Dark times lay ahead for the ponies of Equestria. A dark force comes to take their lands and their magic, to leave them all but helpless. Subjugated to life under a tyrant, their only salvation will come in the form of a champion, a champion who wrestles bears for fun. Zangief, the Red Cyclone, is their only hope.
Unfortunately for them, he's playing for the wrong team.
Zangief will be based on all of his best traits with as much personality as I could find from within his quotes. Don't take this story too seriously, it's done for fun. All my information came from the games and comics. LARIAT.
Chapters (31)
My favorite Street-fighter (even thought I can't play him worth shit), the bear wrestling Russian needs more stories on this site
"Remember just because you bad guy does not make you bad guy." Yes I know Zangief is is not a villain, but the line from Wreck-it Ralph I hope appears somewhere in this story!
I really haven't played Street Fighter in nearly 20 years, but I have some good memories. Favorited simply to see where this goes.
"Mighty muscles of Russia" indeed. As a russian, I approve of this story!
i don't even have to start reading, instant upvote and tracking.
i think this is the first one ever for zangief, if zangief where to stay with one of the mane six which one should be dunno if it is part of the champions universe. But just in case so far we have, twilight and billy batson/captain marvel and pinkie and hulk.
just as a what if, which pony of the 6 should befriend zangief?
Let Zangief keep little pony warm in chest hair!
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You'll see.
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Yup.
MWAHAHAHAHAHA
THE GREAT ZANGIEF!
This is gonna be one of my new faves, I can just tell
Ah! Changelings! It would be amazing to see one of your stories feature a race other than ponies in the forefront. I'd love to see Zangief fighting for the changelings. I also like that you've reused Insectum. She's a really interesting character.
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Yeah, Insectum's the good side of Chrysalis in physical form. And that's the plot of this story, what if a crossover character worked with the changelings..
5637044 Yes! I'm really looking forward to this story now!
Is good chapter Comrade Onomonopia!
Truly their world has never seen the anything like the Red Cyclone!
You will make the next chapter quickly, yes?
I would hate for such a fine author such as yourself to find that the KGB need to pay you a visit.
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Every other day for chapters. Unlike the team up, this story was perfect upon being finished so no wait.
I wish Soda Popinski (or vodka drunkenski for the purists) teamed up with Zangief...
5637236 That is excellent news Comrade Author!
so is this story attacted to the rest of your super hero ones im abit confush :L
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Nah, one off for fun.
Zangief Protector of Mother Russia and friend to all children
Don't worry comrade Zangief! I know of the wonder and power of Mother Russia!
Slightly silly, but nevertheless a good chapter and nice start. I can't wait to see how Zangief fares in Equestria.
I love these lines, perfectly done.
Chase scene!
So... he'll probably be fine with the CMC and I can totally see him introducing them to Insectium and helping the four of them be friends... as well as Zangief Pile Driving any monster dumb enough to attack them.
5645473 think he'd get along with Gamera????
5649960 only if he enjoys Vodka and Borscht
ZANGIEF SMASH!!!
If there isn't a chapter called "The skies are protected!" Or something similar to that I'll be sad.
5654551 Dude, he's WAY hammier. Gilgamesh is putting on an act... Zangief is living it
Zangief is awesome, I can't wait to see Crhysalis' reaction to his saving the potions... I'm just sad the Changelings and Zebra died.
CHRYSALIS YOU FUCKING BITCH
This Zangief would gladly help anyone. He doesn't need to be manipulated by this cunt .
Jeez Chryssie... you could have just asked him to help. He WANTS TO HELP THE CHANGELINGS. And I want to see him pile drive a Wilderbeast soon.
THE GREAT ZANGIEF DESTROYS BUGS AND BODY SPLASHES CARTS TO OBLIVION FOR THE GLORY OF MOTHER RUSSIA
HAHAHA!
That really is the funny thing, she could have just asked and Zangief would have EASILY done it all
BECAUSE HE IS THE GREAT ZANGIEF!
re-launched
HA, finally an atomic buster
Twenty wilderbeasts VS. Zangief?
Damn, the need a HELL of a lot more wilderbeasts.
Foolish fools, you will need more than mere numbers if you wish to defeat the mighty Zangief.
Oh holy shit dude he's so fuckin' pissed
ONLY TWENTY BEASTS? THE MIGHTY ZANGIEF HAS DEFEATED TWICE THAT MANY WILD RUSSIAN BEARS BEFORE BREAKFAST!
Zangief vs a horde of monsters.... this is almost a fair fight... Zangief should take a handycap.
Zangief: I will crush all your heads like sparrow eggs between my thighs!
Monsters:.... (RUN AWAY!)
God I love this guy
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~Dollars
I LOVE this story, because he's helping the Changelings, who NEED LOVE!
God, bless you, author!
When is mighty Zangief going to fight puny ponies?
How does Tenna's skull fare when Zangief decides to crush it like a sparrow's egg???? Because I can totally see that being the final blow.
Zangief vs 30 Wilderbeasts... went about as I expected. I am glad Chrysalis showed up to bring the Fire and explosives.
I don't believe it! A puny doorhole crushed Zangief?! REALLY?!
Heeeeeheeheehee... He has zero idea of who he's fucking with...