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The Many Pro-Wrestling Moves of Virtua Fighter

Discussion in 'News' started by MadeManG74, Mar 18, 2017.

By MadeManG74 on Mar 18, 2017 at 1:36 AM
  1. MadeManG74

    MadeManG74 Moderator Staff Member Tournament Manager Silver Supporter

    BURNING HAMMER! What has become Wolf's most iconic throw, and the most damaging move in the game of Virtua Fighter, is the Burning Hammer. While many people know this is based on a real professional wrestling move, there are probably a lot more signature moves in the series than you'd think!

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    Not all of them immediately obvious to non-wrestling fans. Even characters like Kage Maru and Jacky Bryant find themselves borrowing manoeuvres from real pro wrestlers! I want to take a look at some of the iconic moves of Virtua Fighter, and reveal some of the little nods, winks and straight out tributes to some cool Puro, Wrestling and Lucha moves from the world of professional wrestling!

    Kage Maru - Praying Rope Walk
    (Opponent back to low wall)[6][6][P]+[G]

    This flashy low wall throw is actually based on a signature move by Japanese pro wrestler Jinsei Shinzaki (AKA Hakushi). After getting his opponent into an arm-bar, he walks the rope in a praying stance, then will either come down with a flying chop, or an arm drag.

    Check out the real life version of the move in this match against the Great Muta (9m 55s):


    El Blaze - Space Rolling Elbow & Flash Elbow
    (Rocket Discharge) [9][K]+[G], [P]
    (Downed Opponent) [3][P]+[K]

    One of the true legends of pro wrestling is Keiji Mutoh, or in this instance, The Great Muta.

    Keiji Mutoh was the 'face' (good guy) persona, and The Great Muta the 'heel' (bad guy) persona. Known for many of his trademark and signature moves, he's been imitated and paid tribute to in a lot of video games.

    Two of his iconic strikes have been featured in Virtua Fighter through El Blaze's moveset; His Space Rolling Elbow is an iconic attack used by both personas through his carreer, a handspring into a diving elbow, usually to an opponent couched in the turnbuckle, a perfect move for El Blaze's Rocket Discharge!




    Another move that people often don't pick up on as a tribute, is one of El Blaze's down attacks. The Flashing Elbow is one of Muta's most used techniques. It's basically just an elbow drop with some theatrics, but it's instantly recognisable as belonging to Muta;





    Wolf Hawkfield – Burning Hammer
    [8][4][2][6][P]+[G]

    I had to include this one in my first installment! Doing a devastating 100 points of damage, and even more in the backturned 'Burning Driver' variation, the Burning Hammer is the single most damaging throw in the game Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown.

    Like many skills of Wolf's move set, it's a tribute to the legendary Kenta Kobashi, who innovated the Burning Hammer.

    In the world of Pro Wrestling, the move is considered extremely dangerous to perform as the person receiving it cannot roll into the fall. There is a lot of risk of injury as the receiving wrestler falls onto his neck without much room for error. As such, the move has only been used by Kenta Kobashi seven times in his career. The move is reserved as a 'super finisher'; something brought out only for the biggest and most high profile matches for opponents that are notoriously tough.

    The backturned variation of the move is Kobashi's 'Wrist Clutch' variation of Burning Hammer, used even more sparingly than the regular version, and reflected in the game by being even more devastating!

    The debut of the Burning Hammer:



    The Wrist Clutch Burning Hammer (Burning Driver):



    Watch this space, as I'll be updating with more moves on a regular basis! There are a TON of moves with real-life counter-parts in the Virtua Fighter series, and I hope you'll enjoy seeing a few more of them over the coming weeks.


    PART 2


    Kage Maru & El Blaze – Sliced Bread #2
    Kage (Wall Behind)
    [6][4][P]+[G]
    El Blaze (Wall Behind Opponent) [6][6][P]+[G]



    Originally known as the 'Shiranui', but commonly known as Sliced Bread #2 in the west after it was popularised by Brian Kendrick, the technical name is 'reverse springboard three-quarter facelock facebuster'. The move is used by Kage Maru as one of his unique wall throws (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOl1eY-UW-U&t=8m15s). El Blaze also has a variation of this move which he uses against walls.

    This awesome looking manoeuvre has been used as a finisher by a multitude of cruiserweight wrestlers, but notably by WWE star Brian Kendrick.


    He also once did it from the top of a ladder:



    Jeffry McWild – Go To Sleep
    [6][2][4][P]+[G]


    I'm guilty of yelling this move name every time I see Jeffry land it, usually met with confusion by my non-wrestling fan friends. NO MORE!

    Jeffry McWild takes this move from KENTA, not to be confused with Kenta Kobashi, KENTA (spelt in all capitals, real name Kenta Kobayashi) is the protégée of Kenta Kobashi. He innovated the move and uses it as a finisher. The technique of lifting the opponent over his head, and dropping them into a knee lift seems perfect for Jeffry's moveset!

    The move was later picked up by CM Punk who also used it as a finisher in the WWE.

    This video is worth watching for the incredible Japanese Puro commentary

    GO TO SLEEEEEEEEEPU!



    Wolf Hawkfield – Burning Chops
    (Opponent's back to wall) [6][P]+[G]

    We all know and love Wolf's 6P+G wall throw, where he delivers some devastating chops to the opponent's chest.

    But, did you know that this move is a direct tribute to the legendary Kenta Kobashi? Yes, the same one who innovated Burning Hammer!

    Right down to his double fist pump; the motion is Kobashi's signature 'Burn Up' taunt he delivers before going into Machine Gun Chops!





    PART 3

    El Blaze – Code Red/Canadian Destroyer
    (From Rocket Discharge) [6]+[P]+[G]


    This spectacular looking move, while rarely seen in the game, is based on the move innovated by Petey Williams. Known as Code Red or the Canadian Destroyer, it's a high impact forward flip piledriver!

    Running towards a crouching opponent, the wrestler will flip forward and, bringing his opponent with him land in a seated position to drive the opponent's head into the mat. It doesn't look very realistic, truth be told, but it does look very cool!





    Wolf Hawkfield – Shining Wizard
    (After Low Punch Cut)[6]+[P]+[G]
    [9]+[P]+[G]




    Another move that was innovated by Keiji Mutoh, the Shining Wizard has since been adopted and modified by many different wrestlers over the years.

    Originally used as a replacement for his first finisher, the Moonsault, because Mutoh's knees couldn't take the impact from a Moonsault in his later years.

    With multiple ways to set it up, it's an explosive and fast move, with Mutoh performing a step-up inside leg kick. It can be (and has been) set up in multiple ways, off of the opponent's knee, off a chair, a ring rope or even someone else's back!

    Later years saw variations like Shining Black, Shining Dark and Shining Enziguri come into existence, but Wolf Hawkfield uses two variations of the Mutoh original!





    El Blaze – Poison Mist
    (Back turned) [P]+[K]

    A true 'heel' (or villian for non-wrestling fans) move, this mysterious attack involves spitting poisonous mist into the opponent's face!

    Innovated by the Great Kabuki, but popularised by Japanese pro wrestlers The Great Muta and Tajiri in the west, Poison Mist or Asian Mist often leaves the opponent stunned, or with burning eyes! Some variations, like Red Mist are particularly dangerous in wrestling canon (kayfabe) and have been known to end matches immediately.

    Always a shocking move that turns the tide of a match!





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    VFDC User Contributions!

    I want to acknowledge all the cool contributions made by the VFDC Members in the thread below!
    Special thanks to:
    @Jason Elbow :
    Go to Sleep
    Super Kick/Sweet Chin Music
    Toe Kick Stunner
    Diamond Cutter
    Crucifix Powerbomb
    Clothesline from Hell
    Spear Tackle
    Super Rana

    @Modelah
    Dangerous Backdrop
    Nodawa

    @Blitzball Champ
    Sol Naciente
    Sling Blade
    Handsome Scratch Rush
    Buzzsaw Kick
    Hellevator
    Shiranui/Sliced Bread #2

    @DemonicMindz
    Emerald Flowsion

    @Parasite_eveNZ
    F5

    @SNAKE BOSS
    Jackhammer

    @PKGJimmy
    Machine Gun Chops

    @Ash_Kaiser
    Shouten Kai
    Giant Swing
    German Suplex
    DDT
    Olympic Slam
    Exploder
    Pole Shift
    Yoshi Tonic
    Super Kick
    Muso
     
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Discussion in 'News' started by MadeManG74, Mar 18, 2017.

    1. wf66
      wf66
      El Blaze's Tope Mortal ([K][+][G] from Rocket Discharge) is Busaiku Knee Kick aka DB's Knee+.
    2. Dreamboat
      Dreamboat
      A little late to the party, but depending on who you ask, El Blaze's [2] [P][+][G] to a face-down opponent's head is a signature kick rush of either KENTA or Masaaki Mochizuki
      His other attack from the Rocket Discharge cartwheel, Screw Leg Lariat, is a signature move of Low Ki

      Wolf's [1][K][+][G], Kenka Kick, was Masahiro Chono's finisher
      Last edited: Apr 27, 2017
    3. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      ^I always thought 1K+G was just a 'Yakuza Kick' or 'Mafia Kick' move.
      I didn't know it was used as a finisheer, thanks!
    4. kungfusmurf
    5. Jason Elbow
      Jason Elbow
      Jacky Bryant - Face Crusher
      [P][+][G](behind opponent)


      Well i found another one. This move is basically a One Handed Bulldog. Its kinda a common wrestling move, with everyone from John Cena to even Sting using it. But this version more closely resembles the way Chris Jericho performs it. Of which is the first wrestler I've seen do it in this manner.



    6. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      I was SHOCKED the other day to learn that Wolf's back-turn Burning Hammer isn't a burning hammer at all... it's actually Shingo Tagaki's 'Last Falconry'!

      I always assumed that Sega just altered the animation for some reason, but now that I've seen both performed I realised it's a completely different, but still cool, move.



      It's not quite held in the same high-esteem as Burning Hammer or Wrist-Clutch Burning Hammer, so I'm surprised it gets as much damage in the game, considering this a regular 'finisher' and BH is considered a 'god-killer' move, which has only been performed 7 times.
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    7. Dreamboat
      Dreamboat
      I think they're slightly different - when doing the Last Falconry, Takagi slips his leg over the opponent's neck mid-drop so that when they land he has that leg over them, almost like it's a combined driver/legdrop. Wolf's backthrow is a straight sitout driver (I've heard it referred to as the Burning Driver, but I've never seen that move done in real life, so no idea if that's accurate).


      And obviously this is just me being a wrestling pedant but I'd be amazed if a Dragon Gate (well, at the time...) move got to do more damage than Kobashi - especially given that whoever was in charge of throws was clearly a huge NOAH fan!
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    8. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      That's why I was surprised as well, considering that Burning Hammer is meant to be THE move in wrestling.
      Although looking at how Wolf drives the opponent down between his legs rather than on their head/neck to the side, it really looks more like a Last Falconry to me than even Wrist-Clutch Burning Hammer.
      I noticed the leg over the neck pin/legdrop too, but it stood out to me more that the position looked similar to Wolf's drop.
      Jason Elbow and Dreamboat like this.

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