Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting / Sports
WWF WrestleMania
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Fighting, Sports |
| Developer | Acclaim |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | WWF |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
WWF WrestleMania is a fighting game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Acclaim. It blends fighting and sports elements.
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. Among the 12 NES fighting games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the WWF series; on the NES you can also try WWF King of the Ring, WWF WrestleMania Challenge and WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge. The series also appears on other systems with WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (SNES) and WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (32X).
WWF WrestleMania supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing WWF WrestleMania is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
WWF WrestleMania cheats & codes
17 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 1-Minute Tournament Rounds | PAXGXPLA |
|---|---|
| 6-Minute Tournament Rounds | TAXGXPLA |
| 9-Minute Tournament Rounds | PAXGXPLE |
| After You Body-Slam Your Opponent He Is Idle Until You Hit Him! | SXZTSO |
WWF WrestleMania 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.
WWF WrestleMania FAQ
When did WWF WrestleMania come out on the NES?
WWF WrestleMania was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made WWF WrestleMania?
It was developed by Acclaim.
Is WWF WrestleMania multiplayer?
Yes. WWF WrestleMania supports up to 2 players.
How long does WWF WrestleMania take to play?
As a fighting game, WWF WrestleMania 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 WWF WrestleMania 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.