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Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Tag Team Wrestling

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1986 (originally 1983)
GenreSports
DeveloperTechnos Japan Corp.
PublisherData East
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Data East, Tag Team Wrestling arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 as a sports game. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1983.

It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.

Technos Japan Corp. also made Nintendo World Cup, River City Ransom and Double Dragon for the NES.

Tag Team 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
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tag Team Wrestling gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Tag Team Wrestling cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Energy 1POOUSLZSO
Never Give Up 1PSUNKXTVI
Countout Modifier0042:00
P1 Health Modifier0048:00
P2 Health Modifier0058:00
P2 Health Modifier (Tag Team Partner)005D:00

See all Tag Team Wrestling cheats

Tag Team 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.

Tag Team Wrestling FAQ

When did Tag Team Wrestling come out on the NES?

Tag Team Wrestling was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986; the original game dates back to 1983.

Who made Tag Team Wrestling?

It was developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Data East.

Is Tag Team Wrestling multiplayer?

Yes. Tag Team Wrestling supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tag Team Wrestling take to play?

As a sports game, Tag Team 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 Tag Team 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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