Zangief
One look at Zangief and you know that this is a man who likes to party. The Red Cyclone’s exploits are many, from wrestling brown bears in the Siberian wastelands, to dancing with Gorbachev himself upon defeating the wicked M. Bison. It’s safe to assume that that was the canonical ending of Street Fighter 2, primarily because it was the most hilarious one.
Sometimes portrayed as a noble hero of his nation, other times a bumbling villain (“Quick! Change the channel!!”), this Russian behemoth maintains his irresistible charm in any iteration. Moreover, he can carry heavy things for you without breaking a sweat, and he’s probably a great cuddler, to boot. Be warned, however, because the cuddling may be DLC.
As far as drinking partners go, you could hardly ask for better than a 400-pound professional wrestler, but go easy on him if he gets tired; if his SFII date of birth is accurate, the dude is 61 by now. Looking pretty good for that ripe old age, to be perfectly honest.
