Buzz
TheShy and teammates' performance in the Semifinals has the audience buzzing with excitement.
Entering the match against Weibo Gaming, Bilibili Gaming's players were not highly rated as they deserved. Facing an LPL-LCK opponent for the first time in Worlds, WBG was expected to be challenged. Despite performing well in previous matches, WBG was considered not fully tested yet. BLG could force WBG to 'swallow their pride'.
Indeed, both teams delivered an intense BO5. TheShy and teammates experienced a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the match. Playing all 5 games, the former Worlds champion showcased his best, whether as a top laner or an AD Carry. TheShy truly stole the spotlight in this BO5, and the victory was a well-deserved reward for him and the entire WBG team.
After TheShy's outstanding performance, he and the WBG team were likened to anime characters. One fan remarked: 'TheShy is like the main character of an anime in this series, while his teammates (Mid and Bot lanes) really disappointed him. However, in the final match, he gracefully stepped back, activated the power of friendship, and used Ornn to face off against Bin. It's one of the best character developments you've ever seen in Esports.'
Clearly, the shining moment of the Bot and Support duo in the deciding match was crucial for WBG's victory. WBG took a bold approach. If their Bot and Mid lanes played like the previous 4 games, they would undoubtedly face defeat. With the pick of Ornn, TheShy couldn't do much in hopes of turning the tide if WBG fell behind. Additionally, the audience's comparison also brought up the image of Deft. In last year's 'magical journey,' Deft was also likened to a famous manga/anime character, Ash Ketchum from Pokémon. Effort, a bit of luck, and the 'power of friendship' helped the DRX team claim the Worlds 2022 title.
With this triumph, WBG's roster takes its inaugural steps into the finals of a Worlds tournament, marking TheShy's return to a Worlds final after 1841 days. Whether facing T1 or JDG in the upcoming clash, the audience can wholeheartedly believe in witnessing the most captivating final in Worlds history.
