Champion Pro Wrestling

About

Champion Pro Wrestling pits two wrestlers in a fast-paced brawler with exaggerated moves and over-the-top finishes. Players choose from a roster of distinct fighters each with signature abilities. The gameplay focuses on timed button mashing to execute slams, dropkicks, and submission holds. Matches play out in quick rounds with a focus on momentum shifts and comeback moments. The MSX and SG-1000 versions maintain the arcade's punchy action with minimal compromise. The game stands out for its co-op mode allowing two players to team up against the CPU. While the graphics are simple by modern standards, the cartoonish style and expressive animations feel vibrant for 1985. Retro players often cite its straightforward yet addictive matches as a template for later wrestling games. Its portability across Sega's 8-bit systems helped cement its place in early sports gaming history.