Kenny Omega isn't just one of the best wrestlers in the world; he is a huge video game fan. So much so that he named two of his moves the V-Trigger (a Street Fighter reference) and the One-Winged Angel (a Final Fantasy reference). His favorite character is Alex, and now Kenny is living a lifelong dream as the motion capture actor for Alex, who will enter Street Fighter 6 on March 17.
As a nod to Omega, Alex will use some of the AEW legend's moves, including the aforementioned V-Trigger Knee Strike and his One-Winged Angel finisher. If you like to use grapplers in Street Fighter, Alex is your guy.
Alex was the protagonist in 1997's Street Fighter III: A New Generation. According to Capcom, his brash disposition has seen him christened the Man with No Allies. In SF6, he will have a new stance, 10 new throws, and moves that transition into one another just like a pro wrestler. Courtesy of Capcom, here's more on his move set:
- Flash Axe:Â A rapid attack with light and medium options. The light version is a great combo ender whereas the medium can transition into Prowler Stance upon hit.
- Flash Chop:Â When this bodacious heavy strike hits on the ground, the opponent will be opened up to a follow-up grab like Power Bomb or Oblique Stomp for some wicked damage. The OD version allows Alex to transition to Prowler Stance upon hitting.
- Aerial Knee Smash:Â A fantastic anti-air technique as Alex jumps into the air and slams his opponent into the ground with his knee.
- Power Bomb:Â Alex's signature move comes with light, medium, and heavy variations, which all deal the same damage while offering other unique benefits.
- Prowler Stance:Â Alex forfeits the ability to block while in this stance, but gains 11 different follow-up options to mix-up his opponent. For example, if you land Sweep Combination (Target Combo), Hyper Takedown (Throw), or Dangerous Armbar (Throw) on a Punish Counter, they'll transition into Flying Suplex, Death Valley Bomb, and Spiral DDT, respectively.
- Raging Spear:Â Alex's Level 1 Super Art has him spring forward with a devastating tackle. This move is invincible on start-up to both strikes and throws, and can also be used in combos.
- Sledgecross Hammer:Â Alex's Level 2 Super Art crushes opponents with a devastating lariat that can wall splat if it hits an airborne opponent and has some invincibility from projectiles.
- Omega Wing Buster:Â Alex has another Level 2 Super Art following a successful OD Power Drop where Alex can transition into Omega Wing Buster. This will, of course, look very familiar to pro wrestling fans.
- The Final Prison:Â Alex's Level 3 Super Art, The Final Prison has four different animations! The wrestler chokes the opponent out with a series of phenomenal grappling moves. There's the normal Level 3 version, the Level 3 version that results in a K.O., the normal CA version, and a CA version that ends in a K.O.