WCW Mayhem for the Sony PlayStation 1 is a professional wrestling video game that thrusts players into the world of World Championship Wrestling. It belongs to the sports entertainment video game genre, specifically focusing on wrestling. Released in 1999, the game features a roster of popular WCW wrestlers from that era, various match types, and the unique ability to fight backstage, expanding the battlefield beyond the ring. Players can engage in single matches, tag team bouts, and championship quests, aiming to pin or submit their opponents using a variety of moves and grappling techniques.