Wrestler
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Wrestler is a Copy Ability which gives Kirby several different grappling and wrestling moves. It first appeared in Kirby Fighters 2, and is currently exclusive to that game, meaning there is no enemy that grants this ability when swallowed, making it one of two Copy Abilities to have this trait, the other being Jelly in Kirby's Dream Buffet. It is also the second Copy Ability to be introduced in a spin-off game, the first being Balloon, which debuted in Kirby: Canvas Curse.
When using the Wrestler ability, Kirby dons a brightly-colored red and yellow luchador mask with flame-like decals which covers the upper half of his body, leaving only two holes in the front for his eyes. This ability gives Kirby several different melee attacks, in addition to lunges, grabs, and throws, making it very similar to both the Fighter and Suplex abilities.
Game appearancesEdit
Kirby Fighters 2Edit
Wrestler first appeared in Kirby Fighters 2, where it is one of the abilities that can be selected from the main ability/character menu. It is unlocked for use when the player attains a Fighters Rank of 2, making it the first unlockable ability in that game.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Wrestler ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.
MovesetEdit
Wrestler moveset in Kirby Fighters 2 | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
Chop | B
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Kirby swings his hand horizontally forwards. | 10 |
Chop Barrage - Final Chop | B repeatedly
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Kirby swings his hand twice, then finishes with another swing that sends a wave of energy that sends opponents flying. | 3 (first chop) 3 (second chop) 4 (wave wind-up) 12 (wave) |
Launcher Lariat | ↓ + B
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Kirby charges as his fist glows, then performs a big uppercut after charging. This attack can be held for longer before releasing, but this does not increase damage. | 30 |
Rolling Sobat | B in midair
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Kirby does a quick spinning kick, which is somewhat slow but powerful. | 20 |
Headbutt | ↑ + B in midair
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Kirby does a swinging headbutt upwards, dealing big damage, though with limited range. | 26 |
Flying Dropkick | Dash + B and A simultaneously
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Kirby lunges forwards feet-first as he spins, drilling through opponents. | 30 (if all hits connect) |
Wrestler Pinpoint Kick | ↓ + B in midair
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Kirby drops straight down feet-first. If he lands on an opponent, he bounces off of them. | 10 |
Wrestler Fury Stomp | Hold ↓ + B in midair
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If Kirby hits an opponent with Wrestler Pinpoint Kick, Kirby can rapidly pummel them with his feet. | 26 (if all hits connect) |
Meteor Plancha | ↓↑ + B
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Kirby rises into the air, surrounded by a burning aura, then falls diagonally downward in the direction he is facing, causing a small explosion upon landing. This move can carry opponents with it if it connects at the start. | 19 (rising) 8 (falling) 9 (impact) 25 (impact without other parts of the move and if both hits connect) 22 (impact at greater distance from foe) |
Bouncing Meteor Plancha | Hold a direction against a wall in midair + B
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Kirby bounds from a wall in a diagonally upward motion, then crashes down with a Meteor Plancha. Unlike the grounded version, this version does not carry opponents with it. | 19 (rising) 12 (fallng) 25 (impact) 22 (impact at greater distance from foe) |
Tackle Grab | Dash + B
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Kirby lunges forward. If he collides with an opponent, he will grab that opponent and hold them over his head. From here, he can initiate one of the throws outlined below. If he does nothing, the opponent escapes with no damage after 5 seconds. | N/A |
Lift | ↑ + B near foe
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Kirby grabs and lifts his opponent, holding them over his head. From here, he can initiate one of the throws outlined below. If he does nothing, the opponent escapes with no damage after 5 seconds. | N/A |
Blazing Back Breaker | ↑ after a grab
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Kirby hops with his opponent into the air, and lands back, causing a blazing explosion and tossing his opponent away shortly afterward. | 28 |
Megaton Slam | ↓ after a grab
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Kirby twirls around with his opponent in his grasp, then slams the foe hard into the floor, causing them to bounce away afterward. | 28 |
Air Suplex | ← after a grab
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Kirby does a backflip with his opponent and slams them head-first into the ground, creating a lightning effect upon landing then knocking the opponent away. Can be followed by Rolling Breaker. | 28 |
Giant Swing | → after a grab
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Kirby quickly spins with his opponent in his grasp before tossing them forward. | 28 |
Rolling Breaker | A after a grab
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Kirby leaps high as he performs several somersaults with his opponent in his grasp, then slams them into the ground. Other nearby opponents are also damaged by the impact. Air Suplex can be followed with this attack. | 36 20 (to any other opponent caught in the impact) |
Flying Grab | ↑ + B
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Kirby leaps straight up into the air and can catch opponents above him. If he fails to grab anyone, he will fall back down in a panic. After a grab, if Kirby falls to the floor before throwing, it will change into a regular Grab. | N/A |
Ultra Back Breaker | A after a Flying Grab
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Kirby spins rapidly with his opponent in his grasp while falling downward, then slams with great force, tossing the foe away. | 36 |
Air Corkscrew | B + ↓ after a Flying Grab
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Kirby spins, then tosses his foe hard diagonally downward to the ground. | 38 |
Kirby's Dream BuffetEdit
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Wrestler Kirby appears on two Character Treats along with Sword Kirby, one using the paired artwork from Kirby Fighters 2, and another showing both of them riding the Buddy Star Blaster. A separate Character Treat that depicts artwork of the Sumo Topknot Rare Hat can also be collected. Wrestler does not appear as an ability in Kirby's Dream Buffet itself.
TriviaEdit
- The Meteor Plancha attack functions in a very similar manner to that of Incineroar's up-special move "Cross Chop" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Both moves were likely inspired by Mil Máscaras' wrestling move, the plancha.
- With five pages worth of moves, Wrestler is the most complex Copy Ability in Kirby Fighters 2, and among the most complex abilities in the entire Kirby series.
- A wrestling mask of similar design previously appeared as Headgear for the Fighter ability in Kirby Battle Royale.
- The primary artwork of Wrestler Kirby has a somewhat similar pose to Kirby's official artwork for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
GalleryEdit
Wrestler and Sword artwork from Kirby Fighters 2
Render image of the Sumo Topknot Rare Hat in Kirby Fighters 2
Wrestler Kirby in action, fighting against Shadow Kirby
Chapter 5 credits picture featuring Wrestler Kirby wearing the Sumo Topknot in between two stacks rice balls
Sword and Wrestler Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter for the release of Kirby Fighters 2, featuring Wrestler Kirby and its Sumo Topknot rare hat
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Wrestler Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee on the Buddy Star Blaster
Artwork from HAL Laboratory showing Wrestler Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee challenging King Dedede & Meta Knight
The colored illustration of Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! featuring Wrestler Kirby
Concept art for the various revisions of the Wrestler Rare Hats
The "Wrestler Kirby hamburger with chop" Kirby Café dish
VideosEdit
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Wrestler
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Names in other languagesEdit
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | レスラー Resurā |
Wrestler |
Chinese | 蒙面摔角手 Méngmiàn shuāijiǎoshǒu |
Masked wrestler |
Dutch | Worstelaar | Wrestler |
French | Lutteur masqué | Masked wrestler |
German | Wrestling-Maske | Wrestling Mask |
Italian | Wrestler mascherato | Masked wrestler |
Korean | 레슬러 leseulleo |
Wrestler |
Portuguese | Luta livre | Freestyle Wrestling |
Russian | Борец[1] Borets |
Wrestler Not to be confused with Suplex |
Spanish | Lucha libre | Freestyle Wrestling |