Smasher:ThundeRzReiGN
| ThundeRzReiGN | |
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| thunderzreign.png | |
| Character info | |
| Melee main | Donkey Kong |
| Project M main | Donkey Kong |
| Other Project M characters | Captain Falcon, Ganondorf |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | R3 Gaming |
| Former crews | SiliconSmash |
| Rankings and results info | |
| Most recent ranking |  PMRank 2017: 1st
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| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Xayya "Thomas" Thammavongsa |
| Location | Northern California 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill | Top professional (semi-active)
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ThundeRzReiGN is a Project M Donkey Kong player from Northern California. Due to his current 1st place on the PMRank 2017, and performances such as 1st at Low Tier City 4, Olympus, Rewired 2016, The Bigger Balc, and Fair and Balanced, he is widely considered to be the undisputed best Project M player in the world. The sole developer of Donkey Kong's metagame, he has catalyzed the development of a character many considered among the worst in the 3.6 patch. He is also a contender for the best Captain Falcon player.
Thunderz also plays Donkey Kong in Melee and placed 5th and 3rd, in singles and doubles respectively, at Norcal's fourth iteration of the Arcadian.
On January 7th, 2018, he announced his partial retirement from Project M noting his frustration with constantly being called out for losing with secondary characters as a large factor.[1] Initially, he continued to participate in locals but was no longer willing to go to major tournaments or be qualified for any future PMRank. However, despite his initial claims of not entering future majors, he ended up attending and winning The Even Bigger Balc, the largest Project M tournament of all time.
Playing style
ThundeRzReiGN's playstyle is centered around his extensive punish game, alongside his patient, bait-and-punish style neutral. Augmented by his ability to switch between aggressive and defensive play, it enables him to maneuver around opponents and bait out poor approaches or over-extensions. His accurate usage of Donkey Kong's combo starters (most notably his cargo up-throw) and follow-ups enable him to zero-to-death opponents for making a mistake. He couples this ability with an unmatched mastery and understanding of Donkey Kong's capabilities, allowing him to determine the most optimal option to use at any given time.
Tournament placings
Super Smash Bros. Melee
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pirate Power Play #1 | September 3rd, 2016 | 1st | — | — |
| R3 The Dream 7 | December 10th, 2016 | 1st | — | — |
| Norcal Arcadian #4 | March 18th, 2017 | 5th | 3rd | Wavebringer |
| Norcal Arcadian #5 | March 10th, 2018 | 9th | 9th | Ivayne |
| Poi Poundaz 2 | January 12th, 2019 | 4th | — | — |
Project M
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorCal Regionals 2015 | April 3rd-5th, 2015 | 2nd | — | — |
| EVO 2015 | July 17th-19th, 2015 | 17th | — | — |
| Paragon Los Angeles 2015 | September 5th-6th, 2015 | 17th | 33rd | $heen |
| Ascension 11/7/15 | November 7th, 2015 | 2nd | 2nd | NegativeZero |
| Ascension 1/16/16 | January 16th, 2016 | 1st | — | — |
| FinalBOSS | January 19th, 2016 | 2nd | 5th | Fridgebits |
| Ascension 2/13/16 | February 13th, 2016 | 1st | 1st | Matasd |
| Super South Bay Sundays 12 | February 21st, 2016 | 1st | 1st | prem |
| Shuffle VIII | March 12th-13th, 2016 | 7th | 2nd | Red X |
| R3 The Dream 1 | March 26th, 2016 | 1st | — | — |
| R3 The Dream 2 | April 9th, 2016 | 1st | 1st | Chubs |
| SuperNova | April 16th, 2016 | 25th | 17th | Red X |
| NEW FISH | May 7th, 2016 | 1st | 1st | Mask |
| R3 The Dream 3 | May 14th, 2016 | 1st | — | — |
| The Big Balc | May 27th-29th, 2016 | 5th | 7th | Red X |
| Smash 'N' Splash 2 | June 11th-12th, 2016 | 4th | — | — |
| Low Tier City 4 | June 18th-19th, 2016 | 1st | 13th | Red X |
| Smash @ the Balcony 54 | July 2nd, 2016 | 1st | 4th | Chubs |
| R3 The Dream 5 | July 9th, 2016 | 1st | 1st | prem |
| The Tea Zone 3 | July 13th, 2016 | 1st | — | — |
| EVO 2016 | July 15th-17th, 2016 | 7th | — | — |
| Clutch City Clash | August 6th-7th, 2016 | 2nd | 1st | Sosa |
| Ascension 8/13/16 | August 13th, 2016 | — | 1st | NegativeZero |
| Ascension 8/27/16 | August 27th, 2016 | — | 1st | Douglas |
| Ascension 9/24/16 | September 24th, 2016 | 1st | 2nd | NegativeZero |
| Ascension 10/1/16 | October 1st, 2016 | 1st | 3rd | prem |
| Salty Juan's 3 | October 8th-9th, 2016 | 1st | 1st | Sosa |
| Olympus | October 28th-30th, 2016 | 1st | 13th | XYK |
| Rewired 2016 | November 19th-21st, 2016 | 1st | 1st | Luck |
| Ascension 11/26/16 | November 26th, 2016 | 1st | 3rd | prem |
| R3 The Dream 7 | December 10th, 2016 | 1st | 1st | NegativeZero |
| Ascension 12/17/16 | December 17th, 2016 | — | 1st | Boringman |
| BroCal's Gym: Bulking Season | January 8th, 2017 | 3rd | 1st | Blank |
| Ascension 1/14/17 | January 14th, 2017 | 1st | 3rd | Applesauce |
| Cashed Out | January 21st, 2017 | 1st | — | — |
| Ascension 2/11/17 | February 11th, 2017 | 1st | 1st | Pikmon |
| Ascension 3/11/17 | March 11th, 2017 | 1st | 2nd | Tuna |
| Frozen Phoenix 2017 | March 25th-26th, 2017 | 1st | 1st | Fearless |
| Ascension 4/15/17 | April 15th, 2017 | 1st | — | — |
| Super Smashed Bros | April 29th, 2017 | 1st | 1st | The Doctor |
| CGC 2017 | May 6th-7th, 2017 | 1st | 3rd | Yung Quaff |
| Ascension 5/13/17 | May 13th, 2017 | 1st | 1st | The Doctor |
| The Bigger Balc | May 27th-28th, 2017 | 1st | 2nd | Boringman |
| Smashadelphia 2017 | June 23rd-25th, 2017 | 1st | — | — |
| Blacklisted 3 | July 1st-2nd, 2017 | 3rd | 4th | Pikmon |
| SuperNova 2 | July 29th-30th, 2017 | 1st | 4th | Malachi |
| Low Tier City 5 | August 5th-6th, 2017 | 2nd | 4th | Twisty |
| Smashed Bros' Double Shot | August 19th, 2017 | 1st | 1st | Jose V |
| Balcy's Palace at the Westgate | September 9th-10th, 2017 | 1st | 2nd | Sneez |
| Showdown: Battle Royale 2 | September 23rd-24th, 2017 | 2nd | 5th | Samn |
| Salty Juan's 4: Southwest Battle Royale | October 14th-15th, 2017 | 3rd | 2nd | Sosa |
| Clutch City Clash 2 | October 28th-29th, 2017 | 3rd | 1st | Sosa |
| AFKgg Project M Monthly | November 17th, 2017 | 9th | — | — |
| Fair and Balanced | November 18th, 2017 | 1st | 1st | Boringman |
| Poi Poundaz | January 6th, 2018 | 5th | 2nd | Mentor |
| The Even Bigger Balc | July 6th-8th, 2018 | 1st | 2nd | Boringman |
| Fair and Balanced 2 | October 6th-7th, 2018 | 1st | 1st | Boringman |
| Poi Poundaz 2 | January 12th, 2019 | 1st | — | — |
