Pro Wrestling (Virtual Console / NES)

The player chooses a wrestler with unique skills and presses various combinations of buttons to use different wrestling moves. It is possible to leave the ring; however, a player who leaves the ring for more than 20 seconds forfeits the match.

The game was one of the first wrestling games to feature an in-ring referee. The referee in the game is fairly accurate. For example, whenever a pinfall is attempted, the referee must run to where the two wrestlers are, lay on his stomach, and begin the three count. In effect, if the referee is on the other side of the ring when an opponent initiates a pin, the player will have additional time to try and escape.

ESRB rated

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User Comments

1. Hillis 27 Feb 2007, 20:04 GMT

This game was the ultimate judge and jury for all childhood fights when I was growing up. No matter how right or wrong you were, all it took was a best of three series with this game to leave no doubt, no matter what the argument's origin, who the clear cut winner was. Sure it looked like something a caveman would have drawn if they discovered crayons first, and the sound was like Stephen Hawking drowning, but the simple, competitive gameplay made up for any shortcomings.

2. JP 19 Mar 2007, 16:17 GMT

Nothing beats picking "Amazon" and repeatedly munching your opponent's head. I hope the game comes with instructions for performing all the different moves. I'm sure I've forgotten them in the last 20 years. Of course, when I sit down with the controller they may miraculously come rushing back.

3. Tim 03 Apr 2007, 04:29 BST

I used to love this game so much... my brother and I would play it for hours.

4. Virtual Cake 28 Jun 2007, 15:43 BST

(in soviet russia)A WINNER IS YOU!

5. Geo 02 Oct 2007, 17:40 BST

This was one of the very first games I ever played, and one of my favorites. Is there a release date yet as when this is coming to wii vc?

6. michinmuri 18 Oct 2007, 17:00 BST

I agree with the review. Aged poorly. Only people who are nostalgic of this game or who are morbidly curious should get this (or possibly if you and a friend want to take out frustration on each other.) Yeah, amazon munching on your skullcap was freakin' hilarious. Also, it's funny to see Kin Korn Karn in action. My favorite move once I got it down is Hayabusa's "Back Brain Kick." BOOYA!!!!!

7. INSANELY_SIK 04 Dec 2007, 15:48 GMT

Do you guys think M.U.S.C.L.E. might come to the vc?

8. Tony 23 Jan 2008, 18:17 GMT

This game needs to come right now! No more waiting! The VC needs a wrestling game. After this they need to release Saturday Slam masters too.

This game has aged, its true, but Pro Wrestling is a very good game for an early NES title. I get all nostalgic over my childhood when I see this game. Those were the good old days.

9. WarGreymon77 04 Feb 2008, 03:12 GMT

I've never played this before, so I can't rate it. However, it looks to me like WWF Wrestlemania Challenge might be better.

10. Unimpressed 04 Feb 2008, 14:45 GMT

For nostalia purposes, this is a must get! I can't wait for it to come out!

11. MaxPlastic 27 Feb 2008, 03:22 GMT

When I was a kid, I let my friend borrow this and Wrecking Crew and in exchange he let me borrow that Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle or something game... Guess which two games I never saw again T_T
I was so happy to download Wrecking Crew so I don't need to mention how I'll be downloading this the minute it's released

12. CEW 06 Jun 2008, 19:29 BST

I want this game bad!! I played it all the time. Does anybody know when it is coming out?? $5.00 what a deal. Great Puma here I come!!

13. Kreegs07 10 Jul 2008, 18:26 BST

STARMAN!!!!!!!

14. LordJamak 09 Aug 2008, 23:16 BST

Oh man... Starman and the Amazon!!!! Gotta love those old special moves. That flip kick was great. And the head chomping and armpit-flap-noogie thing!!! Hahahaha!!! Move over WWE!!

When is this coming out? I wanna see those victorious words "A Winner Is You!!"

15. Jon 10 Aug 2008, 13:49 BST

This is a must have when it hits the VC.

16. tatemon555 29 Dec 2008, 22:53 GMT

I don't want this game. It reminds me of previous bad gaming memories of mine, such as when my N64 stopped reading cartridges and we had to sell it.

17. ShivanDrgn 12 Jan 2009, 10:16 GMT

I liked the one on master system better. I loved beating people with the chairs and the infinite combo's were funny!

18. LittleMac 12 Jan 2009, 18:46 GMT

@dfalco
This is one of the best wrestling games of all time... its easy and simple to play and anyone can play it. not to mention its pretty comical. so shut your mouth you have no idea what your talking about. anyone that had an NES had or at least played this game it's a classic!!

19. Tony 15 Jan 2009, 20:02 GMT

You go Little Mac! Pro Wrestling rocks I love it