AEW's Fight Forever Video Game Nails Orange Cassidy's Absurdity

Recently released gameplay footage for AEW Fight Forever has confirmed that the game accurately portrays pro wrestler Orange Cassidy's full absurdity. Fans have been eagerly anticipating news regarding the game's release date, and now that THQ Nordic and Yuke's have confirmed a June 29 launch, they're able to share more exciting details. This includes gameplay for Orange Cassidy, one of AEW's most beloved wrestlers, who is known for incorporating his laziness into his in-ring persona.

Currently, Orange Cassidy holds the International Championship title in AEW, which he will be defending this weekend during AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view event in a Blackjack Battle Royale against 20 other men. Cassidy's title reign has been well-received, not just because of his impressive wrestling skills, but also because of his unique personality. His "lazy" style involves taunting his opponents with weak kicks and strikes, putting his hands in his pockets, and rolling slowly around the ring.

AEW has gone the extra mile to ensure that Orange Cassidy's distinctive wrestling style is accurately portrayed in AEW Fight Forever. During a recent AEW Games livestream, a match featuring Orange Cassidy was showcased, in which he faced off against Jungle Boy. The match displayed various classic Orange Cassidy moments, including his laid-back entrance with a nonchalant half-thumbs-up, his signature move, the Orange Punch, the Beach Break, and even him pinning an opponent while keeping his hands in his pockets.

It is worth noting that the gameplay footage shown of AEW Fight Forever is actually played by Orange Cassidy himself, who is a self-professed video game enthusiast. However, he has not had as much time to play AEW Fight Forever as he would like, so there are likely many more Orange Cassidy moves, taunts, and character quirks to be discovered in the game.

The AEW Fight Forever roster currently features over 50 wrestlers from the promotion and its partners, with more than 40 already confirmed, including fan favorite Orange Cassidy. Notable names such as Kenny Omega, CM Punk, and even WWE's Cody Rhodes have also been announced.

Unlike the modern wrestling simulation experience offered by the WWE 2K franchise, AEW Fight Forever is designed to be a more casual-friendly arcade game, drawing inspiration from classic pro wrestling games like WWF No Mercy and Def Jam Vendetta. As the late June launch date approaches, fans can expect further details about what this exciting new game has in store.

AEW Fight Forever releases June 29 on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.