Several forums and communities have hosted these files for years:

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However, the true power of Returns lies not just in creating wrestlers, but in . Because editing a single wrestler’s moveset, parameters, and AI logic can take hours, the community has thrived on distributing complete memory card saves that contain fully realized rosters of real-world wrestlers.

Managing saves depends on how you are playing the game today. 1. On PCSX2 (PC Emulator)

For decades, the FPWR community has thrived on sharing "saves"—memory card files packed with hundreds of custom wrestlers, ring edits, and referee modifications. Whether you are playing on an original PlayStation 2 or using an emulator like PCSX2, this guide will walk you through finding, managing, and importing to turn your roster from vanilla to legendary. Why Use Fire Pro Wrestling Returns Saves?

If you are playing on a PS2, managing your roster requires hardware tools.

You will need to delete other games or move your FPWR save to a dedicated memory card. Conclusion

: High-quality community saves often include custom ring textures and logos for promotions like WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA.

have created massive "Save Packs" that provide curated rosters for specific eras.

Classic wrestling (1970s–1990s) This save strips away modern wrestlers to focus on Bruno Sammartino, Harley Race, Ric Flair (in four different eras), Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and every NWA champion up to 1995. The move sets are slower and more methodical, reflecting the technical style of the era.

FPWR allows you to group wrestlers into custom promotions and stables. Spend time organizing your imported saves into clear groups (e.g., NJPW, Retro WWF, Indy Circuit) to make the character select screen clean and scannable.

Managing these files usually requires specific software to convert or move them: