Tecmo World Wrestling NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Tecmo World Wrestling

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherTecmo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Tecmo World Wrestling is a sports game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Tecmo.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.

Tecmo also made Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom for the NES.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tecmo World Wrestling gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Tecmo World Wrestling cheats & codes

24 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Wrestler Loses All Energy After Being On The Receiving End Of A MoveOOPSYY
Remixes MusicOSTILL
Messes Up ColorAEISSZ

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Tecmo World 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.

Tecmo World Wrestling FAQ

When did Tecmo World Wrestling come out on the NES?

Tecmo World Wrestling was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Tecmo World Wrestling?

It was developed by Tecmo.

Is Tecmo World Wrestling multiplayer?

Yes. Tecmo World Wrestling supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tecmo World Wrestling take to play?

As a sports game, Tecmo World 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 Tecmo World 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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