Decide on your roster size. The game allows up to 500 edit slots. Do not fill them all at once. Start with 50 core wrestlers.
Take the time to install one. It will turn a good wrestling game into the greatest wrestling simulation ever created. Fire up your PS2, emulator, or PS3—download that save file, and get ready for 100% matches that will have you jumping off your couch. Fire Pro Wrestling Returns Saves
This is where become essential. A "save" isn't just a progress file; it’s a fully realized universe. It contains meticulously crafted custom wrestlers, referees, rings, organizations, and saved match histories. Decide on your roster size
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Save loads but wrestlers are invisible | Missing edit parts (usually face parts). | Download the save first, then overwrite. | | Game freezes during title match | Corrupted logic or a "Special Skill" mismatch. | Delete the specific wrestler causing the freeze. Re-download the save. | | Memory card says "Corrupted Data" | Wrong file format or incomplete transfer. | Use PS2 Save Builder to convert to the correct region (NTSC vs PAL). | | CPU wrestlers never use new moves | Move Logic settings were not copied over. | Ensure the save file includes the MOVE.DAT file, not just EDIT.DAT . | Part 7: The Future of Fire Pro Wrestling Returns Saves Despite the release of Fire Pro Wrestling World on PC and PS4 (2017–2018), many veterans argue that Returns still has the superior logic engine, especially for tag team matches. The community continues to produce saves for FPWR because the "Edit Points" system in World is less generous, and the PS2 version runs perfectly on emulators, including the Steam Deck and mobile devices. Start with 50 core wrestlers