Wrestle War
Sega Genesis · 1991
About this game
Wrestle War is the name of a video game which was released in the arcades in 1989, and for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis console in 1991 in Japan, Australia, and Europe only. and was published and developed by Sega.
Despite being released the same year as the National Wrestling Alliance/World Championship Wrestling's WrestleWar pay-per-view, it is not associated with any wrestling promotion.
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The original Japanese game cover featured a Hulk Hogan look-alike, with a bandana that spelled "Hogan".
It was changed for the European and US releases for royalties reasons.
It did not change the wrestlers faces though, which still are similar to those of real wrestling stars of the time.
Wrestle War has also been released as part of the Sega Smash Pack
The player takes control of Bruce Blade, a rookie wrestler, through a series of matches to win the Sega Wrestling Alliance championship belt by facing the following wrestlers, each possessing their unique wrestling moves:
Sledge Hammer (based on Bruiser Brody)
J (based on Jason the Terrible)
Don Dambuster (based on Road Warrior Hawk)
Nim Rod Falcon (based on Mil Mascaras)
Titan Morgan (based on Hulk Hogan)
Buckskin Rogers (based on Stan Hansen)
Grand Kong (based on Abdullah the Butcher)
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Wrestle War for Sega Genesis with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €48.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €39.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €24.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €96.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €105.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €24.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €96.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €105.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €32.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €94.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €28.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €5.05 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Wrestle War has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Wrestle War worth?
Wrestle War for Sega Genesis is currently worth €48.33 loose, €11.83 complete in box, and €29.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Wrestle War rare?
Wrestle War has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Wrestle War?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Wrestle War, loose is €48.33 and CIB is €11.83 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
![Wrestle War [Gold Collection]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co7e8z.jpg)
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