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AEW Fight Forever is a wrestling game that's easy to pick up and play, which makes it comparable to an arcade game. However, mistaking it for a game like WWE 2K Battlegrounds would be a mistake. There are wrestling simulation features that make it comparable to WWF No Mercy and WWE Day of Reckoning 2. AEW Fight Forever has a pure wrestling mechanic called Chain Wrestling that has been missing since WWE 2K19, despite fans wanting it back. Unfortunately, utilizing the chain wrestling event isn't easy, but this guide will teach players everything they need to know about chain wrestling in AEW Fight Forever.
Chain Wrestling In AEW Fight Forever
There is no set mechanic to trigger chain wrestling in AEW Fight Forever, and getting it to work is a matter of luck. Fans of AKI's older titles, from WCW vs. NWO to WWF No Mercy, may remember the test of strength mechanics. These events were triggered when two wrestlers attempted a grapple at once. Instead of a test of strength, AEW Fight Forever has a new chain wrestling mechanic.
To trigger a chain wrestling event in AEW Fight Forever, both wrestlers must attempt a grapple with the A button on Xbox, X on PlayStation, B On Switch, or K on a keyboard. When the chain wrestling mechanic is triggered, two players will participate in a rock, paper, scissors-style game where the attacking and defending players try to predict their opponent's next move with the face buttons.
The Best AEW Wrestlers For Chain Wrestling
Not all wrestlers in AEW Fight Forever are suited to chain wrestling. Big man grapplers like Lance Archer and Paul Wight are less likely to find themselves in a chain wrestling contest. So those looking to trigger the event must select technical wrestlers like Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega. The following wrestlers are better suited for chain wrestling:
- Bryan Danielson
- Kenny Omega
- CM Punk
- Cody Rhodes
- Owen Hart
- Chris Jericho
- Christian Cage
- Hikaru Shida
- MJF
- Kris Statlander
- Tay Melo
How To Find A Wrestlers Skill List In AEW Fight Forever
As more wrestlers get added via DLC for AEW Fight Forever, players must know how to access their skill list to know what kind of wrestler they are. Chain wrestlers have a passive skill called the Chain Wrestling Buff. To find this skill, use the following steps:
- On the main screen, press the Y button on Xbox, Triangle on PlayStation, X on Switch, or click the settings cogwheel on the PC.
- Under Game Records, highlight and select Wrestler Info.
- Select the wrestler and highlight Moves & Skills.
- Press the X/Square/Y or click on Skill List.
- Highlight Passive Skills.
- A good chain wrestler will have a checkmark next to the Chain Wrestling Buff.
AEW Fight Forever is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.