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G2 Esports regained his throne in Europe. After a lackluster and disappointing 2021, the Samurai found fire again to win the 2022 LEC Spring Split. With a renewed roster and players who had a lot to prove, they achieved a fantastic comeback in lower bracket chaining stomp after stomp… Vitality, Misfits, Fnatic and Rogue all took a rouste (0-3) and G2 chained a 12-0 that will surely go down in league history.
However, the run of champions did not start particularly well with an inaugural defeat (1-3) against Fnatic in theupper bracket. If some fans were worried after this early disappointment, it was ultimately constructive and useful for the future. caPs explained in particular that he had learned a lot from this defeat and that G2 had been inspired by the style of play of his historical rival. But beyond the game, we will also remember for the lore that a poor chambering tweet involving Rekkles may have changed everything. Like what, the Swede will have participated in his own way to the victory.
A tweet that has aged very badly from Wunder
With the difficulties of Team Vitality, victory seemed to reach out to Fnatic, which has always been chasing a new victory since 2018. But the orange and black structure has chained disappointments… Reverse sweep like bruises by Rogue (2-3), the team s is then turned off by G2 (0-3) in a one-way B05. The disappointment must be huge, especially when you analyze the statements full of confidence from coach YamatoCannon before the start of the final sprint. Another who had perhaps taken a little too much confidence is the top laner Wunder. Delighted to have beaten G2 in the upper-bracket, he had not hesitated to carry (kindly) his former team and his ex-teammates … Announcing in particular that the 2021 roster of the Samurai (with Rekkles and him) was better than the 2022 roster. With its #rekkingcrew Taken up by the Swedish ADC of the Karmine Corp, this murderous tweet caused a stir.
But now that we know the rest, the tweet has very badly aged. The community did not hesitate to bring out the declaration or to respond to the toplaner with a photo of the trophy in revenge. It’s fair game and when you sting, you have to accept being stung in return.
Why this tweet about Rekkles made the difference?
Now that the competition is over and we know the identity of the new champion, tongues are loosening and the players are gradually sharing anecdotes. Jankos, the G2 Esports jungler is known for not having his tongue in his pocket. To the delight of his community, he exchanges regularly with his viewers during his many stream sessions. And he revealed that the tweet killer of Wunder had affected him, but in a very positive way! Rebounded like never after seeing this little provocation in which participated Rekklesin his mind he was on a mission to restore his honor and respond tit for tat.
He absolutely wanted to win and this determination could be seen on the field. We leave you the quote in English from the veteran to measure his own motivation “I want to fuck destroy the whole fucking LEC, win that fucking trophy and not say anything”. In French it would read “I wanted to win this fucking trophy by destroying this fucking LEC and saying nothing more.” Wuinder will surely have learned his lesson and Grandpa Jankos must not be upset. We would like to know if caps had also seen this famous tweet, because the midlaner was particularly good in the final.