The game features several famous WWF stars, such as "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Bret "Hitman" Hart, The Mountie, The Undertaker, Irwin R. Schyster, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sid Justice, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and of course wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

All wrestlers can perform their famous signature moves and have individual strengths and weaknesses. Game modes include a career mode and several modes for two players, including the name giving steel cage challenge.