WCW: The Main Event Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

WCW: The Main Event

SystemGame Boy
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherFCI
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWorld Championship Wrestling
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Beam Software and published by FCI, WCW: The Main Event arrived on the Game Boy in 1994 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong, Mega Man V and Space Invaders. Among the 92 Game Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the World Championship Wrestling series. The series also appears on other systems with WCW Wrestling (NES). Beam Software also made The Punisher: The Ultimate Payback!, Choplifter II and Baby T-Rex for the Game Boy.

WCW: The Main Event supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing WCW: The Main Event is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

WCW: The Main Event gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

WCW: The Main Event cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Never regain any energyC95-D9E-3BA
Computer does massive damage096-3EE-E6E
Infinite time003-3ED-E6E
Faster timer023-3ED-E6E
1st hit kills186-06E-2AA AF6-05E-A28

See all WCW: The Main Event cheats

WCW: The Main Event walkthroughs & guides

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WCW: The Main Event FAQ

When did WCW: The Main Event come out on the Game Boy?

WCW: The Main Event was released for the Game Boy in 1994.

Who made WCW: The Main Event?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by FCI.

Is WCW: The Main Event multiplayer?

Yes. WCW: The Main Event supports up to 2 players.

How long does WCW: The Main Event take to play?

As a sports game, WCW: The Main Event typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about WCW: The Main Event on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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