Fighter Hayabusa
A balanced Japanese wrestler known for a powerful backbreaker-style special move.
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D-pad | Move around the ring |
|---|---|
A | Punch |
B | Grapple or perform a wrestling hold when in range |
Start | Start the game or pause during play |
How it plays
Matches take place in a single-screen ring viewed from an overhead perspective. The objective is to defeat the opponent by pinning them for a three-count or by forcing a ring-out, depending on the situation.
Players move around the ring, punch, grapple, throw, block or evade attacks, and use their wrestler’s special move when the correct position is reached. The main formats are a one-player match against the computer and a two-player head-to-head match. Progression is based on winning successive bouts rather than building a persistent career.
Plan your run
Stay near the center of the ring so a missed attack does not immediately become a ring-out. Wait for an opponent’s punch or grapple to finish before counterattacking.
Use grapples to create throw opportunities, then follow a knockdown with a pin when the opponent is sufficiently weakened. Learn the timing and positioning for each wrestler’s special move, since the techniques are not interchangeable.
Meet the cast
A balanced Japanese wrestler known for a powerful backbreaker-style special move.
A masked wrestler with quick movement and a distinctive jumping attack.
A large, strong wrestler whose attacks emphasize power.
A colorful wrestler with a distinctive appearance and unusual special technique.
A powerful masked opponent focused on grappling and heavy attacks.
A formidable wrestler and one of the game’s toughest opponents.
Before you begin
Avoid standing at the ropes when trading attacks; a stumble can lead to a ring-out.
Against the computer, counter after its attack animation rather than repeatedly rushing forward.
Try every wrestler because their speed, strength, and special moves differ.
Pro Wrestling is a professional-wrestling sports game developed by Nintendo R&D3 and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It presents exaggerated fictional wrestlers in one-on-one bouts built around strikes, grapples, throws, pins, and character-specific special moves. Players can compete against the computer or challenge another player. Each wrestler has a distinct appearance, movement style, and finishing technique, giving the compact roster meaningful differences. The game was well received for making wrestling accessible with simple controls while retaining surprising tactical depth, and it became one of the NES library’s recognizable early sports titles.
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