WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (1995) was a wild, Midway-developed title that merged pro wrestling with arcade fighting-game absurdity. Featuring digitized sprites of WWF stars like Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, and The Undertaker, it emphasized over-the-top offense—giant hammers, fireballs, and cartoonish combos—over traditional grappling. The result was more Mortal Kombat than Fire Pro.

Gameplay used fighting-style inputs with health bars instead of pinfalls or submissions, rewarding reflexes and combo mastery. Wrestlers had exaggerated special moves that parodied their personas: Razor Ramon used toothpick projectiles, Doink wielded comically large hammers, and Undertaker summoned supernatural attacks. Matches were fast, chaotic, and often hilarious.

Though divisive among wrestling purists, WrestleMania: The Arcade Game remains beloved as a cult classic. Its boldness, humor, and Midway polish made it memorable, even if it strayed far from sim authenticity. It stands as a testament to mid-’90s experimentation and the WWF’s willingness to embrace arcade spectacle.