,-----. ,--. ,---. ,-------.,--.,--. ,--. ,----. | |) /_ | | / O \ `--. / | || ,'.| |' .-./ | .-. \| | | .-. | / / | || |' ' || | .---. | '--' /| '--.| | | | / `--.| || | ` |' '--' | `------' `-----'`--' `--'`-------'`--'`--' `--' `------' ,--------. ,-----. ,------. ,--. ,--. ,---. ,------. ,-----. '--. .--'' .-. '| .--. '| ,'.| | / O \ | .-. \ ' .-. ' | | | | | || '--'.'| |' ' || .-. || | \ :| | | | | | ' '-' '| |\ \ | | ` || | | || '--' /' '-' ' `--' `-----' `--' '--'`--' `--'`--' `--'`-------' `-----' _________________________________________________________________ FAQ by: Fire_Pro_Fan _________________________________________________________________ In 1994, Human Entertainment; creators of the Fire Pro Wrestling series, released a brand new video game to Arcades. The game: Blazing Tornado, a Pro-Wrestling video game built from the ground-up; featured a cast of nine (eight playable, one boss) original Wrestlers centered around the HWF (Heroic WrestlinG Federation) promotion. Graphic and gameplay wise, Blazing Tornado was Human's answer to Capcom's successful "Saturday Night Slam Masters" with colorful graphics, over-the-top moves and a button-mashing Wrestling engine that was common for many U.S. Wrestling titles at the time. Alongside a port to the Sega Saturn (as "Fire Pro Gaiden: Blazing Tornado", the cast of Blazing Tornado would also make cameo appearances as unlockable Wrestlers in Human's other Pro Wrestling series "Super Fire Pro-Wrestling X" and "Super Fire Pro-Wrestling X Premium" (1995 & 1996). ======================================================== ****** CONTROLS ****** ======================================================== =============== While standing: =============== Button 1: Punch Button 2: Kick Button 3: Run Button 1: Block (timed with opponent's attacks) ============== While running: ============== Button 1/2: running attack Button 1/2: counter attack (opponent running) ======== Suicida: ======== After the opponent has been thrown out of the ring (while still inside the ring) begin running towards the ring ropes facing the opposite direction of the opponent. After bouncing off the ring ropes ( while still running) hold button 2. If done correctly, the Wrestler will dive out of the ring towards the outside opponent performing their "Suicida" attack. Not every Wrestler has a "Suicida" attack. ================= While locking up: ================= Lockup: Approach enemy Button 1/Button 2 + Up/Down/Left/Right: Grapple Button 3 + Up/Down/Left/Right: Irish Whip ======================= While laying on ground: ======================= Button mash: escape opponent's pin/submission/stomp ========================== Opponent laying on ground: ========================== The opponent must be dizzy from receiving a considerable amount of damage before a player can successfully apply a stomp or submission hold. Button 1: Pick up opponent (at head or feet - face up) Button 2: stomp/submission (at head or feet) Button 3: Pin =============== From top ropes: =============== Not every Wrestler can climb a turnbuckle or perform an attack from the top ropes. Top rope attacks can also be performed on an opponent outside the ring (from one of the four turnbuckles). Up + Button 1/2: climb top turnbuckle) Down + Button 1/2: climb bottom turnbuckle) Left/Right + Button 1/2: climb left/right turnbuckle Down: climb down from turnbuckle Button 1/2: Top rope attack ========= Ringside: ========= A player can only exit the ring after at least one Wrestler has been thrown out of the ring. Down + Left/Right + Button 2: exit ring from bottom left/right Up + Left/Right + Button 2: exit ring from top left/right Down + Left/Right + Button 2: enter ring from top left/right Up + Left/Right + Button 2: enter ring from bottom left/right ======================================================== ****** GAMEPLAY ****** ======================================================== ============================== Lockup System (front grapple): ============================== Throws are initiated by approaching the opponent, which automatically initiates a "lock up". During a lockup, players must quickly mash buttons 1, 2, 3 or 4 to perform a grapple. During a lockup, both Wrestler's skin tone will begin to turn red based on how quickly they mash buttons. The Wrestler to turn dark red the first wins the lockup and is then able to perform one of their grapple techniques. When a Wrestler applies a submission hold from the lockup position, the other Wrestler can attempt to escape the submission hold by mashing buttons as quickly as possible. ============================= Lockup system (back grapple): ============================= After a Wrestler has taken enough damage and is thrown to the ground into a dizzy state, it is possible to attempt a back grapple on the Wrestler. While the Wrestler is dizzy and laying on the ground, pick up the Wrestler by pressing Button 1 at their head or feet. After the Wrestler has been picked up, approach the Wrestler from behind to initiate a lockup from behind. ================================ Ground Submission/Stomp attacks: ================================ When a Wrestler receives a considerable amount of damage from grapples, punches or kicks, the Wrestler will fall to the ground displaying a dizzy animation. While a Wrestler is dizzy, the Wrestler will remain temporarily stunned for a couple of seconds allowing their opponent to apply a stomp or submission hold. Button mashing is required to attempt to escape from a submission hold and certain stomp attacks. ====== Break: ====== When a pin attempt or submission hold is applied near one of the four ring ropes, the referee will call a "break" ordering the Wrestler to break up the pin or submission hold. ======== Give Up: ======== When a Wrestler submits to the opponent's submission hold attempt; resulting in an immediate loss. ================= Three Count Fall: ================= When a Wrestler is pinned in the match for the duration of the referee's three-count. ========= Ring Out: ========= When a Wrestler or Tag Team remains outside the ring for a total of 20 seconds. The referee will call a "Ring Out" disqualifying the Wrestler(s). ================ Double Ring Out: ================ When both Wrestlers or Tag Teams remain outside the ring for a total of 20 seconds, the referee will call a "Double Ring Out" disqualifying both Wrestlers/Tag Teams. ===== Draw: ===== When both Wrestlers or Tag Teams receive a "Time Up" with even stats, the referee will call a "Draw". ========= Decision: ========= When the time limit of a match ends, the referee will call a "Time Up" and then judge both Wrestlers' performance during the match. The Wrestler or Tag Team that has performed the most damage on an opponent will win the match under a "Decision". ============= Sudden Death: ============= After a "Double Ring Out" or "Draw" has been called, a new match will start as a "Sudden Death" match. During a "Sudden Death" match, a time limit of 30 seconds is alotted where the first Wrestler to fall to the ground loses the match. If the time limit reaches 0 during "Sudden Death" the match will end as a "Draw Game" resulting in a game over. ======================================================== ****** THE WRESTLERS ****** ======================================================== __________________ | | | DAIJIRO | | ZAMA | |__________________| Age: 24 Height: 190cm Weight: 108kg Blood Type: O Extraction: Japan Based on: Masakatsu Funaki Mid Kick: Button 1 ------------------- Dropkick: Button 2 ------------------- Dropkick: Button 1 (while running) ---------------------------------- Shoulder Block: Button 2 (while running) ---------------------------------------- Elbow Suicida: Button 2 (Suicida) --------------------------------- Diving Elbow Drop: Button 1 (from top ropes) -------------------------------------------- Diving Crossbody: Button 2 (from top ropes) ------------------------------------------- Knife Edge Chop: Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Shotei: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------------- Bodyslam: Down + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Kneelift: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Vertical Suplex: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------------- Folding Powerbomb: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------------- Side Suplex: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------------- Bulldog: Button 1 (back grapple) -------------------------------- German Suplex: Down + Button 2 (back grapple) --------------------------------------------- Stomp: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent) -------------------------------------------- Boston Crab: Button 2 (at feet of downed opponent) -------------------------------------------------- ========================= Special- New Arrow Crush: ========================= Back, Forward, Back, Forward + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | BARON | | FIREBIRD | |__________________| Age: 32 Height: 182cm Weight: 95kg Blood Type: AB Extraction: France Based on: Mil Mascaras Mid Kick: Button 1 ------------------ Savate Kick: Button 2 --------------------- Dropkick: Button 1 (while running) ---------------------------------- Frankensteiner: Button 2 (while running) ---------------------------------------- Sasuke Special: Button 2 (Suicida) ---------------------------------- Diving Firebird Splash: Button 1 (from top ropes) ------------------------------------------------- Moonsault: Button 2 (from top ropes) ------------------------------------ Elbow: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------- Headbutt: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) --------------------------------------- Bodyslam: Down + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Snap Suplex: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------------- Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker: Button 2 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------------- Snap Suplex: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------ Sitout Powerbomb: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------- Double Underhook Suplex: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------------------------- Hangman's Neckbreaker: Button 1 (back grapple) ---------------------------------------------- German Suplex: Button 2 (back grapple) -------------------------------------- Rolling Senton Splash: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent - face up) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Romero Special: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent - face up) --------------------------------------------------------------- ============================= Special- Eiffel De Parachute: ============================= Back, Down-back, Down, Down-forward, Forward + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | WOLF | | McCHNEIDER | |__________________| Age: 23 Height: 177 Weight: 87 Blood Type: A Extraction: Sweden Based on: Volk Han Mid Kick: Button 1 ------------------ Wheel Kick: Button 2 -------------------- Missile Dropkick: Button 1 (while running) ------------------------------------------ Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker: Button 2 (opponent running) ----------------------------------------------------- Elbow: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------- Roundhouse Kick: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------------- Dragon Screw Leg Whip: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------------ Takedown: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Belly To Belly Suplex: Button 2 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Rolling Arm Drag: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Fujiwara Armbar: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------ Sleeper Hold: Button 1 (back grapple) ------------------------------------- Dragon Suplex: Button 2 (back grapple) -------------------------------------- Armbar: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent - face up) ------------------------------------------------------- S.T.F.: Button 2 (at feet of downed opponent - face up) ------------------------------------------------------- =========================== Special- Cross Bridge Hold: =========================== Back, Down-back, Down, Down-forward, Forward + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | JOHN BANTLINE | | SAIGO | |__________________| Age: 44 Height: 197cm Weight: 146kg Blood Type: B Extraction: Canada Based on: Stan Hansen Kick: Button 1 -------------- Backhand Slap: Button 2 ----------------------- Shoulder Block: Button 1 (while running) ---------------------------------------- Lariat: Button 2 (while running) -------------------------------- Elbow: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------- Headbutt: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) --------------------------------------- Hip Toss: Down + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Monkey Flip: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------------- Trip: Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------ Arm Drag: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) --------------------------------------- Kneeling Powerbomb: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) --------------------------------------------------- D.D.T.: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) --------------------------------------------- Suplex: Button 1 (back grapple) ------------------------------- Double Underhook Pin: Button 2 (back grapple) --------------------------------------------- Seat Press: B (at head of downed opponent) ------------------------------------------ Achilles Hold: B (at feet of downed opponent) --------------------------------------------- ====================== Special- Ippon Suplex: ====================== (360 degree full-circle motion) + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | HAYATE | | | |__________________| Age: ? Height: ? Weight: ? Blood Type: ? Extraction: Cuba Based on: The Great Sasuke Mid Kick: Button 1 ------------------ Dropkick Flip: Button 2 ----------------------- Shoulder Block: Button 1 (while running) ---------------------------------------- High Knee: Button 2 (while running) ----------------------------------- Diving Splash: Button 1 (from top ropes) ---------------------------------------- Diving Headbutt: Button 2 (from top ropes) ------------------------------------------ Suicida Crossbody: Button 2 (Suicida) ------------------------------------- Palm Thrust: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------------- Knee Bash: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------- Headbutt: Down + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Snapmare: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Tombstone Piledriver: Button 2 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------------- Monkey Flip: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------ Northern Lights Suplex: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------------- Head Bite: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------ Inverted D.D.T.: Button 1 (back grapple) ---------------------------------------- German Suplex: Button 2 (back grapple) -------------------------------------- Hayate Clutch: Button 2 (at feet of downed opponent - face up) -------------------------------------------------------------- Flash Elbow: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent - face up) ------------------------------------------------------------ ====================== Special- Head Express: ====================== Back, Down-back, Down, Down-forward, Forward + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | HO YIN-LONG | | | |__________________| Age: 56 Height: 180cm Weight: 86kg Blood Type: B Extraction: Hong Kong Based on: Akira Maeda Mid Kick: Button 1 ------------------ Wheel Kick: Button 2 -------------------- Running Thrust: Button 1 (while running) ---------------------------------------- Flying Kick: Button 2 (while running) ------------------------------------- Flying Elbow Drop: Button 1 (from top ropes) -------------------------------------------- Diving Stomp: Button 2 (from top ropes) --------------------------------------- Punch: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------- Knee Bash: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------- Axe Kick: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Uppercut: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Aikido Kick: Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------- Snap Suplex: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------ Fisherman Suplex: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------- Jumping Savate Kick: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------------------------- Commando Elbow: Button 1 (back grapple) --------------------------------------- German Suplex: Button 2 (back grapple) -------------------------------------- Knee Drop: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent) ------------------------------------------------ Half Boston Crab: Button 2 (at feet of downed opponent) ------------------------------------------------------- ====================== Special- Fist Of Fury: ====================== Back, Forward, Back, Forward + Button 1 + Button 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | ERICK | | STARBACK | |__________________| Age: 26 Height: 193cm Weight: 112kg Blood Type: A Extraction: New Zealand Based on: Mitsuharu Misawa Mid Kick: Button 1 ------------------ Wheel Kick: Button 2 -------------------- Flying Clothesline: Button 1 (while running) -------------------------------------------- Scoop Powerslam: Button 2 (opponent running) -------------------------------------------- Flying Elbow Drop: Button 1 (from top ropes) -------------------------------------------- Diving Knee Drop: Button 2 (from top ropes) ------------------------------------------- Elbow: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------- Knee Bash: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------- Bodyslam: Down + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------- Punch Rush: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------- Jumping Piledriver: Button 2 (front grapple) -------------------------------------------- Exploder Suplex: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ---------------------------------------------- Northern Lights Suplex: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------------- D.D.T.: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) --------------------------------------------- Atomic Drop: Button 1 (back grapple) ------------------------------------ Release German Suplex: Button 2 (back grapple) ---------------------------------------------- Stretch Plum: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent) --------------------------------------------------- Elbow Drop: Button 2 (at feet of downed opponent) ------------------------------------------------- ========================= Special- Deadly Go Round: ========================= Back, Down-back, Down, Up + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ __________________ | | | JAILBREAKER | | BULLNOI | |__________________| Age: ? Height: 202cm Weight: 168kg Blood Type: O Extraction: America Based on: Big Van Vader Kick: Button 1 -------------- Spinning Backfist: Button 2 --------------------------- Body Check: Button 1 (while running) ------------------------------------ Rolling Senton: Button 2 (while running) ---------------------------------------- Rolling Senton: Button 2 (Suicida) ---------------------------------- Flying Elbow Drop: Button 1 (from top ropes) -------------------------------------------- Diving Senton Splash: Button 2 (from top ropes) ----------------------------------------------- Spike: Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------- Headbutt: Up + Button 1 (front grapple) --------------------------------------- Backbreaker Bodyslam: Down + Button 1 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------------- Knee Bash: Left/Right + Button 1 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------ Brainbuster: Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------- Vertical Powerslam: Up + Button 2 (front grapple) ------------------------------------------------- Creepy Bearhug: Down + Button 2 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------- Jumping D.D.T.: Left/Right + Button 2 (front grapple) ----------------------------------------------------- Splash: Button 2 (at head of downed opponent) --------------------------------------------- Standing Leg Hold: Button 2 (at feet of downed opponent) -------------------------------------------------------- ========================= Special- Bullnoi Stomper: ========================= (360 degree full-circle motion) + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) _________________________________________________________________ The final opponent and unplayable boss character fought in the Singles tournament. Hizelshustat is the strongest and tallest Wrestler in Blazing Tornado with a movelist comprised of some of the strongest attacks and grapples in the entire game. If you have accessed Hizelshustat through the Arcade port (or know of a hack to play as him, feel free to send me an email) __________________ | | | HIZELSHUSTAT | | VON LUDWIG | |__________________| Age: ? Height: ? Weight: 291lbs Blood Type: ? Extraction: Germany Based on: Wolfgang Krauser (Fatal Fury) ================================================ Special - Blazing Tornado Super Uppercut Driver: ================================================ Up, Down, Up + Buttons 1 + 2 (front grapple) ======================================================== ****** CREDITS ****** ======================================================== [puro_geek]: for inspiring me to create my own FAQs. [patorjk.com]: for providing the title template for this FAQ. [BTFight]: for providing the Saturn "special techniques" and background character information. ======================================================== ****** CONTACT ****** ======================================================== Questions, comments and corrections, please email me at: justin.imprint.m@gmail.com