Classic Games Database
ClassicGames DB

Tecmo World Wrestling

Review
Also known as
Gekitō Pro Wrestling!! Tōkon Densetsu 激闘プロレス!! 闘魂伝説

This wrestling game features a full roster, signature moves, and a challenging single-player campaign to become champion.

Tecmo World Wrestling was released for the NES in 1989 in North America and Japan (as Gekitō Pro Wrestling!! Tōkon Densetsu). It was the original game, not a port, so both years are 1989.


							Tecmo World Wrestling cover
Play Game Play directly in your browser

About Tecmo World Wrestling

Tecmo World Wrestling is a professional wrestling video game featuring ten original characters. Each wrestler possesses a distinct identity, such as Rex Beat as The British Star or Dr. Guildo as The Technician, and a full repertoire of signature moves.

Matches involve a variety of actions including running, climbing the turnbuckles, and exiting the ring. Combat mechanics allow players to execute moves like the Pile Driver and Cobra Twist, as well as environmental interactions like slamming an opponent into a ring post. The ability to pin an opponent or escape from a pin is central to securing a victory.

A unique training system allows for character enhancement before certain matches, where a wrestler's strength can be improved through three separate exercises. A text-based commentary system occupies part of the screen, providing a move-by-move account of the in-ring action.

Tecmo World Wrestling Screenshots

10 images
Title Screen
Title screen (Japanese version)
Randy Gomez & Dr. Guildo
Mark Rose & Julio Falcon
Change his name?
Pick an exercise
Situps!
Thanks!
Rose Vs. Dragon: Payback
Backdrop on Rose