Esports players take their profession seriously. Competing against the best gamers in the world requires an incredible amount of hard work and skill in order to succeed. Over the years, the hard work from these players has resulted in some incredible moments in esports competitions. Despite the amazing plays fans come to expect at these events, those attending a recent Rivals of Aether tournament were probably not prepared for what one esports player did after winning a game.
Rivals of Aether is a platform fighting game similar to the Super Smash Bros. series. With a diverse roster consisting of 4 different elemental factions composed of animal champions, competitive players have many different options to pick from. In addition to these standard fighters, popular characters Shovel Knight and Ori make appearances as well. With several interesting modes, the game has gained a space in competitive gaming with tournaments held regularly.
Recently during one of these Rivals of Aether tournaments, an esports player known as CakeAssault took their victory celebration to the next level. The celebration happened last Sunday after the final match of a tournament being held in Sandusky, Ohio. In a video clip capturing the moment, CakeAssault can be seen leaping from his chair after pulling off an impressive victory. As the crowd erupts with cheers, the gamer begins flailing his arms violently.
Unfortunately for CakeAssault, things didn’t go according to plan after he threw one too many fist pumps into the air. Amongst the mayhem of the celebration, the gamer suddenly clutches his shoulder and falls to the ground, leaving fans confused as to what just happened.
Once the post-match celebration had concluded, CakeAssault took to Twitter to tell fans what exactly transpired. According to the gamer, he fell to the ground during the celebration because he dislocated his shoulder. Fortunately, the injury wasn’t too serious as he said that his shoulder was “mostly” alright. He even got back up after the match and started high-fiving fans in the crowd with his good arm.
This crazy celebration from CakeAssault has gone viral on social media, gaining nearly 200,000 views on Twitter. Many fans sympathized with the Rivals of Aether player, wishing him a speedy recovery and telling him to ice his shoulder.
With the amount of dedication needed to succeed at the highest levels of esports, it’s understandable that these pros get pretty excited after a win. Nevertheless, it’s going to be hard for someone else to top this memorable celebration from CakeAssault.
Source: TMZ Sports