Wrestling Booker Simulator gives players the chance to take control of an entire wrestling promotion, from deciding who wins matches to managing the personalities, ambitions and relationships that shape the roster.
Fans of WWE 2K’s popular GM Mode may already be familiar with the idea of booking their own shows, but WBS aims to take that concept much further. With multiple promotions, a wide variety of match types and long-term consequences for booking decisions, the game offers the kind of freedom that could test even the most experienced wrestling fans.
Currently, UWA, PTW, HCW, VARIA, FFPW and SLAM are all available in the game, with more promotions expected to be added before its planned late-2026 release. A demo is already available on Steam, giving players an early look at what to expect from the full game.
After being invited by the developers to try the demo, I came away with the impression that Wrestling Booker Simulator is less about simply putting together a card and more about managing the unpredictable world of professional wrestling.
Wrestling Booker Simulator Demo: Gameplay and First Thoughts
Players begin by selecting a promotion and choosing the kind of challenge they want. Different promotions offer varying budgets and roster difficulties, while a separate difficulty setting allows players to adjust the overall challenge of the game.
From there, the objective sounds simple in theory: book the show.
Unlike WWE 2K’s GM Mode, where players are generally given a set number of matches and segments to fill, WBS gives them a total amount of showtime. How that time is used is entirely up to the player. A show could feature a lengthy 45-minute promo segment, a series of quick matches or almost anything in between.
That freedom is one of the game’s biggest strengths. Players can decide who wins, how matches end and what happens during them. A champion can build a dominant winning streak, an underdog can score a major upset, or a match can end in a frustrating disqualification if that is what the booker believes is best.
The in-ring action is only part of the experience, however. The personalities, ambitions, relationships and frustrations of the roster can all change over time, creating the potential for unexpected consequences and last-minute booking problems.
The downside is that all of this depth can make WBS intimidating at first. The menus contain a huge number of options, and players unfamiliar with complex management and simulation games may initially struggle to understand where everything is located.
One area that could be improved is the way champions are presented when booking matches. Players can filter the roster to show champions, but it is not immediately obvious who the promotion’s top champion or tag team champions are. A clearer title hierarchy would make the roster easier to understand, particularly for players who are unfamiliar with a particular promotion.
Wrestling Booker Simulator will not be for everyone. Players looking for a quick, pick-up-and-play wrestling experience may find the number of menus and options overwhelming. However, for fans who have ever watched a wrestling show and thought, “I would have booked that differently,” WBS could offer an impressive level of control.
Players can keep up to date with WBS on Steam here.
