WCW Wrestling NES box art

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WCW Wrestling

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreSports
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherFCI
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWorld Championship Wrestling
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, WCW Wrestling is a sports game developed by Nintendo and published by FCI. Depending on the region, you may also know it as WCW World Championship Wrestling.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

It is part of the World Championship Wrestling series. The series also appears on other systems with WCW: The Main Event (Game Boy). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

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

WCW Wrestling cheats & codes

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

Character Modifier P10104:00
Character Modifier P20106:00
Instant 3-Count00BE:03
Player 1 Has Infinite Health0508:FF
Player 2 Has No Health0518:00
Infinite Time Out of the Ring00CE:00 00CF:00

See all WCW Wrestling cheats

WCW 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.

WCW Wrestling FAQ

When did WCW Wrestling come out on the NES?

WCW Wrestling was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made WCW Wrestling?

It was developed by Nintendo and published by FCI.

Is WCW Wrestling multiplayer?

Yes. WCW Wrestling supports up to 2 players.

How long does WCW Wrestling take to play?

As a sports game, WCW 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 WCW 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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