Pro Wrestling NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Pro Wrestling

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1987
GenreSports
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by Nintendo, Pro Wrestling arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Pro Wrestling gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Pro Wrestling cheats & codes

28 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Only Have 5 Seconds To Get Back Into RingIEETTZGP
Only Have 10 Seconds To Get Back Into RingZEETTZGO
Have 30 Seconds To Get Back Into RingTOETTZGO
Rounds Are Only 1 MinutePEXIKYIA
Rounds Are Only 3 MinutesLEXIKYIA
Rounds Are 8 MinutesAEXIKYIE

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Pro Wrestling walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Pro Wrestling FAQ

When did Pro Wrestling come out on the NES?

Pro Wrestling was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.

Who made Pro Wrestling?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Pro Wrestling multiplayer?

Yes. Pro Wrestling supports up to 2 players.

How long does Pro Wrestling take to play?

As a sports game, Pro Wrestling 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 Pro Wrestling 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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