Million Hooters
Million Pixels - Million Hooters
Game Cheats » Sony Playstation One (PSX) » Games Starting with the Letter W » WCW/nWo Thunder - Strategy Guide (Page 01)

WCW/nWo Thunder - Strategy Guide (Page 01)

Below are the cheat codes, hints and help for WCW/nWo Thunder - Strategy Guide (Page 01).

=======================================================================
                    W C W / N W O   T H U N D E R                       
=======================================================================
                   WCW/nWo Thunder FAQ Version 1.6
                        For Sony Playstation
                            By Scott Ong
                   kangning@mbox5.singnet.com.sg

-----------------------------------------------------------------------
This FAQ is meant for personal use only and can only be reproduced
electronically. This FAQ cannot be altered and the disclaimer must
remains unchanged. This FAQ is owned and made by me, Scott Ong 
(kangning@mbox5.singnet.com.sg). So don't try to get any ideas on it 
or I will get YOU! This FAQ is not meant for profitable purposes. 
Please give credits when due.
          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        _______________________________________________________
       |xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/     __          __        |
       |xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/ _____\x\        /x/ ___    |
       |x\  \/\/ // _\  \/\/ /xxx/ |xxxxx\\x\  /\  /x/ /xxxx\  |
       |xx\  /  /| |xx\  /  /xxx/  |x| |x| \x\/xx\/x/ |xx||xx| |
       |xxx\/ \/xx\__|x\/x\/xxx/   |x| |x|  \xx/\xx/  |xx||xx| |
       |xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/              \/  \/    \xxxx/  |
       |xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/_____________ ___________________|
       |* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
       /88888888888888888888888888888888888/|____ _____  ____
       \8888888888888888888888888888888888/8|8888\|8888||8888\
        \/   /8888888/ /88 88/|88 88| |88\|8|88 8||88   |88 8|
            /8888888/ /88888/ |88 88| |888 8|88 8||888  |8888/
           /8888888/ /88 88/  |88 88| |88 88|88 8||88   |8 8\
          /8888888/ /88 88/   \88888/ |88 88|8888/|8888||8  8\   
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       Logo created by Scott Ong (kangning@mbox5.singnet.com.sg)

------------------------------------------------------------------------

V E R S I O N S
----------------
Version 1.0 - Contains the main document.
Version 1.1 - Added the Might Meter section in the Miscellaneous
              sections, plus some corrections.
Version 1.2 - Find more codes, EXTRA thanks to GameSages.
Version 1.3 - Correct some errors and added the list of additional
              wrestlers. This may be the final update.
Version 1.4 - Added movelist for Veal, Thanks to Jarret Coggin.
Version 1.5 - Added some corrections to the list.
            - Editted my disclaimer.
            - Added ASCII Logo
Version 1.6 - Edited the format of FAQ

------------------------------------------------------------------------
This FAQ can be found in the following address:
GameFAQs
QUATZ Adoption Center
                          5344
Cheat Code Central

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Firstly, I must thank GameFAQs for teaching the proper way to write 
the FAQ. This is my second FAQ and I am still a rookie, therefore 
there may be many errors. For those whom are quite observant in my
Brigandine FAQ, you may find out some rather serious errors. So
please inform me if you have any corrections regarding this FAQ.
This FAQ is under copyright law and any unauthorized copying or 
production will lead to severe punishment! I have an ICQ of 39117037.

What Scott is looking for:
- Character Move List
  As everyone knows that the Official Strategy Guide does not 
  included the movelist for hidden characters, I myself have been
  rather busy in getting movelists for other characters but still 
  invalid. If you have discovered one of them, I will be rather happy 
  to test them for you. Of course, credits will be given to you.

This Document is Copyright 1999-2000 Scott Ong. This FAQ may be freely
distributed but it cannot be SOLD at any price!

=======================================================================
               L I S T    O F    C O N T E N T S                     
=======================================================================
  1.   Controls
  2.   Cheat Codes
  3.   The Characters and their Moves List
  4.   GameShark Codes
  5.   Miscellaneous

=======================================================================
On with the show!
 _____
/ 1.0 \________________________________________________________________
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
C O N T R O L S
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Here you will find the list of controls for controlling your wrestler.
NOTE: All controls are being set in default settings.

_____________________________________________________________________
----------------|----------------------------------------------------|
Button          |        Status                                      |
----------------|----------------------------------------------------|
Up              |        Moves your character upwards                |
Down            |        Moves your character downwards              |
Forward         |        Moves your character forwards               |
Back            |        Moves your character backwards              |
Circle          |        Tie Up with your opponent.                  |
Square          |        Punches your opponent                       |
Triangle        |        Performs a chop                             |
X               |        Kickes your opponent                        |
L2              |        Taunts                                      |
R1              |        Move away from opponent.                    |
L1              |        Blocks ground attacks                       |
R2              |        Tag team with partner                       |
----------------|----------------------------------------------------|
_____________________________________________________________________|

 _____
/ 2.0 \________________________________________________________________
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
C H E A T    C O D E S
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Here are some of the cheat codes that I have gathered with surfing the
Internet. Here are the list of codes. I would recommend you to use 
these codes if you have insuffcient space on your memory card.

Cheat Code Central  - For all major codes
Deathpain's FAQ     - For the Bonus Wrestlers
GameSages           - For all major codes and the last three codes.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
**** Big Heads ****
Press R1 7 times, R2, Select at the options screen or the title screen.
The characters will have huge enormous heads!

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ Big Heads, Hands, Feet and Weapons +++++
Press R2 7 times, R1, Select at the options screen or the title screen.
The character seems a bit out-shaped having enormous limbs, hands and 
heads.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ Ring Select +++++
Press R1, R2, R1, R2, Select at the options screen to scroll though 
various screen. Each time, the Select button is being pressed, the 
current ring will advance by one. To move in the other direction,
press L1, L2, L1, L2, Select.
Enable this code allows you to select the stage that you preferred.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ Might Meter +++++
Press L2 4 times, R2 4 times, L1 4 times, R1 4 times and press Select
while at the option screen. Now you will be able to adjust the 
offensive and defensive attributes of each wrestler.  It works also at
the title screen. 
Enable this code allows you to change the attributes of a wrestler. Red
is the weakest whereas Green is the strongest.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+++++ FMV Sequence +++++
Press R1 4 times, L1 4 times, Select while at the option screen. Press
Left + X to advance through the sequences. Right + X to move back 
[rewind]. To exit just press Start twice to exit.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

+++++ Bonus Wrestlers +++++
To activate all wrestlers just enter the code at the option or title
screen and you will be able to use the hidden characters instantly. 
Save it to prevent repeat the code again.
R1 4 times, L1 4 times, R2 4 times, L2 4 times, Select 
NOTE: The code works also at the character selection screen.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ Unlock individual wrestlers +++++
At the character selection screen just highlight a wrestler and press
L1, R1, L2, R2, Select. This will unlock the wrestler in the hidden
characters set. Refer to Miscellaneous section for information.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ Cage ring in any type of Match +++++
Enter the option menu, highlight the "Random" ring selection, and 
press R1, R2, R1, R2, Select. If done correctly, you will hear the
word "Cage" being spoken. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ USO Ring code #1: Dancing Wrestlers +++++
Enable the "All rings" code and choose the USO ring to have dancing
wrestlers. Here are the controls:
L1:   Pan to the other side of ring [except for Battle Royal]
R1:   Change the view.
L2:   A small dance movement
For more dancing moves, excute any generic wrestling move such as
hip toss, scoop slam or backbreaker.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
+++++ USO Ring code #2: Hints +++++
You can excute new moves off the top turnbackle, just press the
following and you will excute the following move:

Double Foot Stomp:   Press Triangle or Square
Shooting Star Stomp: Press X

------------------------------------------------------------------------
++++ Inland Movie Clip ++++
At the title screen, press R1 4 times, L1 4 times and SELECT. Now
you will be able to view a looping video clip of the Inland 
Productions logo. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------
++++ Movie Select ++++
If you still can't get over seeing the opening Movie again, press
R2 4 times, L2 4 times, R1 4 times, L2 4 times, press SELECT at the
character selection screen. Then use the RIGHT and LEFT button to
scroll through the movies and select X to view them. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------
++++ Play as Nitro Girls ++++
At the title screen, press L2 4 times, R2 4 times, L1 4 times, R1 
4 times and press SELECT and you will be able to play as the hidden
Nitro grils.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
 _____
/ 3.0 \_________________________________________________________________
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
T H E   C H A R A C T E R S   A N D   T H E I R   M O V E S L I S T S
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

All wrestlers in WCW/nWo Thunder has developed their own tactics which
makes the game more fun to play. Usually wrestlers will finished off 
their opponent with their finishing moves. So let's move onto the 
character's moves list. 
 _____
/ 3.1 \_________________________________________________________________
========================================================================
LEGEND USED IN THIS SECTION.....
========================================================================
 ______________________________________________________________________
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
|    Key     |             Meaning                                     |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------| 
| GRP        |       Wrestling Group                                   |
| M          |       Male                                              | 
| F          |       Female                                            |
| HEI        |       Height                                            | 
| WEI        |       Weight                                            |
| ,          |       followed by                                       |
| +          |       together with                                     |
| OTG        |       Opponent lying on the ground                      |
| PTT        |       Player on the top turnbackle                      |
| [n]        |       Neutral Position                                  |
| ORTU       |       Opponent running towards you                      |
| OAT        |       Opponent at the turnbackle                        |
| PR         |       Player running                                    |
| Type       |       Body Type [Lightweight/Heavyweight]               |
| (S)        |       Submission Type                                   |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
|______________________________________________________________________|

 _____
/ 3.2 \_________________________________________________________________
========================================================================
GENERIC MOVES
========================================================================
These are the general moves used in WCW/nWo Thunder. 

* NEUTRAL POSITION [n]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                      Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Punch                             Square
Chop                              Triangle
Kick                              X
Drop Kick                         Down, X
Hip Toss                          Back, Square
Snap Mare                         Up, Square
Belly Suplex                      Triangle, Square
Back Breaker                      Down, Square, Triangle
Body Slam                         Up, Triangle, Triangle
Abdomial Stretch                  Down, Triangle
Gorilla Press Slam                Up, Triangle, Circle
Throw out of the Ring             Back, X, Circle
Whip                              Back, Circle
Get in/out OR Climb               Hold Forward /Back, Circle
Tags with partner                 R2
Taunt                             L2
Select                            Calls for a wrestler.
Tie Up                            Forward, Circle
Run                               Forward, Forward
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* TIE-UP POSITION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                     Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
PowerBomb                        Square, X
Piledriver                       Triangle, Circle
Vertical Suplex                  Back, Triangle
Reversal                         Down, Down, Down
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* OPPONENT ON THE GROUND [OTG]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                     Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elbow Drop                       Square
Leg Drop                         Triangle
Knee Drop                        X
Stomp                            Down, X
Lift Opponet                     Up, Circle
Drag Opponent                    Hold Forward / Back, Circle
Pin                              Circle
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* OPPONENT RUNNING TOWARDS YOU [ORTU]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                     Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clothesline                      Square
Spinning Kick                    Triangle
Back Body Drop                   Down 
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* OPPONENT AT THE TURNBACKLE [OAT]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                     Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elbow                            Square
Chop                             Triangle
Knee                             X
Splash                           Down, X
Climb turnbackle and Pummel*     Hold Forward, Square
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* PLAYER AT TOP TURNBACKLE [PTT]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                     Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elbow Drop                       Square
Leg Drop                         Triangle
Knee Drop                        X
Drop Kick                        Down, X
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* HEAVYWEIGHT WRESTLERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                    Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belly Buster                    Up, Square, X [n]
Foot Choke                      Forward, Triangle, Triangle, [OAT]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* LIGHTWEIGHT WRESTLERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Move                   Joystick Movement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frankensteiner                 Back, Square, X [n]
Head Scissors                  Up, Square, Triangle [n]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

+----------+
|  TIPS    |
+----------+

1. When you are low in energy, do the Test of Strength [Up, Circle] and
   tap circle to gain energy. There is another method, that's doing 
   your character's taunt [press L2], that's a bit risky as your 
   character can't guard himself in doing so.

2. Weapons are found outside of the ring. There are many kinds of them 
   from STOP sign to television sets. To grab a weapon, just walk to it 
   and here is the controls

+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+-----+
   Button                 Functions
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+-----+
   Square                 Swings the weapon at your opponent. [n][All]
   Triangle               Throws away the weapon [n] [All]
   X                      Throw weapon at your opponent [n][All]
                          Whip your opponent with the weapon [OG]
                          [All except Massive Weapons]
   Square 3 times         Choke your opponent with the weapon [n]
                          This only applies to "POLES"
------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. During Battle Royal, you can not pin your opponents. You can only
   win them by throwing them out of the ring by pressing Back, X, 
   Circle.

4. To throw opponent off the top turnbackle, press Up-Forward + 
   Triangle or Square. This only applies when the character is about
   to fall off the top turnbackle.

5. The move Climb and Pummel can only be used by some players such as
   Kevin Nash.

6. Once you have defeated using a submission type trademark finisher,
   you will automatically win by submission.
 _____
/ 3.3 \__________________________________________________________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
T H E     W R E S T L E R S   
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the list of wrestlers found in the game. I have include their
group, height, weight, body type, signature moves plus their trademark
finishers. Note that trademark finishers can only be done if the 
life bar of your opponent is flashing red.

NOTE: The first 32 wrestlers are those original players in the game.
      At the character selection screen, press Circle and you will 
      see a video of these guys.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.
Name:   Hollywood Hogan
GRP:    NWO Hollywood
HEI:    6'8"
WEI:    275
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Knee Bashes:                  X, Circle, Circle [n]
Big Boot:                     Triangle, Triangle, Triangle [ORTU]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Hogan Leg Drop:               Up, Square, Square, X [OTG]

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.
Name:   Bret "The Hitman" Hart
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    6'1"
WEI:    234
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
=======================
Leg Sweep:                    Square, Square, Square [n]
Atomic Headbutt:              Triangle, Square, Square [OTG]

** Trademark finsher **
=======================
Sharp Shooter:                Down, Square, Triangle, Square [OTG](S)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.
Name:   Sting
GRP:    NWO WolfPac
HEI:    6'3"
WEI:    252
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Death Drop:                   Triangle, Triangle, Circle [n]
Stinger Splash:               X, Circle, X [OAT]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Death Lock:                   Down, Square, X, Square [OTG] (S)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.
Name:   Lex Luger
GRP:    NWO WolfPac
HEI:    6'4"
WEI:    270 
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Atomic Drop:                  X, X, Circle [n]
Diving Clothesline:           Triangle, Triangle, Triangle [PR]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Torture Rack:                 Up, Triangle, Square, Triangle [n] (S)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.
Name:   The Giant
GRP:    NWO Hollywood 
HEI:    7'4"
WEI:    540 
Type:   Heavyweight

Signature Moves
========================
One Hand Pancake:             Square, Triangle, Triangle [n]
Choke Lift:                   Up, Triangle, Square [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Choke Slam:                   Up, X, Circle, Circle [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.
Name:   Diamond Dallas Page {DDP}
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    6'5"
WEI:    235
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
=========================
Side Suplex:                  Square, Square, X [n]
Back Splash:                  Triangle, Circle, Circle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
=========================
Diamond Cutter:               Up, X, X, Circle [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.
Name:   Raven
GRP:    RAVENS Flock
HEI:    6'1"
WEI:    237
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Cheap Shot:                   Square, X, Square [n]
Arm Flip:                     Forward, X, Circle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Evenflow DDT:                 Down, Forward, Triangle, Triangle [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.
Name:   Saturn
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    5'10"
WEI:    235
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Power Slam:                   X, Circle, X [n]
Gargoyle Suplex:              Back, X, X [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Death Valley Driver:          Up, X, X, X [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.
Name:   Goldberg
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    6'3"
WEI:    285
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Spear:                        Down, Triangle, Circle, Circle [n]
Gorilla Press Slam:           Triangle, Circle, Circle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
JackHammer:                   Up, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.
Name:   Kevin Nash
GRP:    NWO WolfPac
HEI:    7'1"
WEI:    367
Type:   Heavyweight

Signature Moves
========================
Side Suplex:                  Square, Square, Triangle [n]
Choke Lift:                   Up, Triangle, Square [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Jackknife PowerBomb:          Up, Square, X, Square [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
11.
Name:   Scott Hall
GRP:    NWO Hollywood
HEI:    6'7"
WEI:    287
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Headbutt:                     X, Square, Square [n]
Snap AB Suplex:               Back, Triangle, Circle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Outsiders Edge:               Up, Square, Square, X [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
12.
Name:   Curt Hennig
GRP:    NWO Hollywood
HEI:    6'3"
WEI:    262
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Back Suplex:                  Up, X, Square [n]
Snap Suplex:                  X, X, Square [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Hennig Plex:                  Back, Triangle, Triangle, Square [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
13.
Name:   Macho Man Randy Savage
GRP:    NWO WolfPac
HEI:    6'1"
WEI:    235
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Face Smash:                   Square, X, X [n]
Side Pancake:                 Triangle, Triangle, Square [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Flying Elbow Drop:            Up, Triangle, Circle, Triangle [PTT]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
14.
Name:   Rick Steiner
GRP:    WCW 
HEI:    5'11"
WEI:    248
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Back Pancake:                Down, Triangle, Circle [n]
Powerslam:                   Square, Square, Square [n]
Gargoyle Slam (NEW):         Back, X, X [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Football tackle:             Down, Triangle, Circle, Circle [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
15.
Name:   Scott Steiner [aka. Big Poppa Pump]
GRP:    NWO Hollywood
HEI:    6'1"
WEI:    235
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Back Hits:                  Down, Triangle, Circle [n]
Double Underhook            X, X, X [n]
Gargoyle Suplex             Away, X, X [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Steiner Recliner:           Down, Square, Square, Triangle [OTG](S)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
16.
Name:   Chris Jericho
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    5'11"
WEI:    225
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Torso Flip:                 Back, X, Square [n]
Swinging Head Scissors:     Triangle, Square, Triangle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Lion Tamer:                 Down, Square, Square, Square [n](S)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
17.
Name:   Brain Adams
GRP:    NWO Hollywood
HEI:    6'6"
WEI:    322
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Leg Sweep:                  Square, Square, Square [n]
Back Splash:                Triangle, Circle, Circle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Tlit A Whirl                Up, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
18.
Name:   British Bulldog
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    5'11"
WEI:    253
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Face Smash:                 Square, X, X [n]
Atomic Headbutt:            Triangle, Square, Square [OTG]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Oklahoma Slam               Up, Square, Square, Square [n]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
19.
Name:   Booker T
GRP:    WCW
HEI:    6'3"
WEI:    258
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Scissors Kick:             Up, Triangle, Square [n]
Harlem Flip:               Triangle, Circle, Triangle [n]

** Trademark finisher **
========================
Harlem Hangover:           Up, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle [PTT]

------------------------------------------------------------------------
20.
Name:   Dean Malenko
GRP:    4 Horseman
HEI:    5'9"
WEI:    216
Type:   Lightweight

Signature Moves
========================
Back Pancake:              Down, Triangle, Circle [n]
Snap Suplex:               X, X, Square [n]

 Next Page »