Wang Jinrei

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Wang Jinrei (Chinese: 王 惊雷 Pinyin: Wáng Jīngléi; Officially: 王 椋雷 Wáng Liángléi) is a fictional Taiwanese character in the Tekken fighting game series. Wang's style is the formidable Xing Yi Quan or Hsing-I Chuan. It is one of the three internal martial arts along with Baguazhang and Tai Chi Chuan. His name is a play on the name Wang Jingwei, and his stance reflects that of Praying Mantis Kung Fu

History

Before Tekken - Tekken 5

Wang was a companion of Jinpachi Mishima, Heihachi Mishima's father. Wang watched Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima with great interest as they grew and chose their respective paths of life. Wang remained generous and kind whilst living as a recluse in the Mishima gardens. Wang also tutored Ling Xiaoyu in the martial arts at a young age. Furthermore, Wang Jinrei took Marshall Law on in the first King of Iron Fist Tournament, which ended in a draw. However, Wang loses to Jun Kazama in the second tournament.

Now, Wang tends to the huge number of vegetables in the gardens, finding time to hone his martial arts skill. Every morning at the crack of dawn, he can be seen strolling down the mountains gazing at the clouds. His lithe athletiscism, despite his age, has meant that his inner chi strength is channelled with great purity of spirit, despite his frail bones. His reason for entering the second tournament is to carry out the final wishes of the long-dead Jinpachi. During his life, Jinpachi watched with grief as Heihachi and Kazuya followed the path of evil. He instructed his faithful friend to eliminate both of them when the time was right. Wang theorises that the best way to fulfill this plea is to face all challengers giving way to those adept enough to defeat Kazuya and dispatches those unworthy of his attention. Heihachi will stare into the face of destiny at another time. Wang enters the fifth tournament to find out the authenticity of a letter he received, noting that Jinpachi had come back.

Tekken 6

Wang heard of the Mishima family's cursed blood from his close friend, Jinpachi Mishima.

Wang was defeated in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 by Jin Kazama, whose purpose was to wipe out the Mishima family's cursed blood. However, the real chaos began when Jin assumed control of the Mishima Financial Group (MFG).

Blaming his failure on his indifference, Jinrei lamented his lack of action.

Once again, The King of Iron Fist Tournament is held, and with newfound purpose, Wang participates in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6.

Wang's Endings

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Wang pours an alcoholic drink over a gravestone in his Tekken 2 ending.

Tekken 2

Wang walks up a hill to a grave stone. He pours a little bit of a drink from a bottle onto the grave stone. Then, he pours some of the beverage into a small cup. Wang drinks from the cup, and then he exhales.

Tekken Tag Tournament

Wang and Ling Xiaoyu put their hands together simultaneously. Then, they move their arms towards the right. They move their arms around a little bit more. Suddenly, Wang has a back problem, and he falls to the ground. Xiaoyu notices him and runs over to him. Wang motions to his back with one of his hands. Ling Xiaoyu puts her hands on her hips and smiles while facing the screen.

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Wang holds Jinpachi Mishima during his final moments in his Tekken 5 ending.

Tekken 5 / Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

Wang defeats Jinpachi Mishima in his demonic form, and Jinpachi's demonic form vanishes. Wang shakes Jinpachi in his human form and asks if he is okay. Jinpachi apologizes for causing Wang so much trouble. Wang tells him to not say such things, and adds that they've been through so much and have always been like brothers. Jinpachi lifts one of his hands up towards the sky. Wang grabs that hand. Jinpachi says that he wishes that they could have had one last drink together, but he's afraid that his time has come. Jinpachi says good bye to Wang. Then, Jinpachi dissolves into dust. Wang is shocked, and he runs one of his hands through the sand that used to be Jinpachi. Wang says that "It's the curse of the Mishima bloodline!...". Then, Wang gets up off the ground and tells Jinpachi that his time has yet to come. A shooting star flashes across the sky.

Fighting Style

In accordance with his martial art, Wang's movelist consist mainly of single-hit power attacks, mostly punches, palm strikes, and headbutts. Wang is mainly a defensive character. His moves are slow and linear, and are easily punished when blocked. However, he shines when taking advantage of an opening in an opponents attack. In this situation (called a 'counter-hit') his moves deal a lot of damage and usually launch, knock down, or stun resulting in an air juggle or grounded damage (okizeme). He also has a parry which can end in more launchers or knock-downs. Wang's signature move is the 'Waning Moon' throw which, aside from dealing damage, leaves the opponent back-turned and open to more attacks.

See also

• Ling Xiaoyu
• Jinpachi Mishima
• Lei Wulong

External links

• Wang - Tekken 5 - Moves List (U.S.)