Super Macho Man

Super Macho Man is a recurring character in the Punch-Out!! series, and is usually one of the strongest contenders in the WVBA Little Mac faces in the games he appears in. He first appeared in the Arcade version of Super Punch-Out!!, where he was the final opponent and champion of the WVBA. He later appeared in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! and the SNES version of Super Punch-Out!!, being champion of the World Circuit in both games. Finally, he appeared in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!, ranked #1 in the World Circuit.
Hailing from Hollywood, California, Super Macho Man is the stereotypical body builder, obsessed with his muscles and eating up all the attention he receives. He is super boastful about his appearance and status, with him often flexing his abs and muscles to please the crowd before, during, and after his bouts. In Punch-Out!! for the Wii, it is also shown that he is constantly followed by paparazzi, signs autographs while working out, and goes on dates.
Despite his showboating though, he is far from an incompetent contender. Super Macho Man boasts quick and powerful attacks, ranging from jabs to uppercuts. His signature move is the Macho Clothesline, a spinning clothesline attack must be ducked under to be dodged, and in some games can knock down Little Mac instantly.
==History==
===Super Punch-Out!! (Arcade)===
Super Macho Man made his debut in the Arcade version of Super Punch-Out!!, as the final opponent and the champion of the WVBA. As such, he is the most difficult opponent, with fast and powerful punches, and very strict timing for when the player can counterattack. Super Macho Man will also use his Macho Clothesline, which will instantly knock the player down and the only way to dodge it is to duck under it.
===Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!===
Super Macho Man returns in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, as the champion of the World Circuit and the final opponent in the game (discounting the battle against Mike Tyson or Mr. Dream depending on the version). He's a fairly tough opponent, and will use a mix of hooks and uppercuts to damage Little Mac.
His Macho Clothesline has two variations in this game: he can throw a single clothesline, or anywhere between three and eight clotheslines in rapid succession, any of which can instantly knock down Little Mac if he's hit. The first variant comes with little warning, making it difficult to dodge on reaction. However, while the second variant has more clotheslines, Super Macho Man winds up before starting to throw them, which gives the player more time to react. Additionally, unlike the other games, the player can dodge the clotheslines rather than needing to duck underneath them.
===Super Punch-Out!! (SNES)===
Super Macho Man also appears in the SNES version of Super Punch-Out!!, once again as the champion of the World Circuit. His fighting style is very similar to his previous appearances, but many more of his attacks can now instantly knock down Little Mac. He also uses some of his training programs against Little Mac, which are difficult to avoid.
===Punch-Out!! (Wii)===
Super Macho Man reappears in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!. For the first time, he's not the champion of the World Circuit in this game, merely being ranked #1. Gameplay-wise, Super Macho Man's fight is similar to that in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, using uppercuts, hooks, and his Macho Clothesline to damage Little Mac. However, he will sometimes taunt during the battle, which leaves him open to being attacked, giving Little Mac a Star if he's successful. He also says several phrases in surfing lingo while attacking, such as "Wipe out!" and "Hang ten!"
This title also shows more of his showboating and arrogance than in previous games. Before, during, and after the match he is constantly flexing his muscles and playing to the crowd. Between rounds, he's talking to various interviewers and gloating about his appearance. He also shoves the referee out of the way so he can strike more poses. If he defeats Little Mac, he puts on sunglasses and gets on a rope ladder, being carried out of the arena by helicopter.
Super Macho Man is also rematched in the game's Title Defense mode. His appearance isn't changed much, other than wearing darker blue clothes. After Little Mac defeats him, Super Macho Man becomes jealous of all the attention he's getting, and he seemingly stole his fans away from him. They now actively boo him and throw food at him instead of cheering for him, and humorously the spotlight will constantly move away from him when he taunts. In battle, Super Macho Man isn't too different from his first battle, other than being faster and stronger. His Macho Clothesline is also more difficult to dodge. If he defeats Little Mac, the spotlight will move to him, but he will walk away, saying "Oh, now you love me? Now you love Macho Man?" before he starts posing for his cheering crowd.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Super Macho Man appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Spirit. He is a Legendary-type (★★★★) primary Spirit, who increases the power of fist attacks when equipped. Unlike other Spirits, the Super Macho Man Spirit has no Spirit battle attached to it, as it is instead earned by summoning the cores of Machamp, Balrog, Urban Champion Fighter, and any Attack-type core.
The Spirit uses Super Macho Man's artwork from the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
==Appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Charged===
Super Macho Man is represented as two Trophies and Spirits in Super Smash Bros. Charged, one representing his normal appearance, and the other representing his appearance in Title Defense mode in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
His normal Spirit is an Advanced-class Spirit that increases the damage and knockback of spinning attacks by 40% when equipped. The Spirit battle is a Stamina battle against Incineroar, who has increased attack power, and will use taunts and Darkest Lariat often (referencing Super Macho Man's showboating and Macho Clothesline respectively).
His Title Defense Spirit is a Legendary-class Spirit that allows the user to break Smash Balls quicker when equipped. The Spirit Battle is also a Stamina battle against Incineroar that often uses Darkest Lariat, but it is also larger and will sometimes randomly get a Final Smash during the battle.
==Gallery==
Super Macho Man.png|Super Macho Man in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
Super Macho Man Title Defense.png|Super Macho Man in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
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