Alternate wrestlers

At the character selection screen, highlight Hulk Hogan, Sting, or Masahiro Chino and press Start instead of X to play their old versions.

Random wrestler

At the character selection screen, press Circle.

Hidden wrestlers

Complete one of the following goals to unlock the corresponding wrestler:

The Giant (Andre The Giant)

Beat all of the leagues with a Heavyweight wrestler. Then, a new "Super Heavy" league will appear. Now beat this league and defeat The Giant.

Jaguar (Tiger Mask)

Beat all of the leagues with a Lightweight/Junior weight wrestler. Then, a new "Super Junior" league will appear. Now beat this league and defeat Tiger Mask.

Jeff Jarrett

Beat the WCW league with any wrestler.

Grizz Lee (Bruiser Brody)

Beat the Independent Union Wrestling league with any wrestler.

Le Mascarade (Mil Mascaras)

Beat the Samurai Wrestling Federation with any wrestler.

Major Tom (Terry Funk)

Beat the Empire Wrestling Federation with any wrestler.

Steel Talon (Antonio Anoki)

Beat the Neo-Strong Wrestling league with any wrestler.

Shanghai (Karl Gotch)

Beat the Dead or Alive league with any wrestler.