Unveiling the Untold Secrets: Master the Art of Finisher Theft at AEW Fight Forever

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How To Steal A Finisher In AEW Fight Forever Matches

In AEW Fight Forever, wrestlers showcase their individual skills, setting them apart in terms of style and moves. Bryan Danielson, for instance, exhibits a distinct playing style unlike Lance Archer and Paul Wight. Meanwhile, some wrestlers combine technical expertise with acrobatic maneuvers, such as Kenny Omega. Each wrestler's unique skill set empowers them to execute special attacks, including the ability to adopt their opponents' finishing moves.

While the official roster of AEW wrestlers comes with predetermined skills, custom wrestlers in AEW Fight Forever's Road to Elite have the freedom to select any skills they desire. This guide aims to instruct players on successfully executing a maneuver by imitating an opponent's finishing move during a wrestling match.

The Gimmick Infringement Skill In AEW Fight Forever

To steal an opponent's finisher in AEW Fight Forever, players must first check if their wrestler has the Gimmick Infringement skill assigned to them. Only specific wrestlers possess move-stealing abilities. Follow these steps to locate it:

1. On the main screen, press the Y button on Xbox, Triangle on PlayStation, X on Switch, or click on the settings cogwheel at the bottom left of the screen using a keyboard and mouse.

Under Game Records, highlight and select Wrestler Info.

Select the desired AEW wrestler.

To access Moves and Skills, press RB on Xbox, R1 on PlayStation, and R on Switch. Alternatively, you can use the mouse and keyboard to highlight and select Moves and Skills. This menu will showcase Finishers and Signatures. To view the Skill List, press the X button on Xbox, Square on PlayStation, Y on Switch, or click on Skill List at the bottom of the screen using the keyboard and mouse.

In the new menu, highlight and select Action Skills.

Ensure the Gimmick Infringement skill has a checkmark next to it, as it's required to steal an opponent's finisher.

Wrestlers like Adam Page, Bryan Danielson, MJF, and Chris Jericho have the skill auto-assigned.

How To Steal A Finisher In AEW Fight Forever Matches

With the Gimmick Infringement assigned, wrestlers can now steal an opponent's finisher in a match. Use the following steps to execute the stolen finisher:

Select a wrestler with the Gimmick Infringement skill.

Work on the opponent until the player's wrestler has a signature.

Flick the R-stick in any direction or press the arrows on a keyboard to trigger the Special status in the momentum bar in AEW Fight Forever.

Use the grapple with the A/X/B or K on a keyboard.

Click the R-stick or the space bar to steal an opponent's finisher.

AEW Fight Forever is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.