Capcom vs. SNK/Zangief

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 * First appearance: Street Fighter II
 * Other appearances: Street Fighter Alpha series, Street Fighter EX series,, Marvel vs. Capcom series
 * Related characters: Rainbow Mika

Zangief became the most famous wrestler in his home country of Russia. He became known as the Red Cyclone. His love for wrestling was only surpassed by his love for his home country, and he was determined to bring it fame and recognition by competing in tournaments around the world. For one reason or another, Zangief routinely ends up in tournaments that involve M. Bison's search for superior warriors, but he's so concerned with impressing the audience and making a name for Russia, that he tends to be oblivious to the events going on around him.

Normal Zangief is based on his Street Fighter Alpha series appearance, while Extra Zangief has only those abilities that he had in Street Fighter II Turbo and his single super combo from SSF2T. In Capcom vs. SNK 2, he retains all of his Alpha series abilities.

Pro version changes

 * Zangief's Aerial Russian Slam Super Combo does significantly less damage than before.
 * Zangief is the anti air king; his standing has very high priority now, even better than before.
 * Double Lariats are more effective against ground attacks and come out faster.
 * His Level 3/Max Final Atomic Buster Super Combo does much more damage than before.
 * Zangief's Banishing Flat is faster, and he can sometimes link it with a Screw Pile Driver after it hits or is blocked (the only way out of this is to jump at the right moment). It also has improved speed and better priority (although it is still not as effective as it was in SSF2T.)