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Games Like The Pay Window: 80s Wrestling Simulator

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Book shows, manage talent, build feuds, and survive the US territory era and beyond in a text-based wrestling booking sim where ratings, money, morale, and momentum can make or break your promotion.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q3 2026
Developer: Oceanic Porkchop Studios
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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