Move List and Guide for game WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge

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-Version 1.4, 5/30/02
Completion. Proofread entire document and fixed any errors present.

-Version 1.3, 5/29/02
Added a disclaimer, conclusion, and author info, revised moves, table of 
contents, and strategies.

-Version 1.2, 5/28/02
Added a table of contents, overview, and cheats and codes.

-Version 1.1, 5/27/02
Added game modes, strategies, wrestler bios, and revised the move list.

-Version 1.0, 5/26/02
Added ASCII art, game controls and moves.

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|Disclaimer|
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All work and information contained within this document Copyright 2002
Chris Kirsch <c_k_one_@hotmail.com> unless otherwise stated. Any reproduction 
or distribution of this document is strictly prohibited without consent of the 
original author, Chris Kirsch.

WWF(r) Superstars(tm) is a trademark of TitanSports, Inc. (c)1992 TitanSports, 
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|Table of Contents|
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I. Overview
II. Game Modes
a. Player vs. Computer
b. Players vs. Computer
c. Player vs. Player
III. Game Controls
IV. The Moves
a. Standing
b. Grapple
c. Turnbuckle
d. Running
e. Ground Moves
f. Defense
g. Other Moves
V. Strategies
a. WWF Championship Mode/One on One
b. Cage Matches
c. 10-Count
d. Tag Team Matches
VI. The Wrestlers
a. The Mountie
b. "The Million-Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
c. Irwin R. Schyster "I.R.S."
d. Bret "Hitman" Hart
e. Sid Justice
f. "Macho Man" Randy Savage
g. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
h. The Undertaker
i. Jake "The Snake" Roberts
j. Hulk Hogan
VII. Cheats and Codes
VIII. Conclusion
IX. Author Info

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|I. Overview|
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The title "WWF WrestleMania Steel Cage Challenge" might imply that this game 
might pose a challenge, but that would be an overstatement. This can be a fun 
game, but offers not much of a challenge. Hey, what can you expect from an 
NES game? It does offer a great sense of nostalgia taking you back to the 
glory days of the WWF. These guys were real wrestlers, far superior to those 
wrestling today. The following offers incite to all aspects of the game, I 
have left no stone unturned. Hopefully, my hard work will provide you with 
some valuable information that will aid you on your way to claiming the WWF 
Championship Title.

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|II. Game Modes|
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|+|+|Player vs. Computer|+|+|
-One on One
A single match against a computer opponent,
Choose easy, medium, or difficult setting,
Choose a regular match or cage match.

-Tag Team
Player and a computer partner take on a team of two computer components in a 
single match,
Choose easy, medium, or difficult setting.

-Tag Team Championship
Player and computer partner take on a ladder of computer teams in order to win 
the WWF Tag Team Championship Title; this mode has a set difficulty.

-WWF Championship
Player takes on a ladder of computer opponents in order to win the WWF 
Championship Title; this mode has a set difficulty.

|+|+|Players vs. Computer|+|+|
-Tag Team 
A team of two human players takes on a team of computer opponents in a single 
match,
Choose easy, medium, or difficult setting.

-Tag Team Championship
A team of two human players takes on a ladder of computer teams in order to 
win the WWF Tag Team Championship Title; this mode has a set difficulty.


|+|+|Player vs. Player|+|+|
-One on One 
A single match with two human players match against each other,
Choose a regular match or cage match.

-Tag Team
A team of a human player and a computer partner take on a team of another 
human player and computer partner in a single tag team match.

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|III. Game Controls|
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|+|+|Legend|+|+|
U Up
D Down
F Forward
BK Backward
A "A" Button
B "B" Button

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|IV. The Moves|
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|+|+|Standing|+|+|
A Punch
B Kick
A+B Run to ropes (press and hold)
F Grapple (when in close to opponent)

|+|+|Grapple|+|+|
A Head butt
B Scoop Slam
A+B Throw opponent to mat
A+B+(F or BK) Irish Whip opponent into ropes, turnbuckle, or cage

|+|+|Turnbuckle|+|+|
To climb a turnbuckle, simply walk into one in a corner of the ring
A Flying Elbow (Opponent laying or standing)
B Climb down the turnbuckle
Use directional buttons to control the flight of your wrestler

|+|+|Running|+|+|
Release A+B Stop running
A Flying Tackle (Opponent standing)
B Clothesline (Opponent standing)
A Splash (Opponent laying)
B Stomp (Opponent laying)
A+B Elbow Drop (Opponent laying)
A+B Kick (Opponent standing)
A+B Press right after bouncing off ropes to execute a Flying Dropkick
A When you and opponent are running, press to execute a Shoulderbutt

|+|+|Ground Moves|+|+|
A Elbow Drop
B Stomp
B+D Pin opponent

|+|+|Defense|+|+|
A+B When opponent is running at you, press to execute a Powerslam
A Press repeatedly to get up or kick out of a pin
A Press repeatedly while grappling to overpower opponent

|+|+|Other Moves|+|+|
A Press to tag in partner in a tag team match
Use directional buttons 
BW,F Use D-Pad controls to walk into the left or right side of the ring, 
doing so will let you exit or enter the ring.

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|V. Strategies|
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|+|+|WWF Championship Mode/One on One|+|+|
For the most part, you should have no trouble mowing through the computer 
opponents. The same simple strategy can be used for every wrestler. At the 
start of a match, use the basic punch and kick attacks to lower the opponent's 
strength bar a few notches. By doing so, you will gain an advantage over the 
opponent, because the wrestler with the most strength will win while 
grappling. Once you have lowered your opponent's strength a few notches, 
begin to grapple by walking into your opponent. Now, repeatedly press the A 
button to head butt your opponent. By repeatedly pressing A in a grapple, you 
will prevent your opponent from executing any grapple moves. Repeat this 
process until you have totally depleted your opponent's strength bar. At this 
point, your opponent's strength bar will replenish to approximately 2/3 its 
original length. Now, it's up to you, go ahead and use whatever moves you 
feel necessary. Once you have depleted the strength bar for a second time, go 
ahead and pin your opponent for an easy 3-count. If for some strange reason 
your opponent is beating you, just use the repeatedly pressed A button 
strategy as listed above.

|+|+|Cage Matches|+|+|
In the WWF Championship mode, your third, sixth and ninth matches will be cage 
matches. Just use the same strategy that is used for a regular match. A good 
move to use in cage matches is the Irish Whip; press a directional button, A, 
and B while grappling to send your opponent crashing into the cage. In order 
to win a cage match, you have to climb to the top. Simply walk into one of 
the cage walls and hold that direction to climb to the top of the cage.

|+|+|10-Count|+|+|
Another strategy that can make for a quick match is getting your opponent 
counted out. Simply leave the ring to lure your opponent out. Then, use 
whatever moves you want to subdue him. Just make sure to get back in the ring 
before the count reaches 10.

|+|+|Tag Team Matches|+|+|
The strategy stays the same for this mode, no surprise. To make it a quick 
fight, try to keep your opponent from tagging in their partner by repeatedly 
grappling with him. If you have to, walk to your partner and press A to tag 
him in. Just try to keep your strongest wrestler in the ring at all times.

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|VI. The Wrestlers|
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The following wrestlers are those that appear in the game, listed in order of 
appearance in the WWF Championship Mode. For flavor, I've added a little 
background on how the wrestlers were back then. Most wrestlers don't pose 
much of a threat and are easily defeated, but I've added some notes on a few 
of the wrestlers' strategies that may help you in defeating them.

The Mountie
6'2", 245 lbs.
The Canadian from the Great White North was a fine technical wrestler and 
enforcer who was heard to say, "Do things the way I say they ought to be done 
or pay the price of painful and humiliating defeat." Not in this game. The 
Mountie should pose no threat in your run for the title.

"The Million-Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
6'2", 238 lbs.
This greed machine would use bribery to try and get whatever he wanted; he 
once tried to buy the WWF Championship Belt. After putting his opponents in 
"Million-Dollar Dream", he would stuff money in their mouth and exit the ring. 
You don't have to worry about him stuffing anything, he's another easy foe to 
defeat that needs no special strategy.

Irwin R. Schyster, "I.R.S."
6'2", 235 lbs.
A very solid scientific wrestler, "I.R.S." always toted a briefcase to the 
ring, wearing a suit and suspenders. He and DiBiase made up "The Million-
Dollar Corporation" for a brief stint. Tax evasion won't get you into any 
trouble this time, because "I.R.S." will be easily defeated.


Bret "Hitman" Hart
6', 232 lbs.
"The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be." 
Bret is one of the better wrestlers in the game, he possesses good speed and 
can do some damage if you're not careful. Watch out for his dropkick, it's a 
move he likes to use. When he runs for the ropes, simply step out of his path 
to avoid the dropkick.

Sid Justice
6'9", 318 lbs.
This freakishly big guy has a frightening stare and one of the best physiques 
in wrestling. He's one of the stronger wrestlers in the game; don't let him 
get an advantage over you. If he does, he will most likely throw you to the 
mat repeatedly, which can cause some serious damage. 

"Macho Man" Randy Savage
6'2", 245 lbs.
"Pomp and Circumstance" never sounded so good. "Macho Man" is a master of the 
aerial arts, particularly that flying elbow he uses for a finisher. If he 
heads for the turnbuckle, you best be getting up and moving out of the way 
quickly. 

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
6'1", 242 lbs.
Never has a man in a kilt been more intimidating. This Scottish native is 
possibly one of the best brawlers in the business; he does more fighting 
outside the wring as he does inside of it. One of his favorite attacks in the 
game is the flying tackle, so be sure to get out of his path if he begins to 
run for the ropes.

The Undertaker
6'10 1/2", 328 lbs.
Every match was a casket match with The Undertaker, he would take his victims 
and place them in a casket and drag them away. His manager, Paul Bearer, was 
creepy, too, always making faces and carrying that urn. The Undertaker 
shouldn't present much of a problem. By now, you should have a good grasp on 
the game strategies and defeat him with no trouble.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts
6'5", 249 lbs.
"Never trust a snake," he always said. That statement was pretty accurate, he 
would much rather sneak-attack someone that face them in a fair fight. 
Nonetheless, his roughneck style was effective. After a devastating DDT, he'd 
leave his snake with the victim. Jake's favorite move in the game is an Irish 
Whip/flying tackle combo, so try to avoid giving him any advantage.

Hulk Hogan
6'8", 303 lbs.
Hulkamania is running wild! Quite possibly the greatest wrestler to ever 
grace the ring with his presence, the immortal Hulk Hogan is the kind of 
wrestler who comes along once in a lifetime. His huge "pythons" overpowered 
many a foe. Hogan is the best grappler in the game; he may be the one 
executing the slams even if you have an advantage over him. To overcome this, 
press the A button repeatedly when grappling.

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|VII. Cheats and Codes|
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-Regain Energy
During a match, hold select to regain some energy. This may only be done once 
a match.

As far as I know, there are no Pro Action Replay or Game Genie Codes for this 
game. I searched far and wide and found nothing, so if you have any codes or 
cheats, be sure to contact me.

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|VIII. Conclusion|
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Well, I hope you will actually be able to use some of this. It may seem like 
a lot of information for a simple wrestling game, but I did my best to reveal 
information from every aspect of the game. I have thoroughly tested all of 
the information listed in this FAQ, but there's always room for error. If you 
find an error or feel I've left something important out, feel free to e-mail 
me; my contact information is listed in the "Author Info" section below.

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|IX. Author Info|
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This document was created by:

Chris Kirsch

E-mail: c_k_one_@hotmail.com

GameFAQs Username: Die Hard StL Fan