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His basic punch, punch, kick combo...
His basic punch, punch, kick combo...

Is based on the exact same combo used in Super Mario 64
Is based on the exact same combo used in Super Mario 64

His dash attack...
His dash attack...

Comes from Mario 64's slide attack, a move that was also activated from a run
Comes from Mario 64's slide attack, a move that was also activated from a run

His down Smash...
His down Smash...

Derives from the breakdance Sweep Kick from Mario 64 as well
Derives from the breakdance Sweep Kick from Mario 64 as well

And last but not least his back throw...
And last but not least his back throw...

Is a reference to his famous Bowser spin from Mario 64
Is a reference to his famous Bowser spin from Mario 64