Hey, wrestling fans! If you’ve been playing AEW Fight Forever and wondering about those mysterious locked characters, you’re in the right place. Today, let’s break down all the hidden wrestlers and share exactly how to unlock them.
Let’s dive into each unlockable character and what you’ll need to do to add them to your roster:
Cody Rhodes (The American Nightmare)
As one of AEW’s founding members and former Executive Vice President, Cody Rhodes is uniquely featured in both AEW Fight Forever and WWE 2K23. His presence in the game captures his significant impact on AEW’s early success, including memorable feuds and matches that helped establish the company.
Though he’s now back with WWE, his legacy in AEW is preserved through this playable character. His simple unlock requirement of 10,000 Credits makes him an accessible first choice for players looking to expand their roster. His move set reflects his dynamic wrestling style, featuring his signature Cross Rhodes and Cody Cutter.
Aubrey Edwards (The Distinguished Referee)
More than just a referee, Aubrey Edwards brings her unique personality and gaming background to AEW Fight Forever. Her inclusion as a playable character is a nod to her significant role in AEW, where she made history as the first woman to referee a world championship match.
What many fans might not know is that Edwards has a background in video game development, having worked on the Scribblenauts series with 5th Cell. Available for 20,000 Credits, she offers players a chance to step into the shoes of someone who usually enforces the rules rather than breaks them. The game also lets you toggle between her and Rick Knox as referees during matches.
Owen Hart (The King of Hearts)
Owen Hart’s inclusion in AEW Fight Forever marks a monumental moment for wrestling games, as he hasn’t appeared in a major wrestling title since the Legends of Wrestling series. His character model sports his distinctive blue attire from his New Japan Pro-Wrestling days, offering a unique look for longtime fans.
The requirement of winning 100 Exhibition matches reflects his legendary status, making players earn the right to play as this technical wrestling master. Once unlocked for 50,000 Credits, players can recreate his spectacular matches and experience his innovative move set that influenced generations of wrestlers.
Brodie Lee (The Exalted One)
The late Brodie Lee’s inclusion in AEW Fight Forever serves as a touching tribute to his impact on AEW and the wrestling world. His unlock path through the Dark Order storyline mirrors his real-life role as the faction’s leader, making the journey to unlock him particularly meaningful. Players must navigate through specific story choices that reflect his character’s commanding presence and leadership style.
Once unlocked for 30,000 Credits, he comes complete with preset tag team options with John Silver and Anna Jay, authentically recreating the Dark Order’s dynamic. His powerful move set and imposing presence make him a formidable character choice.
Paul Wight (The Giant)
Former WWE superstar The Big Show, now known as Paul Wight in AEW, presents the game’s ultimate challenge to unlock. His unique unlock requirements reflect his imposing presence in professional wrestling. The three-minute time-limit match against him is intentionally designed to be extremely difficult, as he can’t be grappled and kicks out all finishers with ease.
This design choice pays homage to his reputation as an unstoppable giant in wrestling. After conquering this challenge and spending 30,000 Credits, players gain access to one of wrestling’s most legendary big men, complete with his devastating moves and surprising agility for his size.
Matt Hardy (Version 1.0)
While technically a DLC character rather than a hidden one, Matt Hardy’s inclusion completes the Hardy legacy in AEW Fight Forever. Available through the Matt Hardy DLC pack, his addition to the roster brings his unique “Broken” character and extensive move set to the game. His presence alongside his brother Jeff allows players to recreate the legendary Hardy Boyz tag team matches or explore his single’s career personas.
The DLC route for his character reflects the evolving nature of modern wrestling games, where post-release content continues to expand the gaming experience with new wrestlers and features.
Bonus Tips for AEW Fans
- When trying to unlock specific Road to Elite storylines, you might need to restart the mode several times to get the right path
- Save your Credits while working through the challenges – you’ll need quite a bit to purchase all characters
- The Exhibition matches for Owen Hart can be completed while working on other challenges
- Don’t get frustrated with the Paul Wight match – the count-out strategy is much easier than trying to pin him
Add these players and enjoy the unique flavor of this game. Happy wrestling, and may your count-outs be quick and your pins be three!
