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Street Fighter: The Movie (Arcade) endings
Street Fighter: The Movie Storyline
Zangief realizes almost too late that Bison is leading him to an early death. Even though Zangief defeats Bison, he is tormented by the terrible crimes he committed in Bison's name. Zangief leaves Shadaloo City and is never heard from again.
Street Fighter: The Movie (Console) endings
Street Fighter: The Movie Storyline
After realizing that Bison had lied to him, Zangief left Shadaloo and returned to his home in Moscow. There he returned to the wrestling ring and quickly found that no one was a match for him. Undefeated and without much of a challenge, Zangief now spends a little of his time as part of Colonel Guile's security force and rest training for his visits to Honda's dojo in Japan.
The Heroes' Challenge
Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter Storyline
The Red Cyclone of Russia. Zangief is a pro wrestler with a body of steel!
Street Fighter EX2
Street Fighter EX 2 Storyline
Zangief, the man with a body of steel. He might be older now, but his true power remains unchanged. However, one thing is certain, his Screw Pile Driver is as powerful as usual, a product of a life-long effort After hearing what sounded like a fracture in his training room, Zangief thought to himself. "Vodka gives my body moisture, but when there's nobody to challenge, it simply ends up sweating itself out!" Zangief returns to his fighting days, showing the world the potential of Russia.
The Ultimate Challenge!
Marvel vs Capcom Storyline
The King of Russian wrestling. Pure power with a body of steel!
Capcom vs SNK 2 Endings
Capcom vs SNK 2
Capcom vs SNK 2: Millionaire Fighting 2001 (JPN) Storyline
Zangief has shown that Russia is the greatest country! He is very satisfied with accomplishing his mission. However, he must continue to win in order to maintain it.
The Tournament Begins Anew
Street Fighter 4
Street Fighter IV Storyline
A man who trains with polar bears in Siberia should not be taken lightly. Zangief is the greatest professional wrestler the Soviet Union has ever produced and his ferociously muscular body is packed with blazing passion and love for his home country. He is a patriot to his very core and is disgusted at acts of selfish evil.

Zangief is ready to prove he is the strongest fighter in the world and fights for his land and the little ones who look up to him.
The Tournament Begins
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix Storyline
Back when Russia was part of the Soviet Union and unemployment was rare, Zangief made his living by wrestling American grizzly bears. He never lost a match, although he lost considerable amounts of flesh and blood. Now he works for the Russian president as a bodyguard when he's not slamming opponents in the converted chemical factory that serves as his home.
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter 4
Super Street Fighter IV Storyline
This Russian wrestler is popularity known as the "Red Cyclone". Inside his massive chest beats the heart of a true patriot.
Red Tank
Street Fighter X Tekken Storyline
A hero of Russia who is aptly named the Red Cyclone. His love for his country outstrips anyone else, and to show the world the strength of his motherland, he fights day in and day out. He is a man with a finely honed body of muscle and power, and the countless scars on his body is proof of his training. As proof of his loyalty to his motherland, Zangief seeks to acquire the box.
Zangief
Street Fighter 6
SF6 Storyline
A colossal wrestler nicknamed the Red Cyclone. Zangief is dedicated to physical improvement and instructing his students.
Pre History
.hack//Versus Storyline
Lately Zangief has not been the same. Any pro wrestler cowers before his piledriver, but Zangief knows it needs improvement to meet his standards. As he trains, he gets frustrated because he cannot advance the piledriver. A sudden storm strikes and he is caught in the vacuum of a tremendous cyclone. It tosses Zangief around and sends him spinning back down to earth headfirst. He drops to the ground with a great thud. A few seconds later, great laugher breaks out across the mountains and rivers. Zangief has found his inspiration.
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