{"product_id":"pro-wrestling","title":"Pro Wrestling","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro Wrestling for the NES comes as a loose cartridge, ready to plug in and play. Coolection has tested it and it was playing as expected — though as with any vintage cartridge, performance can vary a little depending on your NES and setup. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the NES launched in North America, Pro Wrestling was right there in the early lineup, and it quickly became one of the most beloved sports titles on the platform. Released by Nintendo in 1987, it arrived at a moment when professional wrestling had exploded into mainstream pop culture, and the game captured that larger-than-life energy perfectly. This wasn't a simulation trying to be realistic — it was an arcade-style brawler dressed up in spandex, and every match felt like a spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roster of wrestlers is one of the game's most memorable features. You'll choose from a colorful cast of characters — Great Puma, Star Man, Fighter Hayabusa, Kin Corn Karn, Bald Bull (not that one), and the rest — each with their own signature moves and personality. Learning the move sets and figuring out which submissions and throws to use against each opponent gave Pro Wrestling a surprising amount of depth beneath its straightforward exterior. The gameplay loop is immediately accessible but rewarding to master, which is exactly why it held up through so many rental weekends and after-school sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation punches well above its weight for an early NES title. The top-down ring view gives you a clean read of the action, the sprites are expressive and chunky in the best possible way, and the sound effects land with satisfying impact every time you execute a body slam or a dropkick. And then there's the moment every fan remembers — defeating the champion and seeing that iconic screen flash the message \"A WINNER IS YOU,\" a phrase so charmingly mistranslated that it became one of the most quoted lines in retro gaming history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro Wrestling is also a fantastic two-player game. Going head-to-head against a friend on the same couch elevates it from a solid single-player experience into something genuinely electric. The competitive element kept people coming back long after they'd seen everything the single-player mode had to offer, and that same magic holds up today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a perfect pick for NES collectors building out a strong first-party library, wrestling fans who want to revisit a classic of the genre, or anyone who appreciates the era when Nintendo could take a simple concept and turn it into something undeniably fun. If you've never played it, \"A WINNER IS YOU\" awaits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56887618601126,"sku":"PCQ-12362-LG","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-12362-LG-1.webp?v=1785467356","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/pro-wrestling","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}