WWF Rage in the Cage lets players choose from thirty WWF Superstars including The Undertaker, Yokozuna, Bret Hart, Bam Bam Bigelow, Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon among many more. Each superstar has his own strengths and weaknesses as well as a personalized finisher such as the Tombstone for the Undertaker, Sweet Chin Music for Shawn Michaels, etc., along with the standard suplexes, body slams, and other moves.
The game features various modes, including single-falls matches, tag team, six-man tag team, battle royals, and the Steel Cage. The main gameplay is similar to WWF Royal Rumble, using a similar engine but with improved audio and graphics.