First WWE Video Game: WWF Superstars (NES, 1989) by Rare/LJN—Full Early Timeline

The first WWE (then WWF) video game was WWF Superstars, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1989.

Details

• Title: WWF Superstars
• Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• Release: 1989 (NA), 1990 (EU)
• Developer: Rare
• Publisher: LJN / Acclaim
• Genre: Wrestling / Action
• Roster: Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Big Boss Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, André the Giant, Honky Tonk Man

Early WWF/WWE Game Timeline

Note: Earlier wrestling games existed (Tag Team Wrestling 1983, Pro Wrestling 1986), but WWF Superstars was the first licensed WWF title.