WWE Legends of WrestleMania is a nostalgic wrestling game that brings back the characters and themes of the 1980s-1990s. The game features recreated events, venues, entrances, costumes, and music from this era, giving players a taste of what it was like to be part of WWE's most iconic moments.
The gameplay is based on a grapple-based chain-combo system, where players use the directional pad and face buttons to execute moves. A health bar and chain grapple level are displayed on screen, increasing with successful attacks and allowing for more powerful moves to be performed. Players can also use taunts to temporarily boost their health, strength, or durability.