Champion Wrestler: Jikkyou Live (1996) updated Taito’s arcade franchise for the 32-bit era, emphasizing flashy visuals and fast gameplay to match mid-’90s wrestling spectacle. Built for Saturn and PlayStation, it leaned into colorful arenas, smooth sprite animation, and accessible grappling systems that kept matches exciting and beginner-friendly.

The gameplay revolved around quick lock-ups, strikes, and dramatic finishers, with commentary-style audio that mimicked a live broadcast—hence the “Jikkyou Live” branding. While not as mechanically deep as Fire Pro or Toukon Retsuden, it excelled in accessibility, letting players jump into chaotic multi-man matches with minimal learning curve. Weapons and outside brawling spiced up the formula, adding unpredictability to bouts.

Though overlooked in favor of more iconic contemporaries, Champion Wrestler Jikkyou Live is remembered for its fun factor and lively presentation. It stood as a party-friendly wrestling game, prioritizing flash and excitement over simulation realism.