or even more if you make your own!
The gameplay is not too easy nor too hard depending on what level of difficulty
you choose in the options menu. It is a brand new grapple system. It's way
different than those of WWF No Mercy and WWF Raw, and more similar to the
Smackdown series. It's actually quite simple after some practice. The A
Button for grappling, B Button for striking, X and A Buttons to pick up weapons
and stuff, the Y Button to run, and the Control Stick to run. It may be a
bit unusual at first, but after awhile you get used to the new controls.
Now for the graphics and sound. I don't know why so many people think the
graphics stink in this game?! I think they are completely fine in my view,
and a game shouldn't be judged on it's graphics; especially when they are
pretty good! The entrances and design of the ring are simply amazing. As for
the wrestlers though, some of them look very wierd and hilarious. I mean,
since when did RVD have such a small head! As for the sound, it's just as
good as any other GameCube game except if you have a very old TV like I do.
A thing that pissed me off a bit was how some of the
wrestlers(*COUGH*nWo*COUGH*) had fake theme music since THQ was their lazy
selfs and didn't feel like putting their real theme music like on Television.
The CAW(Create-A-Wrestler) feature is also quite good but could have been
better. Maybe a few more additions and features here and there. There is also
not too many different t-shirts and pants to choose from. Major points off
here, THQ and Jakked Pacific. Not terrible though, just not as good as some
of the past games.
As for replayability, I think that there's a lot just like in any wrestling
game. There is just too much to do in this game. You can have big Royal Rumbles
or belt tournaments with your buddies and friends, you can try to get every
single hidden wrestler, win all titles, play all sorts of kinds of gimmick
matches against the computer or a human player/players, etc. You'll never
get bored of this game. And when the time comes that you do, put it away and
after a few weeks or months you'll end up loving it again!
As for to buy or rent, I suggest that you rent this game first as I say that
some people love this game, and some people don't. You either love it or hate
it! I bought it knowing that, and I loved it. So I guess it's all about personal
preference, just like WWF Raw for X-Box. Rent it at your local Blockbuster
or other video game retailer, and if you like it then definitely buy it! If
you're a big wrestling fan like me, I guarantee you'll love this game.
Pros:
-Pretty Good Graphics
-Lots of Gimmick Matches
-40 Titles
-More recent wrestlers
Cons:
-Still not perfect
-CAW System isn't too good
-Not enough storyline in 1P Mode
-Not enough wrestlers
Overall: 8.5/10 A great game that could have been a touch better if they had
worked harder. More wrestlers, storylines, and a better CAW system in the
sequel would make this game perfect. And don't forget the ability to throw
people off the Steel Cage! Anyways, peace out.
3. Updates
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06-11-02-Version 1.0: Just started the FAQ. Look for major updates in the
coming days/weeks.
06-13-02-Version 1.2: Added several codes, F-A-Qs, and started the Move List.
06-14-02-Version 1.3: Boy do I have a lot of free time with school now over!
Finished the Move List and added a few codes. Also started the Wrestlers'
Moves Section.
07-29-02-Version 1.4: Added lots of Wrestler's Move Lists. Also fixed the
ASCII art. Look for major updates in the near future.
07-29-03-Version 1.5: I can't believe its been a year since my last update.
Did a huge update and almost finished the move list. The FAQ is now almost
complete.
09-21-03-Version 1.6: Added some wrestlers' move lists. This FAQ should be
completed completely by October 31st 2003(my set date).
4. Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: This game sucks! Why do you plan to make a FAQ for it?
A: Something called freedom of opinion. If you are a non open-minded wrestling
game hater and dislike the game, don't waste your time sending me e-mails
flaming the game. Also, please keep your opinions to yourself.
Q: How can you have seven wrestlers on the screen at once?
A: 4 Wrestlers, the referee, and the announcers.
Q: How do u do the 3-d?
A: Make sure your wrestler has Flapjack as one of his moves. Stand in front
of your partner while he is on the apron. Take a few steps, and irish whip
your opponent to the ropes. While whipping, press Z Down and when he comes
back press down and then your partner will be in the ring to do the 3D! It's
pretty hard, but with some practice you can master it!
Q: When I put my partner to help me for 20 seconds, he only stays for 2 seconds!
What can I do?
A: Complain to THQ, not me. It was then who had a bad counting timer, or maybe
your partner was a slow wrestler like The Big Show.
Q: How do you make a CAW have an nWo shirt?
A: You DO NOT need to clone a wrestler to get the nWo t-shirt. You just need
to go to logo t-shirts on the Upper Body section of the CAW.
Q: How do you climb out of the cage?
A: Wait until your opponent is all weak and groggy and then press X and Up
on the side of the cage.
Q: How do you do a finisher?
A: Wait until your stamina meter is flashing. You then Press A + B at the
same time when you want to do your finisher. Each wrestler has up to four
finishers including front grapple, back grapple, front submission, and back
submission.
Q: How do you make your own belts in Battle For The Belts Mode?
A: It's very easy to do; just click Unification Match instead of Title Shot.
Q: I tag in my partner, and when he's in there fighting, how in the HELL do
I get him to tag me back into the match?
A: Try to go in the ring during submissions and he might remember that you
are there. Otherwise, just have patience my friend.
Q: How do get weapons from underneath the ring?
A: A+X and control stick towards the ring apron.
Q: Can you steal your opponent's finisher like in WM2K and No Mercy?
A: Nope.
Q: How do you do the 3d through a table?
A: To do a 3D threw a table, make Bubba Ray and D-Von on both sides of the
table and make them both press the A Button(grapple) at the same time..
Simple, eh? Not. It takes some practice.
Q: Can you use superstars faces and attires that are in the game (Undertaker,
Triple H, Austin, etc.)?
A: The answer is simple: yes.
Q: How do you win a 30 man royal rumble it is impossible!?
A: Nothing is impossible!
Q: What's an effective way to break out of a pin?
A: Press L and R Buttons at the same time, or just all the buttons.
Q: Are there any secret wrestlers in this game?
A: Yes, there are several. Head down to the Secrets and Codes secret for more
info.
Q: How do I get out of the cell?
A: You can. To break out of the Hell In A Cell, Irish Whip your opponent into
the side of the cell three times in a row.
Q: Is it possible to make your CAW's hair the color orange?
A: Yes.
Q: Is it true that there are any secret arenas?
A: Yes, it is. The three secret arenas are Wrestlemania X7, Smackdown, and
Royal Rumble 2001.
Q: Is there any blood in the game?
A: No, there isn't. In Wrestlemania XIX(the sequel), there is though.
Q: Are you sure? I heard there is still some blood hidden in the game.
A: I said no! Those rumors are all fake.
Q: Should I buy this game?
A: If you are a wrestling fan, yes. Otherwise, rent the game first!
Q: Can I have a list of all your CAWs?
A: I still haven't made any except for fake wrestlers. I have been too busy
working on the rest of the FAQ. I'll try to make a few later this week.
Q: WWF Raw or WWF Wrestlemania X8?
A: Tough one, I'd say its a tie.
Q: Is "The One and Only" in this game?
A: Well it's technical name is Cobra Clutch Slam, but it's in here.
Q: Is the Jackhammer in this game for a Goldberg CAW?
A: Yes, it's a front grapple finisher.
Q: How do you clone a wrestler?
A: It's easy. Just go to copy instead of edit.
Q: Is it true that there are Tag Team HIAC matches and fatal 4 way HIAC matches?
A: Yes.
Q: Is Scotty 2 Hotty in this game?
A: The answer is yes, and the worm is in the game too!
Q: Why isn't Shawn Micheals, Eddy Guerrero, etc. in this game?
A: There returns happened too late to add them into the game at the last
minute.
Q: I heard somewhere that they have the Fireman Carry to Falling Pancake Slam
in this game to make a Brock Lesnar CAW. Is this true?
A: Sorry, but its not. They have the Fireman Carry and Falling Pancake Slam
but seperately, not together.
Q: What's a good way to break out of a pin?
A: I just mash on A, B, and X since they're all lined up for my thumb to kick
out of pins and submissions while pressing towards the ropes with the control
stick.
Q: OK, how do you get off the friggin' mat. It'll be the beginning of the
match, I'll get knocked down and just lie there. I press buttons and move
the control stick and he just kind of twitches. I thought it might be my custom
guy, because for starters I left his abilities at default. It's not just my
custom guy, it seems like everyone takes forever to get up, but the computer
always gets up faster than me. Even when I'm winning. Little help. I'm getting
very frustrated.
A: Your copy must be pretty ****ed up! I suggest to go and return it as soon
as possible.
Q: How many matches does it take to win each title?
A: 10 matches each.
Q: You rule Ryan Rider, you're the man, you're my best friend(swear i've
gotten these!), etc.
A: Thanks people for your support!
5. Types of Matches
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Exhibition:
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-Single Match: A normal one on one 3-Fall match. You can play against a human
or computer player.
-Tag Team Match: Two versus Two(tag format).
-Tornado Match: Two against two again. In a Tornado match, both members of
the Tag-team are in the ring at the same time; as there is no tagging.
-Triple Threat: Three human or computer players against each other.
-Fatal 4-Way: Same as Triple Threat but with four people.
-Battle Royal: A "last man standing" match. The last person not to be pinned
out of four people wins.
-Handicap matches: Two or three against one! For very skilled players only.
-Royal Rumble: My personal favorite, you choose 30 Superstars with four in
the ring at a time, with the best one winning this amazingly fun multi-player
match.
-Hardcore Match: Anything goes; no weapons or holds are barred.
-Cage Match: The point of this match is to be the first person to escape the
cage.
-Hell In A Cell: A normal match in a 16-Foot cell!
-Ladder/Table Matches: There names explains itself.
-TLC Match: Tables, A 20-Foot Ladder, and Chairs Match-up.
-Iron Man Match: The winner is the one with the most pinfalls, submissions,
and disqualifications in your specified time limit.
6. Secrets and Codes
====================
Get Chris Benoit:
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To unlock Chris Benoit, win the WWE Undisputed Championship.
Get Vince McMahon:
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To get Vince, win the WWE Intercontinental title.
Get Ric Flair:
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To unlock Flair, win the WWE Eurpoean Championship.
Get Rhyno:
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To unlock Rhyno, win the Hardcore Title.
Unlock Raven:
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To unlock Raven, win the WWE Light-Heavyweight Championship.
Get Stacy Kiebler:
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Win the Tag Team Title to unlock Stacy Kiebler.
Escape the Hell In A Cell:
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To break out of the Hell In A Cell, Irish Whip your opponent into the side
of the cell three times in a row.
Old Smackdown Arena:
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Win the WWF Title as the Rock to unlock the old SD! Arena.
WWF Wrestlemania X7 Arena:
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To unlock the WWF Wrestlemania X7 Arena and Ring, use every other arena and
it will be unlocked automatically.
MORE CODES/SECRETS COMING SOON!!
7. Move List:
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Standing-Attack/Strike:
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Weak Striking 1+2:
-R Punch
-L Punch
-Back Chop
-R Elbow Strike
-L Elbow Strike
-Rock Punch
-Austin Punch
-HHH Punch
-Angle Punch
-Taker Punch
-Canadian Punch
-Dudley Punch
-R Karate Strike
-L Karate Strike
-Body Blow
-Kane Punch
-Toe Kick
-High Kick
-R Middle Kick
-L Middle Kick
-Low Kick
-Jab 01
-Slap
-Rikishi Strike
-Jab 02
Standing-Combinations:
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-Body Blow
-Kane Punch
-Toe Kick
-High Kick
-R Middle Kick
-L Middle Kick
-Low Kick
-Jab 01
-Slap
-Rikishi Strike
-Jab 02
-R Punch
-L Punch
-Back Chop
-R Elbow Strike
-L Elbow Strike
-Rock Punch
-Austin Punch
-HHH Punch
-Angle Punch
-Taker Punch
-Canadian Punch
-Dudley Punch
-R Karate Strike
-L Karate Strike
Standing-Strong Attack 1+2:
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-Missile Dropkick
-Dropkick
-Hard Back Chop
-Dropkick to Knee
-Spinning Wheel Kick
-Spinning Back Kick
-People's Punch
-Spinning Knuckle
-Sledge Hammer
-Big Boot
-Sidekick 01
-Jumping Clothesline
-Step Jab
-Bionic Punch
-Sidekick 02
-Uppercut
-Full Swing Punch
-Clothesline
Front Grapple 1-2-3:
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-Shoulder Thrusts
-Arm Wrench with Hook Kick
-Hammer Throw Clothesline
-Headlock
-Headlock Smash
-Eye Rake
-Alternating Knee Strikes
-Manhattan Drop
-Rib Breaker
-Small Package
-Knee Lift
-Hurricanrana
-Dragon Screw
-Snapmare
-Headlock Takedown
-Arm Drag
-Jaw Breaker
-Double Arm Back Breaker
-RVD Wheel Kick
-Book End
-Powerbomb Pin
-Fireman's Carry
-Neck Breaker
-Russian Leg Sweep
-Northern Lights Suplex Pin
-Belly to Belly 01
-Side Walk Slam
-DDT
-People's DDT
-Bulldog
-Bradshaw Hammer
-Spinebuster 02
-Tombstone Piledriver
-Arm Wrench Lift Up Throw
-Falling Press Slam
-Double Arm DDT
-Wrist Lock Suplex Pin
-Stomach Break
-Spiral Bomb
-Regal Cutter
-High Angle Scoopslam
-Scoopslam
-Suplex
-Snap Suplex
-Side Suplex
-Front Suplex
-TBone Suplex
-Body Press Drop
-Double Arm Suplex
-Angle Front Suplex
-Spinebuster 01
-Allaoop
-Chokeslam
-Tazzplex
-Capture Suplex
-Neck Hanged Slam
-Kane Powerbomb
-Cat Fight Throw
-Double Arm Driver
Front Grapple 4-5:
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-Knee Lift
-Hurricanrana
-Dragon Screw
-Snapmare
-Headlock Takedown
-Arm Drag
-Jaw Breaker
-Double Arm Back Breaker
-RVD Wheel Kick
-Book End
-Shoulder Thrusts
-Arm Wrench with Hook Kick
-Hammer Throw Clothesline
-Headlock
-Headlock Smash
-Eye Rake
-Alternating Knee Strikes
-Manhattan Drop
-Rib Breaker
-Double Arm DDT
-Wrist Lock Suplex Pin
-Stomach Break
-Spiral Bomb
-Regal Cutter
-High Angle Scoopslam
-Scoopslam
-Suplex
-Snap Suplex
-Side Suplex
-Front Suplex
-TBone Suplex
-Body Press Drop
-Double Arm Suplex
-Angle Front Suplex
-Spinebuster 01
-Allaoop
-Chokeslam
-Tazzplex
-Capture Suplex
-Neck Hanged Slam
-Kane Powerbomb
-Cat Fight Throw
-Double Arm Driver
-Small Package
-Powerbomb Pin
-Fireman's Carry
-Neck Breaker
-Russian Leg Sweep
-Northern Lights Suplex Pin
-Belly to Belly 01
-Side Walk Slam
-DDT
-People's DDT
-Bulldog
-Bradshaw Hammer
-Spinebuster 02
-Tombstone Piledriver
-Arm Wrench Lift Up Throw
-Falling Press Slam
Rope Down Grapple:
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-Rope Guillotine
-Pull and Drop
Back Grapple 1-2-3-4-5:
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-Sleeper Hold
-Abdominal Stretch
-Pendulum Back Breaker
-Falling Neck Breaker
-School Boy
-Backslide Pin
-Backhead Crash
-Backhead Elbow Strike
-Back Rake
-Elbow Strike
-Neck Hanging
-Atomic Drop
-Shin Breaker
-Reverse DDT
-Falling Reverse DDT
-German Suplex Pin
-Sideslam
-Face Crusher
-Full Nelson Face Drop
-Falling Back Drop
-German Suplex
-Back Drop
-Reverse Suplex
-Full Nelson Slam
Ground Attack 1-2:
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-Stomp 01
-Guillotine Leg Drop
-Elbow Drop
-Austin Elbow Drop
-Knee Drop
-Head Drop
-Spiral Guillotine Leg Drop
-Somersault Drop
-Moonsault Drop
-Sledge Hammer
-Jumping Elbow Drop
-Stomp 02
-Toe Kick
-Big Splash
-Dropkick
Submission(U) 1+2:
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-Sleeper Hold
-Mount Punches 01
-People's Elbow
-Low Blow
-Head Pound
-Hair Trample
-Chin Lock
-Surfboard Stretch
-Hip Drop
Submission(S) 1:
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-Cross Arm Breaker
-Mount Punches 02
-Ground Punches
-Arm Smash 01
-Atomic Leg Drop
-Worm
Submission(S) 2:
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-Crippler Crossface
-Cross Arm Breaker 02
-Matustral Cradle
-Arm Wrench with Toe Kick
-Arm Smash 02
-Fujiwara Armbar
-Headlock
Submission(L)-Facing Up:
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-Elbow Crush
-Figure Four Leg Lock
-Stomp to Groin
-Side Leg Lock
-Leg Drop to Groin
-Boston Crab 01
-Strike to Groin
-Half Boston Crab 01
-Strike to Groin
-Half Boston Crab 01
-Walls Of Jericho
-Leg Lock
-Giant Swing
Submission(L) Facing Down:
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-Half Boston Crab 02
-Knee Breaker
-Boston Crab 02
-Regal Stretch
-Ankle Lock
-Reverse Indian Deathlock
Running Attack 1:
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-Missile Dropkick
-Dropkick
-Back Elbow Strike
-Elbow Strike
-Flying Forearm Attack
-Shoulder Block
-Diving Shoulder Block
-Kitchen Sink
-R Clothesline
-L Clothesline
-Bicycle Kick
-Diving Clothesline 01
-People's Clothesline
-People's Diving Clothesline
-Jumping Knee Attack
-Spear
-Flying Body Press
-Spinning Wheel Kick
-DVon Rolling Attack
-Diving Clothesline 02
-Diving Clothesline 03
-Hip Block
-Poetry In Motion
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