The Main Event is a classic 1988 arcade wrestling game developed by Konami. Known for its exaggerated, fast-paced take on professional wrestling, the game drops you into a boisterous squared circle where you can battle solo or team up in a chaotic four-player tag-team brawl. With a roster of larger-than-life characters heavily inspired by 80s wrestling icons, it delivers all the body slams, dropkicks, and over-the-top action you could want from the era.
How to Play
Your goal is to deplete your opponent’s stamina and pin them to the mat for a three-count. In the browser emulator, use Shift to insert coins and Enter to start the game. Move your wrestler around the ring using the Arrow keys. Use Z to strike and X to grapple or perform action moves. If you lock up in a grapple, rapidly press your buttons to execute a powerful throw.
Tips for the Ring
- Win the Grapple: As soon as you lock up with an opponent, button mash your action keys to execute a slam before they can overpower you.
- Tag Out Often: If you are playing a tag-team match, tag your partner when your wrestler’s health is low. They will recover some stamina while resting on the apron.
- Use the Ropes: Irish whip your opponents into the ropes to set them up for a devastating rebound attack, like a clothesline or dropkick.
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