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{{Infobox Smasher | {{Infobox Smasher | ||
| name = KeroKeroppi | | name = KeroKeroppi | ||
| image = | | image = KeroKeroppi.jpg | ||
| mainssbm = | | mainssbm = Fox | ||
| mainssb = Pikachu | | mainssb = Pikachu | ||
| 2ndmainssb = Kirby | |||
| otherssb = Captain Falcon | | otherssb = Captain Falcon | ||
| alias = Kero | | alias = Kero | ||
| crew = [[Koroshiyo]] | | crew = [[Koroshiyo]] | ||
| rankingssb = [[ | | skillssb = Top professional | ||
| realname = | | rankingssb = [[64 League Rankings]]: 10th | ||
| realname = Joey Speziale | |||
| birthday = 21 | | birthday = 21 | ||
| birthmonth = 05 | | birthmonth = 05 | ||
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| country = USA | | country = USA | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''KeroKeroppi''' is a strong ''[[Smash 64]]'' player from New York who is considered one of the top players in North America | '''KeroKeroppi''' is a strong ''[[Smash 64]]'' player from New York who is considered one of the top players in North America. | ||
A strong Pikachu [[main]] known for his intelligent and safe playstyle, he also possesses very strong Captain Falcon and Kirby secondaries for certain matchups. From the day he joined the competitive ''64'' scene, he made his goal clear to become the best player in the world, and in under three years was already considered as a top five player in the United States. He is a member of the New York-based crew [[Koroshiyo]] along with his brother {{sm|Stranded}}. | A strong Pikachu [[main]] known for his intelligent and safe playstyle, he also possesses very strong Captain Falcon and Kirby secondaries for certain matchups. From the day he joined the competitive ''64'' scene, he made his goal clear to become the best player in the world, and in under three years was already considered as a top five player in the United States. | ||
He is a member of the New York-based crew [[Koroshiyo]] along with his brother {{sm|Stranded}}. | |||
KeroKeroppi currently holds positive records against every player in the United States that he's played against, with the exception of {{sm|tacos}} (1-4). | KeroKeroppi currently holds positive records against every player in the United States that he's played against, with the exception of {{sm|tacos}} (1-4). | ||
On January 4th, 2017, KeroKeroppi announced his retirement from ''Smash 64'' as he will be making a transition to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' after [[GENESIS 4]], <ref>[http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1spgk30 I am quitting Smash 64 for Melee]. Twitlonger.com. Retrieved on 2017-1-5.</ref> with {{SSBM|Fox}} as his main character.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KeroKeroppi64/status/817095865420619776 KeroKeroppi's tweet]. Twitter.com. Retrieved on 2017-1-5.</ref> | |||
On January 4th, 2017, KeroKeroppi announced his retirement from ''Smash 64'' as he will be making a transition to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' after | |||
==Tournament history== | ==Tournament history== | ||
He placed 17th in singles at [[Apex 2014]], losing to {{sm|JaimeHR}} and the British Pikachu player {{sm|Jam}}. He then placed 2nd at [[Zenith 2014]], only losing to {{sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn}}. | He placed 17th in singles at [[Apex 2014]], losing to {{sm|JaimeHR}} and the British Pikachu player {{sm|Jam}}. He then placed 2nd at [[Zenith 2014]], only losing to {{sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn}}. | ||
He attended [[Apex 2015]], where he defeated {{sm|Star King}} 2-1 and {{sm|The Z}} 2-1 before being sent to losers by SuPeRbOoMfAn 0-2. He entered Top 8 and defeated {{sm|Fireblaster}} 2-0, then ultimately landed at 5th place after losing to {{sm|Mariguas}} 0-2. | He attended [[Apex 2015]], where he defeated {{sm|Star King}} 2-1 and {{sm|The Z}} 2-1 before being sent to losers by SuPeRbOoMfAn 0-2. He entered Top 8 and defeated {{sm|Fireblaster}} 2-0, then ultimately landed at 5th place after losing to {{sm|Mariguas}} 0-2. | ||
He recently participated in [[Smash of Ages 2015]] where he got 5th as well. After a bye, he lost unexpectedly to {{sm|Bark Sanchez}} who was seeded 13th 1-2. He then won vs. the local California players Janitor, Wookie, {{sm|Near}}, and {{sm|Hero Pie}} before losing to JaimeHR in a close 2-3 set. | He recently participated in [[Smash of Ages 2015]] where he got 5th as well. After a bye, he lost unexpectedly to {{sm|Bark Sanchez}} who was seeded 13th 1-2. He then won vs. the local California players Janitor, Wookie, {{sm|Near}}, and {{sm|Hero Pie}} before losing to JaimeHR in a close 2-3 set. | ||
He recently continued to solidify his status by placing 2nd at [[Super Smash Con 2015]] winning vs. fellow top players {{sm|LD}}, {{sm|Wizzrobe}}, and {{sm|tacos}}. His only losses were to SuPeRbOoMfAn. | He recently continued to solidify his status by placing 2nd at [[Super Smash Con 2015]] winning vs. fellow top players {{sm|LD}}, {{sm|Wizzrobe}}, and {{sm|tacos}}. His only losses were to SuPeRbOoMfAn. | ||
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At [[Super Smash Con 2016]], Kero defeated {{sm|PewPewU}} 2-1 in pools then {{sm|Kort}} 2-0 in top 64 winners' bracket. He eventually lost to Mariguas 2-0, then unexpectedly to the Japanese player {{sm|Kurabba}} 3-2 to end his run at 9th place. He also placed 9th in the doubles bracket, teaming with Stranded. | At [[Super Smash Con 2016]], Kero defeated {{sm|PewPewU}} 2-1 in pools then {{sm|Kort}} 2-0 in top 64 winners' bracket. He eventually lost to Mariguas 2-0, then unexpectedly to the Japanese player {{sm|Kurabba}} 3-2 to end his run at 9th place. He also placed 9th in the doubles bracket, teaming with Stranded. | ||
==Tournament placings== | ==Tournament placings== | ||
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|[[Zenith 2014]]||August 2nd-3rd, 2014||2nd||—||— | |[[Zenith 2014]]||August 2nd-3rd, 2014||2nd||—||— | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[COA VI]]||November | |[[COA VI]]||November 9th, 2014||2nd||—||— | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Apex 2015]]||January 31st-February 1st, 2015||5th||—||— | |[[Apex 2015]]||January 31st-February 1st, 2015||5th||—||— | ||
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|[[Let's Go!]]||April 28th-30th, 2017||—||13th||{{Sm|KRONK!}} | |[[Let's Go!]]||April 28th-30th, 2017||—||13th||{{Sm|KRONK!}} | ||
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|} | |} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:New York smashers]] | [[Category:New York smashers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Fox professionals (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Pikachu professionals (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Kirby | [[Category:Kirby professionals (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:VIP players]] | [[Category:VIP players]] |