Smasher:Forward
| Forward | |
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Forward on tour right after SMYM 7
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| Character info | |
| Melee mains | Falco, Fox |
| Other Melee characters | Sheik, Marth |
| Brawl mains | Ike, Meta Knight |
| Rankings and results info | |
| Winnings |  ~$5,731.35 |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Sean Benner |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Mesa, Arizona 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill | Top professional |
Forward is an SSBM Falco player from Arizona, who at his prime, was one of the top Falco players in the world. He is ranked 3rd on the Arizona Melee Power Rankings. Forward was a notable influence on the Falco metagame, and traces of his style can be seen in nearly every top Falco player, most notable is his creation of the aerial shine into platform waveland combo starter.
His name is derived from Falco's side special, the Falco Phantasm. His tendency to SD with the move prompted him to name himself after it.
Beginning in March of 2006, Forward embarked on a five month tour of the United States. Starting with Cataclysm 3, he traveled from tournament to tournament, all across the United States. He placed 5th at Cataclysm 3, with players such as KoreanDJ, Mew2King, and PC Chris in attendance. Forward then made his way to Virginia, winning Fight Club, beating ChuDat, Husband, Wes, and Plank, he then proceeded to ride that momentum to Tennessee where he won Innsomnia V, and then to Illinois where he won SMYM 7 as well.
He is famous for the combo video "Forward's C.O.C.K" (Combos On Colorado Kids), produced by Chap.
At OC3, Forward gave his controller to Bombsoldier, and announced his retirement, though he still attends tournaments on occasion.
Tournament placings
Super Smash Bros. Melee
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOAST 3 | January 15th-16th, 2005 | 7th | — | — |
| Champ Combo: NorCal Edition | April 8th, 2006 | 5th | 2nd | Taj |
| MLG Dallas 2006 | May 19th-20th, 2006 | 25th | 9th | Taj |
| MLG Anaheim 2006 | June 23rd-24th, 2006 | 17th | 3rd | Taj |
| Zero Challenge 2 | August 15th-17th, 2006 | 13th | 7th | Taj |
| NorCal Tournament | October 28th, 2006 | 2nd | 2nd | Taj |
| Cataclysm 3 | March 3rd-4th, 2007 | 5th | 3rd | ChuDat |
| INNsomnia V | March 30th, 2007 | 1st | 3rd | Darkrain |
| Show Me Your Moves 7 | April 7th, 2007 | 1st | — | — |
| NorCal Biweekly feat. Forward | May 5th, 2007 | 1st | 2nd | Zelgadis |
| EVO East | May 25th-27th, 2007 | 5th | — | — |
| SMASHTALITY III | June 2nd-3rd, 2007 | 3rd | 2nd | Mew2King |
| Pound 2 | June 16th-17th, 2007 | 9th | 4th | Taj |
| MELEE-FC Diamond | July 12th-14th, 2007 | 25th | 13th | Taj |
| Zero Challenge 3 | July 20th-22nd, 2007 | 9th | 17th | Drephen |
| Super Champ Combo | September 29th-30th, 2007 | 7th | 9th | S-Royal |
| Pound 3 | February 2nd-3rd, 2008 | 9th | 2nd | Mango |
| Mango Juice | March 21st, 2009 | 5th | 3rd | Zhu |
| Pat's House | November 14th-15th, 2009 | 13th | — | — |
| Smash the Target | January 3rd, 2014 | 9th | — | Taj |
| Southwestern Justice 2 | February 22nd, 2014 | 2nd | 3rd | Jetfour |
| MVG Sandstorm | April 18th-19th, 2015 | 17th | 4th | Axe |
| EVO 2015 | July 17th-19th, 2015 | 49th | — | — |
| Rewired 2015 | November 14th-15th, 2015 | 1st | 1st | Silly Kyle |
| Salty Juan's 3 | October 8th-9th, 2016 | 2nd | 1st | Light |
| Rewired 2016 | November 19th-21st, 2016 | 5th | 9th | Silly Kyle |
| Battlefield 10: 7 Days to GENESIS | January 14th, 2017 | — | 2nd | Taj |
| Boss Rush: Shroomed | February 11th, 2017 | — | 2nd | Medz |
| Boss Rush: The Moon | September 16th, 2017 | — | 2nd | La Luna |
| Boss Rush: Mexico | October 28th, 2017 | — | 2nd | Eddy Mexico |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA VI: A New Hope | May 18th, 2008 | 9th | 17th | Jonny6 |
| Tucson Smash Tri-weekly | June 28th, 2008 | 1st | 1st | EoW |
Project M
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salty Juan's 3 | October 8th-9th, 2016 | 33rd | 9th | Medz |
| Rewired 2016 | November 19th-21st, 2016 | ? | 9th | Silly Kyle |
