game play:
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advance your way through the titlemmatches-
win 3 matches for american champion.
win 8 matches for european champion.
win 15 matches for world champion.
win 25 matches to be super champion.
when a match is lost while progressing in rank, the next match begins one rank lower.

pinning:
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when a move is properly executed, and the opponent goes down on the mat, win by pinning him for a count of 3.

defensive tactics:
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watch your energy meter et, and if your energy is too low, run to the corner and tag your partner useing the firebutton. if you get caught in a hold that you cannot get out of, press fire button to have your partner's help. outside of the ring, weapons may appear that can be picked up to use against your opponent. be careful not to be counted out of the ring for more than 20 seconds or you'll be disqualified. win the match with a pin or when the opponent gives up.

player 1: ricky's fighters
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these are the good guys. they perform wonders when working in pairs, but become weak when they work alone.

player 2: strong & bad
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these are the bad guys. great teamworkers, and they do better as the match goes on.

control:
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players move about the ring by pushing the joystick in the direction desired. they attack by moving close to the other player, hitting the fire button, and releasing the button when they are done. the attack name is displayed on the screen as it is being selected. each player has his own secret move that is most effective against a particular opponent. in the event that the secret move is not usable, a body slam is made by moving the joystick in the upper left position.

joystick positions:
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up - body bash
upper right - drop kick
upper left - secret move or body slam
right - body slam
left - neck hanging
lower right - back drop
lower left - back breaker
down - body bash