Fire Pro ZOMG! - Fire Pro Wrestling Guides and Information

Since 1989, HUMAN Entertainment and Spike Co. Ltd. have produced the unique and highly entertaining Fire ProWrestling series of videogames for the Japanese market. In Japan, pro wrestling (or puroresu) is taken more seriously both as a sport and a form of competition than it is in most other regions of the world (with Mexico being the lone possible exception). Pro wrestling even receives coverage in the sporting column of major Japanese newpapers.

Fire ProWrestling games are a reflection of this spirit, focusing on solid simulation and technique as opposed to flashy graphics and mundane match options. For this reason, Fire Pro has developed a loyal following in its native homeland, as well as an evergrowing legion of fans in North America, Europe and abroad.

Over the last fifteen years, over a dozen Fire ProWrestling titles have appeared on several import consoles, including the PC Engine, Super Famicom, Saturn, PlayStation, Wonderswan and GameBoy Advance. Two handheld versions have even been distributed in the U.S. through BAM Entertainment. And as you'll see here, even though the series has steadily built a solid fan base, Fire Pro's own real-life version of Victory Road wasn't always a smooth one...

-From the introduction to Bill Wood's Fire Pro Returns Complete Guide

The mission of Fire Pro ZOMG! is simple: to centralize as much of the Fire Pro related guides, data, programs, information and other materials we can into one location and to give newbies and vets of the series alike the closest thing possible to a one-stop shop for all things Fire Pro.

The Fire Pro Wrestling series will doubtlessly bring any wrestling fan countless hours of entertainment. But that doesn't mean it is easy to learn. In most cases there is a severe language barrier to overcome, and beyond that, the grappling system is very different than what most American gamers are used to and can be frustrating to learn. If you're new to Fire Pro, check the following links to help you get started:

  • Text Guides - This list of guides has several pinned to the top, such as Bill Wood's excellent Beginner's Guide and Grappling Mechanics guide, that would be invaluable aid to new players.
  • Bill Wood's Complete Guide is by far the best guide released for Fire Pro Returns and is a must for any FPR fan.

You'll also find lots more character-specific and other guides in the Downloads area that can be of assistance.

If you're looking for edits, we have edit packs available in the Downloads section. Please keep in mind that we do not post edit packs of any kind without the edit creator's prior knowledge and approval!

If creating edits is your thing, there are some guides in the Downloads section that can help, as well as a wealth of information to be found in the Guides and Info area, including Jason Blackheart's tremendous Engine Guide.

If something doesn't work or if you have any questions, comments or suggesstions that you can't find answers for, feel free to swing by the forum. The only stupid question is the question that goes unasked.