During the post-World Championship 2023 transfer period in the LPL region, TheShy was perhaps the most talked-about name among fans. The reason stems from a series of controversies between this player and WBG, as multiple sources indicated that the 2023 World Championship runner-up requested a salary cut with this player. As a result, TheShy announced a temporary retirement from competition while WBG also acquired a new top laner.
Even after TheShy’s transfer was finalized, the owner of WBG even declared war on his fans by mocking them as “zombies.” This caused TheShy’s fans to be extremely outraged and call for a boycott of WBG. With such a series of dramas, many believed that the “Top God” would no longer have a chance to return to WBG.
However, the owner of this team recently made a very notable move towards the “Top God.” Specifically, during an interview with the entire WBG team, player Crisp and owner Thạch Đầu repeatedly mentioned TheShy. Alongside praising TheShy’s skills and influence, owner Thạch Đầu even hinted at wanting to recruit his former star back.
After TheShy left WBG, this team suffered considerable losses as their popularity and audience interest significantly declined. Not only that, losing TheShy also greatly diminished WBG’s strength. Although they still achieved good results in the LPL Spring 2024, most of their victories were against much weaker teams. As soon as they faced a stronger opponent like LNG, WBG immediately faltered.
Not to mention that WBG’s “magical journey” at the 2023 World Championship ended in disappointment when they lost to T1. Therefore, if TheShy returns to WBG, this team will quickly regain its position in the LPL. At that time, WBG’s chances of securing a spot at this year’s World Championship and seeking a “revenge” against T1 could very well happen.
Of course, these desires are only coming from WBG. The decision of TheShy remains to take a break until the end of this spring season, and then he will consider returning to competition. This will definitely make the LPL much more exciting when a prominent player like TheShy returns.