_ __ ___ ______ _____ __ __ __ ___ ______
/ | / // | /_ __// ___/ / / / // |/ // ____/
/ |/ // /| | / / \__ \ / / / // /|_/ // __/
/ /| // ___ | / / ___/ // /_/ // / / // /___
/_/ |_//_/ |_|/_/ /____/ \____//_/ /_//_____/
______ __ __ ___ __ ___ ____ ____ ____ _ __
/ ____// / / // | / |/ // __ \ / _// __ \ / | / /
/ / / /_/ // /| | / /|_/ // /_/ / / / / / / // |/ /
/ /___ / __ // ___ | / / / // ____/_/ / / /_/ // /| /
\____//_/ /_//_/ |_|/_/ /_//_/ /___/ \____//_/ |_/
_____ __ __ ____ ____
/ ___/ / / / // _// __ \
______ \__ \ / /_/ / / / / /_/ /
/_____/___/ // __ /_/ / / ____/
/____//_/ /_//___//_/
_ __ ____ ______ _____ ______ __ ____ _ __ ______
| | / // __ \ / ____// ___//_ __// / / _// | / // ____/
| | /| / // /_/ // __/ \__ \ / / / / / / / |/ // / __
| |/ |/ // _, _// /___ ___/ / / / / /___ _/ / / /| // /_/ /
|__/|__//_/ |_|/_____/ /____/ /_/ /_____//___//_/ |_/ \____/
=============================================================
FAQ Guide by: Fire_Pro_Fan
=============================================================
Released in 1994 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment
System, Natsume Championship Wrestling was Natsume's attempt
to bring the stellar gameplay of Japanese Wrestling games to
North American and European Wrestling fanatics in the early 90's.
Natsume Championship Wrestling boasts 12 distinct Wrestlers all
disguised under different aliases, a decent amount of modes to
choose from and an extensive amount of eye catching Wrestling
moves at a player's disposal, Natsume Championship Wrestling
remains a stand-alone gem in the Pro Wrestling Genre.
===================
Update - 2/15/2016:
===================
After recently completing FAQs for three of the Super Famicom
Zen Nippon Pro Wrestling games , I decided to go back and
rewrite this FAQ from the ground up; adding numerous corrections,
an "easier-to-read" layout and each wrestler's secret moves.
========================================================
******CONTROLS******
========================================================
===============
While standing:
===============
Y - Punch
B - Kick
A - Head grab
X - Run
Left + X - Run backwards
Right + X - Run forwards
X - Stop running
Up + R - Taunt #1
Down + R - Taunt #2
[Note: not every wrestler has two taunts]
==============
While running:
==============
Y - Light running attack
B - Medium running attack
A - Strong running attack
==========================
While opponent is running:
==========================
Y - Light running attack
B - Medium running attack
A - Strong running attack
=================
While locking up:
=================
Y - Light grapple
B - Medium grapple
A - Strong grapple
X - Irish Whip
Left + X - Irish Whip towards the left
Right + X - Irish Whip towards the right
Left/Right + X - Irish Whip opponent out of ring
(must be close to the left or right ring ropes)
Up + Y (drag opponent)
Left + L - Tag partner in (left side)
Right + L - Tag parner in (right side)
=======================================
While opponent is laying on the ground:
=======================================
Y - Pick opponent up (at head of downed opponent)
B - Stomp
A - Submission Hold/Stomp
L - Pin
==========================
While opponent is sitting:
==========================
Y - Pick up opponent
B - Kick opponent
A - Submission hold
==================
Top rope commands:
==================
Up + Left + Y/B/A - Climb top left Turnbuckle (inside the ring)
Up + Right + Y/B/A - Climb top right Turnbuckle (inside the ring)
Down + Left + Y/B/A - Climb bottom left Turnbuckle (inside the ring)
Down + Right + Y/B/A - Climb bottom right turnbuckle (inside the ring)
Down - Climb down from Turnbuckle
Y - Light top rope attack
B - Medium top rope attack
A - Strong top rope attack
=======================
While outside the ring:
=======================
Left + Y/B/A - Exit the left side of the ring
Right + Y/B/A - Exit the righ tside of the ring
Down + Y/B/A - Exit the bottom of the ring
Right + Y/B/A - Enter the left side of the ring
Left + Y/B/A - Enter the right side of the ring
Up + Y/B/A - Enter the bottom of the ring
====================
Additional commands:
====================
Button mash - escape a pinfall/submission
/drag attempt from opponent
========================
While dragging opponent:
========================
Note: only a small window of time
is given to drag an opponent before
they are able to react.
The more damage an opponent has,
the slower the opponent's reaction
time towards being dragged around
the ring.
Y/B/A/X - Grapples
Hold Up - Drag opponent upwards
Hold Down - Drag opponent downward
Hold Left - Drag opponent backward
Hold Right - Drag opponent forward
Note: using the above commands, it
is also possible to drag an opponent
in a diagonal direction (example: Hold
Up + Right - drags an opponent forwards
diagonally).
=========================================================
******THE MODES******
==========================================================
========================
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT:
========================
Face off against the entire roster in the
singles division to become World Champion.
===================
CHAMPION TAG MATCH:
===================
Face off against the entire roster in the
tag team division to become World Champions.
============
ROUND ROBIN:
============
An open league styled tournament where players
compete for the highest ranking from match to
match.
======================
ROUND ROBIN TAG MATCH:
======================
players compete against each other to achieve
the highest ranking in terms of wins from each
match.
=================
EXHIBITION MATCH:
=================
The standard versus mode.
========================================================
******CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT******
========================================================
The singles division of World Championship mode where the
player must defeat fifteen opponents to win the Triple
Crown Championship.
It should also be noted that there are endless continues
in the single and tag team World Championship divisions
as matches will continue to reset until the player has
defeated the opponent.
=====
LEVEL - EASY (default)
===== NORMAL
HARD
========================================================
******CHAMPION TAG MATCH******
========================================================
The tag team division of World Championship mode. Compete
against six tag teams to win the Triple Crown Tag Team
Championship.
====
MODE - 1P VS COM - Player 1 controls the entire tag team
==== (default).
1P & 2P VS CON - A tag team of Player 1 and Player 2.
=====
LEVEL - EASY (default)
===== NORMAL
HARD
The available teams are as followed:
__________________________________________
| | |
| ASTEROID | CONAN |
| & SNAKE | & PYTHON |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| M. ROACH | VIPER |
| & KRAZE | & PHANTOM |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| SPIKE | FANGZ |
| & BIG APE | & BRUTO |
|__________________|_____________________|
| |
| EDIT (create own tag team) |
|________________________________________|
========================================================
******ROUND ROBIN******
========================================================
players compete against each other to achieve the highest
ranking in terms of wins from each match.
Up to six human players can compete in the Round Robin
tournament. The number of players participating in the
Round Robin tournament. can be adjusted by pressing Left
or Right on the D-pad on the "MODE - PLAYER 1 or COM"
sections.
====
MODE - PLAYER 1 (default) - number of human players.
==== COM 5 (default) - number of computer players.
=====
LEVEL - EASY (default)
===== NORMAL
HARD
====
TIME - 10 MINUTES (default)
==== 20 MINUTES
To skip matches between two computer (COM) players in
Open League mode, simply select a match between two
COM and a small window will appear immediately asking
the following question:
The available teams are as followed:
__________________________________________
| | |
| ASTEROID | CONAN |
| & SNAKE | & PYTHON |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| M. ROACH | VIPER |
| & KRAZE | & PHANTOM |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| SPIKE | FANGZ |
| & BIG APE | & BRUTO |
|__________________|_____________________|
| |
| EDIT (create own tag team) |
|________________________________________|
========================================================
******ROUND ROBIN TAG MATCH******
========================================================
The tag team division of Round Robin mode where tag teams
compete to achieve the highest ranking in terms of wins
from each match.
Up to eight human controlled teams can compete in the
Round Robin Tag Match tournament.
====
MODE - PLAYER 2 (default) - number of human players.
==== COM 14 (default) - number of computer players.
=====
LEVEL - EASY (default)
===== NORMAL
HARD
====
TIME - 10 MINUTES (default)
==== 20 MINUTES
The available Open League tag teams are as followed:
__________________________________________
| | |
| GIANT BABA | MITSUHARU MISAWA |
| & RUSHER KIMURA | & TOSHIAKI KAWADA |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| JUMBO TSURUTA | KENTA KOBASHI |
| & AKIRA TAUE | & TSUYOSHI KIKUCHI |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| MASANOBU FUCHI | STAN HANSEN |
| & YOSHINARI OGAWA| & JOHNNY ACE |
|__________________|_____________________|
| | |
| TERRY GORDY | DAN SPIVEY |
| & STEVE WILLIAMS | & THE PATRIOT |
|__________________|_____________________|
To skip matches between two computer (COM) players in
Open League mode, simply select a match between two
COM and a small window will appear immediately asking
the following question:
_________________
| |
| Watch? Skip? |
|_______________|
Select the second option "Skip" (default) to automically
skip the match.
========================================================
******EXHIBITION MATCH*****
========================================================
The standard versus mode that features the following
options:
====
MODE - SINGLE (default)
==== 2 PLAYERS TAG - Player 1 versus Player 2 in a tag match.
4 PLAYERS TAG - Player 1 and 2 verus Player 3 and 4 in
a tag match (a multitap is required).
====
TIME - 10 MINUTES (default)
==== 20 MINUTES
========================================================
******THE WRESTLERS******
========================================================
__________________________________
| | | |
| ASTEROID | M. | H. |
| | ROACH | SNAKE |
|__________|__________|__________|
| | | |
| THE | PHANTOM | FANGZ |
| VIPER | | |
|__________|__________|__________|
| | | |
| SPIKE | BIG | J. |
| | APE | KRAZE |
|__________|__________|__________|
| | | |
| PYTHON | K. | CONAN |
| | BRUTO | |
|__________|__________|__________|
========
ASTEROID
========
Based on: Jumbo Tsuruta
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 269 lb (122 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Jumping Knee Strike: A (while running)
DDT: A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb: Up + A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Body Slam Toss - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Knee Lift - B (during head grab)
Body Slam Toss - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
========
M. ROACH
========
Based on: Yoshinari Ogawa
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 229 lb (103 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Missile Dropkick - Y/B/A (from top ropes)
DDT - A (while grappling)
DDT - Up + A (while grappling)
Release German Suplex - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Shoulder Throw - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch Special - Y (during head grab)
Head Kick - B (during head grab)
Shoulder Throw - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
============
HUNGRY SNAKE
============
Based on: Masanobu Fuchi
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
DDT - A (while grappling)
DDT - Up + A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
Single Leg Boston Crab - A (at feet of downed opponent)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Body Slam Toss - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Bare Knuckled Punch Special - B (during head grab)
Dropkick To The Knees - A (during head grab)
Body Slam Toss - Down + A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
=========
THE VIPER
=========
Based on: Toshiaki Kawada
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 248 pounds (112 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Diving Elbow Drop - Y/B/A (from top ropes)
Dangerous Kick - B (while running)
DDT - A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Up + A (while grappling)
Powerbomb - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
Stretch Plum - A (back grapple while opponent is sitting)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Kawada Kicks - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Shin Kick - Y (during head grab)
Knife Edge Chop Special - B (during head grab)
Kawada Kicks - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
===========
THE PHANTOM
===========
Based on: Rusher Kimura
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 258 lb (117 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Running Elbow Strike - B (while running)
DDT - A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Up + A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Strong Elbow Strike - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Head Kick - B (during head grab)
Lariat - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
=====
FANGZ
=====
Based on: Akira Taue
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 262 lb (118 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
DDT - A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb - Up + A (while grappling)
Chokeslam - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Body Slam Toss - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Knee Lift - Y (during head grab)
Knife Edge Chop - B (during head grab)
Body Slam Toss - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
=====
SPIKE
=====
Based on: Dan Spivey
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 279 lb (126 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Release Powerbomb - A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Up + A (while grappling)
Jumping DDT - Down + A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Body Slam Toss - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Head Kick - B (during head grab)
Body Slam - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
=======
BIG APE
=======
Based on: "Dr. Death" Steve Williams
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 322 lb (150 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Scoop Powerslam - A (while opponent is running)
DDT - A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb - Up + A (while grappling)
Powerslam - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Elbow Check - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Head Kick - B (during head grab)
Octopus Hold - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
========
J. KRAZE
========
Based on: Johnny Ace
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 277 lb (125 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
DDT - A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb - Up + A (while grappling)
Ace Cutter - DOwn + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Body Slam - Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Head Kick - B (during head grab)
Octopus Hold - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
======
PYTHON
======
Based on: Stan "The Lariat" Hansen
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 302 lb (136 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Body Kicks - B (back grapple while opponent is sitting)
The Western Lariat - A (while running)
DDT - A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Up + A (while grappling)
Strong Elbow Strike - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Elbow Check - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Knee Lift - B (during head grab)
Octopus Hold - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
========
K. BRUTO
========
Based on: Terry Gordy
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 312 lb (141 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Lariat - A (while running)
Powerslam - Down + B (while grappling)
DDT - A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Up + A (while grappling)
Powerbomb - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Body Slam - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Knee Lift - B (during head grab)
Octopus Hold - A (during head grab)
-------------------------------------------------------------
=====
CONAN
=====
Based on: Kenta Kobashi
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 259 lb (117 kg)
==============
Special moves:
==============
Flying Shoulder Block - A (while running)
Moonsault - Y/B/A (from top ropes)
DDT - A (while grappling)
Backdrop - Up + A (while grappling)
Release Powerbomb - Down + A (while grappling)
DDT - Left/Right + A (while grappling)
=============
Secret moves:
=============
Knife Edge Chop Special - Hold Down + Y (while grappling)
Bare Knuckled Punch - Y (during head grab)
Knife Edge Chop Special - B (during head grab)
Shoulder Toss - A (during head grab)
========================================================
******SECRETS, TIPS, AND TRICKS******
========================================================
===============
Big Ape Glitch:
===============
Play through Championship Tournament or Champion Tag Match mode
with the Wrestler "Big Ape". After defeating the final opponent(s)
Big Ape's ending sequence will be shown with a strange graphic glitch.
Unlike Big Ape's in game model, the ending sequence will feature Big
Ape sporting a full head of hair!
The reason for this glitch is quite simple, Natsume Championship Wrestling
is a port of "Zen Nippon Pro Wrestling" which featured real life Wrestler
likenesses tied into the game from the All Japan Wrestling promotion.
Big Ape is a palette swap of the real life Wrestler Steve "Dr. Death"
Williams and, judging from Big Ape's ending sequence, it appears the
developers at Natsume forgot to fix Big Ape's look for his ending
sequence.
=================
Ring Ropes Trick:
=================
When an opponent is near the ring ropes, use the ropes against them!
Study each Wrestler's grapples and attacks to learn what works best
to push your opponent towards the ring ropes. Most Lariats, Body Slam
Toss', Bare Knuckled Punches and Elbow Strikes are ideal moves to push
an opponent into the ring ropes and dish out maximum damage!
==================================
Attack The Opponent's Tag Partner:
==================================
In a tag team match, run towards your opponent's tag team partner
when they are perched in their usual position and perform a running
attack like a Lariat to knock them to mat outside the ring.
This trick works great right before you attempt to pin an opponent
and don't want their teammate breaking your pinfall attempt.
========================================================
******SPECIAL THANKS******
========================================================
{Nintendo} for creating the SNES and SFC game systems.
{Natsume} for releasing the excellent Zen Nippon series as well
as Natsume Championship Wrestling.
{TheSuicidalDragon} for their informative "Top 10" video series on
Youtube.
{Pators Jk] for the template used to create this FAQ's header.
{RVG FANATIC} For opening my eyes to this great game as well as the
Zen Nippon series. Plus, for writing some of the best
game reviews on the web!
{Purogeek} for inspiring me to write and contribute my own FAQ.
And ...{you}!
========================================================
******CONTACT******
========================================================
Questions, comments, or corrections email me at:
[email protected]
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