Following the completion of the third round in the LPL playoffs loser bracket, there was a one-day hiatus. Initially, discussions centered on whether Weibo or JDG would make it to the Pioneer Tournament. However, TES's sudden announcement caused an uproar in the LoL circle. TES jungler Naiyou is suspected of engaging in match-fixing, with the club and officials currently investigating. Interestingly, a few days prior, 369 was speaking out in support of his teammate, but now he's become the league's biggest joke.

According to leaked information, Xiao Naiyou asked Guo Hao whether they should investigate the jungler. Guo Hao replied that Jiaqi had already mentioned the issue. Since the team had disbanded, Guo Hao could only summon the jungler and support back by claiming they needed operational photos, and then confiscated their phones for investigation. The investigation revealed shocking results: Naiyou indeed had match-fixing issues. Throughout this, only 369 was kept completely unaware.

Zuowu Discusses the Naiyou Match-Fixing Incident

Former LNG team manager Zuowu recently talked extensively about Naiyou's match-fixing issue during a live stream. Zuowu stated that this incident has a significant impact on the entire industry because previous match-fixing cases mostly occurred in secondary leagues, but this one has escalated to the LPL, and it happened during a critical period when teams were competing for Pioneer Tournament spots. Zuowu also revealed: "The insider information I received suggests it might not necessarily be about that blind monk game."

As an insider, Zuowu certainly has access to considerable information. The Scorpion game indeed carries substantial suspicion—with only 30% AP damage from the opponent, Naiyou built nearly two Green Armor items, which is hard to justify. However, the puzzling aspect is that even if it were match-fixing, it wouldn't be so blatant, directly manipulating equipment choices that viewers can easily spot. Which specific game it involves still awaits official investigation.

T1 Officially Announces: General Pwan Joins

After losing to DK in the playoffs, T1 missed the Pioneer Tournament. The team's next match will be in the second stage. During this break, T1 players have been active in streaming. Recently, T1 suddenly posted an official announcement: S4 champion mid laner Pwan has joined T1 as a youth training coach. Wow, is Samsung massively infiltrating T1? Why have several former GEN players been moving to T1 in recent seasons?

T1's youth training program has indeed been thriving in recent years. The European and American leagues have purchased many T1 newcomers over the past few seasons. In streaming, T1 has also signed numerous star players. Developing both on and off the field explains why T1 is the only profitable team in the LCK region. The living legend Faker is truly effective. A club gathering the historical first and second best mid laners—T1 really has the capability.

Guan Zeyuan Wishes for RNG to Release S8 Voice Recordings

The old-timer alliance formed by three veteran commentators—Miller, WaWa, and Guan Zeyuan—recently released a video titled "That Year's Quarterfinals Game 5." The three revisited the fifth game between SKT and T1. WaWa remarked: "When we saw Uzi not clicking the lantern, we knew the match was over because the players' performance had clearly deteriorated. With a poor lineup and shattered morale, winning was impossible."

While discussing this match, Guan Zeyuan joked: "Nowadays, voice recordings come out right after a game, but some matches, even after eight years, we still haven't heard the recordings." Guan Zeyuan always believed that RNG's ultimate membership would actually release the voice recordings, but it didn't. Finally, the three made a wish together: "Hope we can hear those recordings within our lifetime." This wish likely won't be fulfilled.

Conclusion:

Since the establishment of the LPL league, Naiyou is the first to dare engage in match-fixing in the top-tier league. If evidence is solid, officials will certainly impose the most severe penalties. After all, match-fixing infiltrating the premier league directly affects the region's reputation. Viewers might later question whether the losing side in any match is involved in match-fixing.

So, do you think Naiyou will be sent away?

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