WRESTLING VIDEO GAMES EVOLUTION [1983 - 2023]

The evolution of wrestling video games between 1983 and 2023

#wrestling #wwe #wrestlingvideogames #VideoGamesEvolution

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0:03 1983
0:14 1984
0:24 1985
1:04 1986
1:14 1989
1:54 1990
2:23 1991
3:04 1992
4:03 1993
4:54 1994
5:33 1995
5:54 1996
6:13 1997
6:44 1998
7:34 1999
8:44 2000
10:24 2001
11:23 2002
12:34 2003
13:33 2004
14:34 2005
15:44 2006
15:54 2007
16:13 2008
16:33 2009
16:53 2010
17:14 2011
17:33 2012
17:44 2013
17:54 2014
18:04 2015
18:23 2016
18:34 2017
18:53 2018
19:04 2019
19:23 2020
19:34 2021
19:43 2022

[johnanderson]

I played quite a few of these, but you left out one that I played a lot. It was a Nintendo game called called Pro Wrestling, and it came out in 1987 (in the US). No real wrestlers, just characters like Starman, Giant Panther, Kin Corn Karn and King Slender. I can't be the only one who remembers this game.

[bigbossman]

There are a few notable releases you left off:
1986: Pro Wrestling (NES)
1988: The Main Event (Arcade)
1989: Champion Wrestler (Arcade)
1989: Wrestle War
1989: Tecmo World Wrestling (NES)
1990: HAL Wrestling (Gameboy)
1990: Cutie Suzuki no Ringside Angel (Sega Mega Drive)
1992: Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden (Sega Mega Drive)
1993: Onita Atsushi FMW (SNES)
1994: Natsumi Championship Wrestling (SNES)
1994: Hammerlock Wrestling (SNES)
1995: Stardust Suplex (SNES)
1995: Power Move Pro Wrestling (PS1)
2004: Galactic Wrestling: Featuring Ultimate Muscle (PS2)
That's just to name a few. I'm sure there were many more

[miguelbayonrivera]

Does anybody remember Tecmo's World Wrestling for the NES? That game had cut scenes for some of the big moves, like the back suplex and the airplane spin. Kinda an underrated gem, if you ask me.

[joshuasteele]

Had a lot of fun playing those WCW titles from THQ on the N64 in the late 90’s! Several of us played the heck out of those. Made for some inexpensive evenings, while in college

[robertcatania]

I dumped a ton of quarters into Wrestlefest (the sequel which you labeled it incorrectly in your video as WWF Superstars which was the first game and was also in your video) in the arcades when I was a kid! Also, no NES Pro Wrestling???? That was one of the VERY few wrestling games on home consoles worth owning in the 80s.

[robertcatania]

I remember getting so excited over Royal Rumble for the SNES because the wrestlers finally got "finishing moves" like their real life counterparts.

[jeddis]

Yeah, list is incomplete without 1987's NES Pro Wrestling. I still consider that the best wrestling game ever made.

[charlesmoore]

I just realized that I have played all of these and a few that were left out. Thanks for making this video. Brought back some cool memories 😎

[pizzaking]

1986's Mania Challenge was so fun as a kid, and still holds up well against all that came after.

[matthews.]

WWE SMACK DOWN SHUT YOUR MOUTH WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE WRESTLING GAMES AS A KID ON THE PS2.

[Daniel-lqqq]

Such a wonderful nostalgic Video i played Like 35% of the Games i Loved SmackDown series, Kingdom of Wrestling 2, fire pro Wrestling 2, days of reckoning so much memories i played for hours ❤❤❤❤

[TheHalloweenGuy]

You forgot a real gem of wrestling games; "Pro Wrestling" for the NES (1987). Six fictional characters with a unique set of moves, and a final "boss" that was the most supreme of wrestlers.

[CrazyBunny]

When I was like 6 or 7, I remember watching the older kids playing WWF Superstars in the arcade in awe because I never had the guts to challenge them in the match.

[kincamell]

WCW Revenge and Wrestlemaina 2000 were 2 of the best games, ever.

Ps Much Gratitude

[yeoedwin]

Worth mentioning:
Tecmo Pro Wrestling (NES),
Pro Wrestling (NES),
3 Counts Bout (Neo Geo),
Big Bang Pro Wrestling (Neo Geo Pocket),
Knuckle Bash (Arcade),
Blazing Tornado (Arcade),
The Main Event (Arcade),
Ring Rage (Arcade),
Power Move Pro Wrestling (PS1)
Champion Wrestler (Arcade - Taito)

[dabr]

Loved this video, brought back a lot of memories. If you ever do an updated video in the future, can you include Tecmo World Wrestling? Came out for the NES in 1989/1990 and was a great game.

[SmarkAngel]

Good wrestling games are so hard to do man. A truly great game has to be a satisfying fighter, a fun sports game AND be a fun storytelling tool...while also having robust creation systems for every facet of a show. The modern expectations of a wrestling game are a LOT to live up to.

[mayank]

WWF Smackdown PS1 was my first. I got randomly interested in WWE because of it. I still remember that move names were displayed during execution in-game. I watched WWE and found that most moves were called the same by the commentators. Found it fun somehow lol

[stevens]

4 you forgot: Pro Wrestling on NES, Tecmo World Wrestling, Def Jam Vendetta, and Rumble Roses. Awesome video though 💪🏽

[vibeofthees_]

1:14
My dad bought me This game for my b-day back in 89
4/25/24