WCW Mayhem PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

WCW Mayhem

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperKodiak Interactive Software Studios
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

WCW Mayhem is a sports game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Kodiak Interactive Software Studios and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Kodiak Interactive Software Studios also made WCW Backstage Assault for the PS1.

WCW Mayhem supports up to 4 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 Mayhem 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Mayhem gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

WCW Mayhem cheats & codes

14 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Reverse Joker CommandD009E988 ????
Activate Cheat Modifier 13009CFB5 00??
Activate Cheat Modifier 23009CFB6 00??
Unlock All Wrestlers8009ADD8 FFFF 8009ADDA FFFF
Left Player Full StrengthD008AB3C 0001 800F9A80 0575
Left Player Low StrengthD008AB3C 0001 800F9A80 0000

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WCW Mayhem walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

WCW Mayhem FAQ

When did WCW Mayhem come out on the PS1?

WCW Mayhem was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made WCW Mayhem?

It was developed by Kodiak Interactive Software Studios and published by Electronic Arts.

Is WCW Mayhem multiplayer?

Yes. WCW Mayhem supports up to 4 players.

How long does WCW Mayhem take to play?

As a sports game, WCW Mayhem 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 Mayhem 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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