Tremendous Smash Bros. Melee professional Joseph ‘Mang0’ Marquez informed his followers on stream that he gained’t be competing as soon as his ban has been lifted.
In June 2025, Mang0 was dropped from Cloud9 and banned from most main Melee tournaments after getting intoxicated and performing inappropriately throughout a livestream. Whereas his ban might be lifted this summer season, Mang0 might not return to tournaments in spite of everything.
“I’ve no intentions of ever taking part in Melee once more,” he mentioned on stream (whereas taking part in Melee). “Except I desperately want cash. When you see me getting into Melee, simply know I desperately want cash and all the pieces went incorrect, and League of Legends isn’t paying the payments anymore.”
Mang0 went on to say that not taking part in Melee professionally has been ‘nice’ thus far. He acknowledged that he hasn’t actually missed competing or touring. The one disadvantage has been making much less cash, however his psychological well being has improved after touring for a decade.
“I’m not taking part in with out a sponsor,” Mang0 admitted. “I’m not paying out-of-pocket to win $80. I’m too previous for that s-.”
It’s true that many Melee tournaments – even the majors – have very small prize swimming pools. Whereas even these in first solely get just a few thousand {dollars} at most, the opposite gamers don’t see a lot money in any respect (or any) after competing all weekend. It’s an esport fueled by ardour alone, and it appears Mang0 doesn’t have that fireside in him anymore.
Nevertheless, Mang0 Will Be Consuming Once more
Whereas Melee is off the desk, Mang0 mentioned that he does plan to drink once more. He hopes to be sober for a yr, however after that he needs to drink, admitting that he’s been ‘becoming bored.’
When a fan informed him to remain sober, Mang0 shot them down, stating that ‘some issues are higher with alcohol.’ Whereas he’s realized the previous few months that some issues are effective with out alcohol concerned, there are some issues, like celebrations, the place he needs to proceed consuming.
It’s seemingly not the reply that his followers or fellow Melee execs wish to hear. Mang0 was identified for his drunken antics at Melee tournaments, however the behaviour adopted him onto Ludwig Ahgren’s stream. A number of feminine streamers accused Mang0 of sexually harassing them throughout that alcohol-fueled stream.
The replies to the clip of Mang0 refusing to compete however desirous to drink once more are filled with concern. Many begged him to not drink, calling ‘moderation’ a slippery slope. Some followers even questioned if he was depressed.
