Wrestler Kenny Omega Brings Street Fighter 6’s Alex to Life from 17th March on PS5, PS4

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When Alex debuted in Street Fighter 3: New Generation nearly 30 years ago, he was expected to become the face of the franchise. Now, with his appearance in Street Fighter 6 on March 17th, he has another chance to become a star.

Capcom previously hinted at a Year 3 Pass update, and now they’ve revealed a new character’s complete moves, featuring a grappling style that players who enjoy close-combat fighting will likely love.

The publisher really deserves praise for making sure the character’s many moves flow together so smoothly. The transitions between basic attacks and grappling techniques are particularly impressive – it’s almost like watching art.

A cool feature is that professional wrestler Kenny Omega contributed to the game’s Level 2 Super Art. The move, called the Omega Wing Buster, was created using performance capture of Omega himself.

Alex has a powerful Level 3 Super Art called The Final Prison – it’s a submission hold with four variations. The specific animation you see depends on when you use it; it looks different if you’re trying to knock out your opponent versus using it during a regular match.

When the character drops, I’ll have two outfits to choose from right away. One is his fresh look from Street Fighter 6, and the other is a classic outfit based on how he appeared in Street Fighter 3. Pretty cool to have both options from the start!

A full list of moves, as provided by Capcom, is included below:

  • Flash Axe: 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: 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 on hit.
  • Aerial Knee Smash: A fantastic anti-air technique as Alex jumps into the air and slams his opponent into the ground with his knee.
  • Power Bomb: Alex’s signature move comes with light, medium, and heavy variations, which all deal the same damage while offering other unique benefits.
  • Prowler Stance: 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: 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: 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: Alex has another Level 2 Super Art following a successful OD Power Drop where Alex can transition into Omega Wing Buster. If this move looks familiar it might be because wrestling superstar Kenny Omega performed this move’s motion capture for Alex!
  • The Final Prison: 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.

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2026-01-22 23:07