The player chooses a wrestler with unique skills and presses various combinations of buttons to use different wrestling moves. It is possible to leave the ring; however, a player who leaves the ring for more than 20 seconds forfeits the match.
The game was one of the first wrestling games to feature an in-ring referee. The referee in the game is fairly accurate. For example, whenever a pinfall is attempted, the referee must run to where the two wrestlers are, lay on his stomach, and begin the three count. In effect, if the referee is on the other side of the ring when an opponent initiates a pin, the player will have additional time to try and escape.
1. Hillis
27 Feb 2007, 20:04 GMT
This game was the ultimate judge and jury for all childhood fights when I was growing up. No matter how right or wrong you were, all it took was a best of three series with this game to leave no doubt, no matter what the argument's origin, who the clear cut winner was. Sure it looked like something a caveman would have drawn if they discovered crayons first, and the sound was like Stephen Hawking drowning, but the simple, competitive gameplay made up for any shortcomings.
2. JP
19 Mar 2007, 16:17 GMT
Nothing beats picking "Amazon" and repeatedly munching your opponent's head. I hope the game comes with instructions for performing all the different moves. I'm sure I've forgotten them in the last 20 years. Of course, when I sit down with the controller they may miraculously come rushing back.
3. Tim
03 Apr 2007, 04:29 GMT
I used to love this game so much... my brother and I would play it for hours.
4. Virtual Cake
28 Jun 2007, 15:43 GMT
(in soviet russia)A WINNER IS YOU!
5. Geo
02 Oct 2007, 17:40 GMT
This was one of the very first games I ever played, and one of my favorites. Is there a release date yet as when this is coming to wii vc?
6. michinmuri
18 Oct 2007, 17:00 GMT
I agree with the review. Aged poorly. Only people who are nostalgic of this game or who are morbidly curious should get this (or possibly if you and a friend want to take out frustration on each other.) Yeah, amazon munching on your skullcap was freakin' hilarious. Also, it's funny to see Kin Korn Karn in action. My favorite move once I got it down is Hayabusa's "Back Brain Kick." BOOYA!!!!!
7. INSANELY_SIK
04 Dec 2007, 15:48 GMT
Do you guys think M.U.S.C.L.E. might come to the vc?
8. Tony
23 Jan 2008, 18:17 GMT
This game needs to come right now! No more waiting! The VC needs a wrestling game. After this they need to release Saturday Slam masters too.
This game has aged, its true, but Pro Wrestling is a very good game for an early NES title. I get all nostalgic over my childhood when I see this game. Those were the good old days.
9. WarGreymon77
04 Feb 2008, 03:12 GMT
I've never played this before, so I can't rate it. However, it looks to me like WWF Wrestlemania Challenge might be better.
10. Unimpressed
04 Feb 2008, 14:45 GMT
For nostalia purposes, this is a must get! I can't wait for it to come out!
11. MaxPlastic
27 Feb 2008, 03:22 GMT
When I was a kid, I let my friend borrow this and Wrecking Crew and in exchange he let me borrow that Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle or something game... Guess which two games I never saw again T_T
I was so happy to download Wrecking Crew so I don't need to mention how I'll be downloading this the minute it's released
12. Tony
13 May 2008, 19:43 GMT
Anyone notice WWE's John Cena wears a shirt just like the Pro Wrestling box art?
Go FIght! Challenge winner next match is you!
13. CEW
06 Jun 2008, 19:29 GMT
I want this game bad!! I played it all the time. Does anybody know when it is coming out?? $5.00 what a deal. Great Puma here I come!!
14. Kreegs07
10 Jul 2008, 18:26 GMT
STARMAN!!!!!!!
15. LordJamak
09 Aug 2008, 23:16 GMT
Oh man... Starman and the Amazon!!!! Gotta love those old special moves. That flip kick was great. And the head chomping and armpit-flap-noogie thing!!! Hahahaha!!! Move over WWE!!
When is this coming out? I wanna see those victorious words "A Winner Is You!!"
16. Jon
10 Aug 2008, 13:49 GMT
This is a must have when it hits the VC.
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