Paper Rex shook up the VALORANT scene by giving Evil Geniuses a taste of their own medicine during their recent match. However, Riot Games was not pleased with their actions and issued a warning to the team.
In a post-match press conference, Paper Rex revealed that they received a warning from Riot staff for repeatedly teabagging EG players throughout their 2-1 series win. This controversial behavior occurred during the intense match that propelled Paper Rex to the grand finals of Champions 2023.
It’s worth noting that EG has also been warned by Riot for their own teabagging and shooting of fallen opponents’ corpses, according to reporter George Geddes.
EG’s rise to fame has transformed them into the villains of VALORANT. Once seen as lovable underdogs, their confidence has grown, leading to statements such as “Chinese VALORANT will never be better than NA VALORANT.” While EG’s success is undeniable, their actions have riled up Paper Rex, a team known for their lighthearted nature.
Paper Rex is a team that values both fun and victory. They are not typically associated with trash talk, but the constant teabagging and corpse shooting from EG got under their skin. As a result, when f0rsakeN secured an impressive Odin 3K to clutch out an overtime round on Pearl, he couldn’t help but shout across the stage while standing up. Moments like these, including f0rsakeN waving goodbye to EG mid-round, showcased Paper Rex’s willingness to engage in trash talk, despite Riot’s disapproval.
Details regarding the warnings issued by Riot to EG and Paper Rex are limited. However, it is clear that EG’s arrogance was humbled in the upper bracket final, as they had to watch the same players they taunted move on to the grand finals while they still had to face LOUD for a chance at the same spot.
EG will be facing LOUD today, and the grand finals will determine the ultimate winner of Champions 2023 on August 26.
Source: DOTESPORTS
