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Many people think that performing the moves and combos in the Street Fighter series is not possible in real life. Not sure why. Think about like this: Have you ever seen someone conjure up a fireball with their hands? Probably not. But does that prove it’s not possible? Of course not! Our theory: Street Fighter moves are totally real. And we have proof.
Turns out a Japanese wrestler recently performed the Street Fighter 4 ultra combo for Russian bear-fighter Zangief in a match. Sounds painful, eh? It’ll blow your mind. Or pop it, actually:
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See, you really can’t get more real than that. Though, they better check the body of the unfortunate victim — looks a little limp.