Summary
AEW: Fight Foreverincluded most of the promotion’s most iconic stars in its roster, but the next game could include some big names that missed the cut. Since it features a lot of wrestlers that haven’t been seen in games before,AEW: Fight Foreverhad one of the more unique rosters seen in the genre in recent years. Even so, a roster upgrade is still one of the first issues that a sequel should tackle.
After AEW burst onto the scene, there was a lot of hype for its first console game. AlthoughAEW: Fight Foreverultimately received mixed reviews, theoften disappointing history of WWE gamesleft players hoping for an alternative.Fight Forevermay not have taken the world by storm, but AEW could use it to make its second attempt far stronger in every aspect, from roster selection to gameplay polish.
Will Ospreay is One of AEW’s Most Exciting High-Flyers
Will Ospreay is best known for his work in NJPW, but his role in AEW has steadily been growing. With an impressive array of acrobatic moves, Ospreay’s nickname of The Aerial Assassin is one of the most fitting in the sport. Sadly, he ended up missing out on AEW’s first game, robbing it of his flashy fighting style. While this might be amissed opportunity forAEW: Fight Forever, he could easily make the cut for the sequel.
Swerve Strickland is a Wrestler That is Impossible to Ignore
Formerly known as Killshot fromLucha Underground, Swerve Strickland made a splash in NXT before finding his way to AEW. An ultra-confident and charismatic heel, Swerve’s swagger and style complement his astonishing wrestling skills. Despite his former tag partner Keith Lee being in the game as DLC, Swerve himself missed the cut forAEW: Fight Forever, a snubbing that hopefully won’t be repeated next time.
Adam Copeland is One of AEW’s Biggest Names
After spending years as Edge in WWE, Adam Copeland became one of the highest-profile wrestlers to jump ship to AEW. However, he debuted in October, far too late to makeAEW: Fight Forever’s launch roster. Considering his high profile, if he’s still in AEW by the time of the next game’s release, he should be a shoo-in for the roster. The developers would be remiss to exclude one of the most famous wrestlers that AEW has to offer.
Bringing Adam Copeland into the next game could have the side effect of also adding his iconic theme song Metalingus, which came with him to AEW.
Samoa Joe is a Renowned Wrestler in Several Promotions
Samoa Joe has wrestled across the world, from his early days in the independents to his latest deal with AEW. With a combination of technical skill and power moves, he’s an impressive wrestler on several levels. Having been in AEW for a year prior toFight Forever’s release, he’s a surprising omission from the game that makesAEW: Fight Foreverlook outdated. The next AEW game would be making a big mistake if it leaves out Samoa Joe again.
Brody King is a Powerhouse Missing From Fight Forever’s Roster
As a member of the House of Black, Brody King’s career reached an exciting high after joining AEW. Having already won one title with the company, King is a fearsome big man with a lot of potential for the future. Malakai Black was an obvious choice forFight Forever, but Brody missed the chance to join him. Hopefully Brody will be around to beef up the House of Black’s ranks in the next game.
While it was a decent first effort, there are still manyimprovements thatAEW: Fight Forevercan makefor its sequel. Bringing in some of the most notable omissions from the first game’s roster should be among the top priorities for the next game, which would go a long way in helping the sequel toAEW: Fight Foreverlive up to its roster’s potential.
AEW Fight Forever
WHERE TO PLAY
Developed by YUKE’S Co., Ltd., creators of numerous, multi-million unit selling wrestling games, AEW: Fight Forever combines arcade-wrestling game feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and tandem offensive moves. The All Elite Wrestling promotion is currently taking TNT and TBS networks by storm every week with their Rampage and Dynamite shows, featuring some of the biggest legends to enter the ring plus a stable of brand new, high-flying, AEW talent. AEW: Fight Forever brings more than 50 of the best of the best from that talent roster together in one game! Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level in Fight Forever with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. More than 10 different game modes, including Unsanctioned Lights Out and Falls Count Anywhere PLUS more than 40 weapons, deep customization, career mode, and mini-games all await in AEW: Fight Forever!
