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Following his retirement, ZeRo became known for his content creation, initially streaming on [[Twitch]] before moving to [[Facebook]] Gaming after signing a deal with them in 2019. He also appeared as a commentator at several events for ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. | Following his retirement, ZeRo became known for his content creation, initially streaming on [[Twitch]] before moving to [[Facebook]] Gaming after signing a deal with them in 2019. He also appeared as a commentator at several events for ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. | ||
Following accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors in July 2020, ZeRo was banned from the ''Smash'' community and his streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-zero-do|title=ZeRo admitting his fault}}</ref> However, several of his accusations have since been challenged, with ZeRo himself accusing some of his accusers for spreading misleading information on him. He returned to content creation in 2021 | Following accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors in July 2020, ZeRo was banned from the ''Smash'' community and his streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-zero-do|title=ZeRo admitting his fault}}</ref> However, several of his accusations have since been challenged, with ZeRo himself accusing some of his accusers for spreading misleading information on him. He returned to content creation in 2021 before stopping in 2023, and remains a controversial figure in the community. | ||
==Tournament history== | ==Tournament history== | ||
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Around the same time, another user, Katie, came out with her own statement where she accused ZeRo for having sexually harassing her when she was 14 and ZeRo was 19<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sra87v|title=Katie's statement}}</ref>. ZeRo would make a response to that accusation on July 3rd, stating that, at that time, he didn't know Katie was 14, and when she told him he cut off contact with her immediately. However, later evidence came forward to reveal that this statement by ZeRo was a lie. He then addressed the hentai accusations and his awkwardness in handling the situation, stating that it was due to a rough childhood filled with abuse and bullying, and mentioning that he was permanently banning himself from the ''Smash'' scene<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSdd514HCH6Wtb1epx2rbeOK-ME0UXKsBDQK6hbI-faWhg_kQY-QJR9BgpNSEmeSqhN9JnIBuQW6gUk/pub|title=ZeRo's second statement}}</ref>. Many people, however, pointed out that ZeRo failed to address the most explicit accusation. Eventually, on July 4th, ZeRo made a final TwitLonger confirming Katie's accusations, including the explicit accusation, as well as an experience he had with another underage girl<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sraama|title=ZeRo's final statement}}</ref>. | Around the same time, another user, Katie, came out with her own statement where she accused ZeRo for having sexually harassing her when she was 14 and ZeRo was 19<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sra87v|title=Katie's statement}}</ref>. ZeRo would make a response to that accusation on July 3rd, stating that, at that time, he didn't know Katie was 14, and when she told him he cut off contact with her immediately. However, later evidence came forward to reveal that this statement by ZeRo was a lie. He then addressed the hentai accusations and his awkwardness in handling the situation, stating that it was due to a rough childhood filled with abuse and bullying, and mentioning that he was permanently banning himself from the ''Smash'' scene<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSdd514HCH6Wtb1epx2rbeOK-ME0UXKsBDQK6hbI-faWhg_kQY-QJR9BgpNSEmeSqhN9JnIBuQW6gUk/pub|title=ZeRo's second statement}}</ref>. Many people, however, pointed out that ZeRo failed to address the most explicit accusation. Eventually, on July 4th, ZeRo made a final TwitLonger confirming Katie's accusations, including the explicit accusation, as well as an experience he had with another underage girl<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sraama|title=ZeRo's final statement}}</ref>. | ||
The following day, Jisu posted a Google Document filled with evidence and screenshots from all of ZeRo's victims, including the girl brought up in ZeRo's final statement. She accused ZeRo of lying about her, Katie, and the third girl's situation | The following day, Jisu posted a Google Document filled with evidence and screenshots from all of ZeRo's victims, including the girl brought up in ZeRo's final statement. She accused ZeRo of lying about her, Katie, and the third girl's situation<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOQkpIrlplHiEuChxATPOZxvZkZIWpEcQbcQZ3lMb8o/preview?pru=AAABc0NZDt0*cKtbXqzHegxoSU3gwg-LTQ|title=Jisu's Google Document}}</ref>. | ||
Both Tempo Storm and Facebook Gaming have since cut ties with ZeRo<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FacebookGaming/status/1279600847106658305|title=Facebook Gaming cut ties with ZeRo}}</ref>. Twitch also permanently banned ZeRo on July 22nd, 2020, with his channel and videos being permanently deleted from the platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/StreamerBans/status/1286060395246039041|title=StreamerBans bot announcing ZeRo's ban from Twitch}}</ref> | Both Tempo Storm and Facebook Gaming have since cut ties with ZeRo<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FacebookGaming/status/1279600847106658305|title=Facebook Gaming cut ties with ZeRo}}</ref>. Twitch also permanently banned ZeRo on July 22nd, 2020, with his channel and videos being permanently deleted from the platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/StreamerBans/status/1286060395246039041|title=StreamerBans bot announcing ZeRo's ban from Twitch}}</ref> | ||
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===Challenges to the allegations=== | ===Challenges to the allegations=== | ||
On June 25th 2021, {{Sm|Technicals}} made a YouTube video on [[Sky Williams]] where he challenged the vast majority of Jisu's allegations towards ZeRo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQgX3zEExU|title=Technicals's video}}</ref> In the video, he interviewed ZeRo, who stated that he did not remember anything that Leffen or Jisu had accused him of, and that he felt pressured to admit to the allegations, which created a false agenda that he was guilty. The specific part of the video received a polarizing reception in the community; several people praised him for scrutinizing Jisu's allegations, pointing out the hypocrisy in the ''Smash'' community, and providing another point-of-view to the allegations against ZeRo. | On June 25th 2021, {{Sm|Technicals}} made a YouTube video on [[Sky Williams]] where he challenged the vast majority of Jisu's allegations towards ZeRo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQgX3zEExU|title=Technicals's video}}</ref> In the video, he interviewed ZeRo, who stated that he did not remember anything that Leffen or Jisu had accused him of, and that he felt pressured to admit to the allegations, which created a false agenda that he was guilty. The specific part of the video received a polarizing reception in the community; several people praised him for scrutinizing Jisu's allegations, pointing out the hypocrisy in the ''Smash'' community, and providing another point-of-view to the allegations against ZeRo. Most others, on the other hand, accused Technicals for building a narrative that manipulated the facts. In particular, a screenshot on a [[Discord]] DM between Technicals and ZeRo led many people to accuse the two for attempting to manipulate the narrative.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/arJunebug/status/1408858031031472132|title=Discord screenshot between Technicals and ZeRo}}</ref> | ||
On November 16, 2021, ZeRo uploaded a video to YouTube, stating that he was returning to creating and uploading content the following day, and retracting his previous admission to the accusations, claiming he confessed under duress.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-11-16|title="I've made a tremendous mistake:" ZeRo speaks up about grooming allegations and his future on YouTube|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15718/zero-returning-to-youtube-smash-ultimate-scandal|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-16|website=InvenGlobal|language=en}}</ref> | On November 16, 2021, ZeRo uploaded a video to YouTube, stating that he was returning to creating and uploading content the following day, and retracting his previous admission to the accusations, claiming he confessed under duress.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-11-16|title="I've made a tremendous mistake:" ZeRo speaks up about grooming allegations and his future on YouTube|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15718/zero-returning-to-youtube-smash-ultimate-scandal|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-16|website=InvenGlobal|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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On November 19, 2021, ZeRo filed a lawsuit against Jisu on the grounds of defamation and having lost his career due to Jisu's videos accusing ZeRo of sexual misconduct.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Technicals_/status/1465839425544339457|title=Technicals screenshot of Jisu announcement}}</ref> ZeRo's claims are that Jisu knowingly lied about the age difference between himself and Vanessa when the two started dating, about ZeRo physically abusing Vanessa (additionally claiming this to be libel), about her accusations of ZeRo seeking to fly a 14-year-old child to meet in a hotel for sexual activity (but did not deny similar sexting allegations), and about her claims that ZeRo showed her sexually explicit Craigslist ads and hentai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15845/zero-sues-jisu-for-defamation-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations|title=ZeRo sues accuser Jisu for defamation over sexual misconduct allegations}}</ref> ZeRo further claimed that Jisu is legally responsible for Tempo Storm and Facebook Gaming terminating their contracts with him, said to be worth over $2 million. The lawsuit seeks a currently unknown amount in damages for "defamation and emotional distress".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/super-smash-bros-pro-zero-lawsuit-jisu/|title=Former Super Smash Bros. Player ZeRo is Suing His Roommate}}</ref> | On November 19, 2021, ZeRo filed a lawsuit against Jisu on the grounds of defamation and having lost his career due to Jisu's videos accusing ZeRo of sexual misconduct.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Technicals_/status/1465839425544339457|title=Technicals screenshot of Jisu announcement}}</ref> ZeRo's claims are that Jisu knowingly lied about the age difference between himself and Vanessa when the two started dating, about ZeRo physically abusing Vanessa (additionally claiming this to be libel), about her accusations of ZeRo seeking to fly a 14-year-old child to meet in a hotel for sexual activity (but did not deny similar sexting allegations), and about her claims that ZeRo showed her sexually explicit Craigslist ads and hentai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15845/zero-sues-jisu-for-defamation-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations|title=ZeRo sues accuser Jisu for defamation over sexual misconduct allegations}}</ref> ZeRo further claimed that Jisu is legally responsible for Tempo Storm and Facebook Gaming terminating their contracts with him, said to be worth over $2 million. The lawsuit seeks a currently unknown amount in damages for "defamation and emotional distress".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/super-smash-bros-pro-zero-lawsuit-jisu/|title=Former Super Smash Bros. Player ZeRo is Suing His Roommate}}</ref> | ||
On September 9, 2022, ZeRo published a video giving an update on his situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUYFK-KJng|title=THE LAWSUIT IS OVER}}</ref> First, he and Jisu made a joint statement stating that the lawsuit had concluded. Both parties called for their audience to cease harassment towards each other, and requested publications and any other YouTube commentary content creators referencing the event to respect the parties' wishes in that regard. He talked about how both parties came to an understanding of their shortcomings: ZeRo regrets his role in Jisu's experience in the Sky House as he had exacerbated it in online public discussions, while Jisu apologized and retracted the statements she made regarding Vanessa. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on. | On September 9, 2022, ZeRo published a video giving an update on his situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUYFK-KJng|title=THE LAWSUIT IS OVER}}</ref> First, he and Jisu made a joint statement stating that the lawsuit had concluded. Both parties called for their audience to cease harassment towards each other, and requested publications and any other YouTube commentary content creators referencing the event to respect the parties' wishes in that regard. He talked about how both parties came to an understanding of their shortcomings: ZeRo regrets his role in Jisu's experience in the Sky House as he had exacerbated it in online public discussions, while Jisu apologized and retracted the statements she made regarding Vanessa, which notably she already did publically apologized for and retracted statement two years earlier<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JisuArtist/status/1279928026092859392?s=20|title=Jisu's original apology}}</ref>, and notably no retraction with any of the other allegations. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on. | ||
In addition, ZeRo stated that he plans on appealing his Twitch ban, | In addition, ZeRo stated that he plans on appealing his Twitch ban, and has reiterated that he had no intentions on returning to competitive ''Smash'' as he did not feel welcomed by the scene. In turn, ZeRo accused the community of maintaining an inconsistent bias and having a disregard for the law with its handling of these cases, noting that he felt the higher-ups of the community never liked him, and pointed out how they're trying to stop him from producing content by coercing other players and content creators from collaborating with him or acknowledging him in any capacity, with the threat of being banned from ''Smash'' events or losing their sponsor (ZeRo alleged this had happened to a close friend of his after they played ''Valorant'' together offstream) whilst allowing other controversial figures to be collaborated without repercussion. | ||
Lastly, he accused Leffen as the biggest instigator during the allegations made against him, as he claimed Leffen lied about ZeRo | Lastly, he accused Leffen as the biggest instigator during the allegations made against him, as he claimed Leffen lied about a story regarding ZeRo sharing hentai with Leffen and Japanese players when they housed together for {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, and also accused ZeRo for exchanging hentai with fans without verifying their age. Both the Japanese players and the fan have since denied Leffen's claim or retracted their statement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SHSLRuby/status/1408539105743474692|title=Clarification on Leffen accusation from fan}}</ref> ZeRo ultimately accused Leffen for profiting off the drama while tarnishing ZeRo's name in the process. | ||
Notably Zero has made no defense for the Katie and third girl allegations, in which Zero confessed to, and then retracted the confession. | |||
==Playstyle== | ==Playstyle== | ||
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|[http://smashboards.com/threads/chile-showdown-vi-feat-zero-mar-1-2015.393924/ Showdown VI]||March 1st, 2015||1st||—||— | |[http://smashboards.com/threads/chile-showdown-vi-feat-zero-mar-1-2015.393924/ Showdown VI]||March 1st, 2015||1st||—||— | ||
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|[http://challonge.com/SINGLESCZ Cyberzone 3/14]||March 14th, 2015||1st||1st||{{ | |[http://challonge.com/SINGLESCZ Cyberzone 3/14]||March 14th, 2015||1st||1st||{{Trn|Smasher:SS (Arizona)|SS]] | ||
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|[http://challonge.com/4hgok2gk The Gaming Zone 3/21]||March 21st, 2015||1st||1st||SS | |[http://challonge.com/4hgok2gk The Gaming Zone 3/21]||March 21st, 2015||1st||1st||SS | ||
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*ZeRo is the only ''Smash 4'' player to have made more than $100,000. | *ZeRo is the only ''Smash 4'' player to have made more than $100,000. | ||
*ZeRo hired a bodyguard for whenever he goes to a tournament. This is because he has received personal attacks and at least ten death threats which are mainly associated with his near-perfect ''Smash 4'' tournament record.<ref>https://compete.kotaku.com/worlds-best-smash-4-player-is-worn-down-by-haters-and-h-1819677035</ref> | *ZeRo hired a bodyguard for whenever he goes to a tournament. This is because he has received personal attacks and at least ten death threats which are mainly associated with his near-perfect ''Smash 4'' tournament record.<ref>https://compete.kotaku.com/worlds-best-smash-4-player-is-worn-down-by-haters-and-h-1819677035</ref> | ||
*ZeRo was the | *ZeRo was the first top professional ''Smash Bros.'' YouTuber to gain a million subscribers on YouTube. However, he has since dropped under one million. | ||
* ZeRo has become infamous in the community for discovering ''Smash Bros.'' prodigies and playing with them in several of his videos, which has become a running joke in the community where he would be called a 'father figure' to them. | * ZeRo has become infamous in the community for discovering ''Smash Bros.'' prodigies and playing with them in several of his videos, which has become a running joke in the community where he would be called a 'father figure' to them. | ||
** He played with a 13-year-old {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} player named {{Sm|DDee}}, who has secondaries such as {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} and {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}; a 12-year-old Pichu player named rat; a 15 year old named {{Sm|GamingHI9x9}} and a 13 year old named {{Sm|Sparg0}}, who play {{SSBU|Luigi}} and {{SSBU|Cloud}}, respectively. | ** He played with a 13-year-old {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} player named {{Sm|DDee}}, who has secondaries such as {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} and {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}; a 12-year-old Pichu player named rat; a 15 year old named {{Sm|GamingHI9x9}} and a 13 year old named {{Sm|Sparg0}}, who play {{SSBU|Luigi}} and {{SSBU|Cloud}}, respectively. |