A few days ago, Weibo Gaming faced off against Royal Never Give Up in the LPL Summer 2022, resulting in a convincing victory for RNG, but WBG also left much to be desired. Notably, SofM and his teammates had a great Game 1, but due to late-game mistakes by Angel and ON, WBG lost the chance for victory. However, it cannot be denied that the “Royal Legion” is still a formidable force in the LPL right now.
For TheShy, he is a former World Champion who is on a quest to regain his past glory. Remember, after the LPL Spring 2022 concluded, it was discovered that “Shy” had been climbing ranks extensively. Not to mention, he is also dealing with a hand injury. But it is clear that in both the LPL Spring and the early matches of LPL Summer 2022, TheShy has been playing more seriously, showing much greater determination.
And of course, TheShy was not satisfied with the loss to RNG. On the same evening, it was discovered that “Shy” had been practicing ranked games throughout the night. In fact, TheShy played until nearly morning the next day, taking only about 5 hours of rest before diving back into ranked games. In total, TheShy climbed ranks for 9 consecutive hours after the match against RNG before taking a 5-hour break—a training frequency that truly astonished both his fans and WBG.
For WBG, the key to victory is quite simple: all of their players need to perform at their peak and stay fully focused. This has not been demonstrated consistently, whether in the previous LPL Spring or the current Summer Split. On several occasions, WBG has lost their advantages at crucial stages, as seen in Game 1 against RNG recently.
However, with TheShy showing such determination, and previously SofM climbing ranks continuously, it is evident that the desire for victory among WBG players still remains. And their fans likely only need this as they continue their journey towards a spot at the 2022 World Championship and possibly even a title, albeit it will be extremely challenging.