Introduction: The S16 season has officially started, and it's believed the majority of fans are focused on the recent matches. The competitions across various major regions are extremely intense. During this period, fans are particularly concerned about the WBG team. As the premier all-Chinese team in the LPL region, they have been surrounded by numerous rumors, especially regarding regrets about joining the LPL. It might truly be due to the imbalance between investment and output, as the value of this premier all-Chinese team is indeed very high. Recently, WBG team officially announced a new sponsor, Elephant, which quickly sparked widespread discussion among netizens. Some even started mocking AD player ELK, joking about parting with Dudu and directly partnering with Elephant.

Netizens mock ELK's new sponsor

It's believed most fans are quite familiar with the WBG team. As a team with substantial financial resources in the LPL region, they have been rapidly progressing since acquiring their LPL spot. Essentially, each season involves large-scale roster restructuring, with the sole goal of winning the World Championship. This season, they increased their investment again, acquiring top AD player ELK and also changing their support player, forming an ultra-luxurious premier all-Chinese lineup. Their reputation certainly soared, but their performance has been relatively average, even falling short compared to last season.

A few days ago, negative news emerged about the WBG team, including rumors that team management wanted to refund and withdraw from the LPL. However, as of now, WBG team continues to compete normally, and it seems unlikely they will reverse their decision. Moreover, given the current situation, it's difficult for any consortium to take over a team in the LPL region. Even top-tier IPs like the RNG team have exited the league, let alone other teams. To sustain normal operations, WBG team recently officially announced a new sponsor, Elephant. This addition should be beneficial for them, providing more funds to maintain team operations.

Subsequently, a series of mocking comments from netizens emerged, pushing ELK into the spotlight. Netizens know he is often referred to as the "husband." Previously, there was also sponsorship from Dudu; this time, mockery surfaced about parting with Dudu and partnering with Elephant. Some netizens even joked, with rumors suggesting WBG secured Elephant's sponsorship because ELK met expectations. Of course, these are all mockeries. Everyone hopes this premier all-Chinese team can achieve good results, as the all-Chinese team is highly anticipated by many fans. Whenever this IP appears, it generates significant buzz, just as the BLG team attracted considerable attention previously.

The upcoming match is crucial for the WBG team. Their opponent is the AL team, which is also not in particularly good form currently. If they can secure a win, it would be a significant boost for the WBG team. In the latest poster, a cat and a panda are seen playing chess. The WBG side uses white pieces, while the AL side uses black pieces. Additionally, in the lower corner, we see WBG team's new partner. Undoubtedly, finding a new sponsor at this time shows WBG team's popularity. The key now is whether they can improve their performance through adjustments during this period; it seems the support position remains a weak point.

Goodbye thoughts

Recently, the situation in the LPL has changed significantly. After adjustments, the TES team currently leads the LPL region. The NIP team has become a dark horse in the second stage, defeating the BLG team 2-0, and their ranking is quite high. Teams with high attention like JDG, AL, and WBG are not performing particularly well currently. Whether it's due to the version or the players' state, both LPL and LCK are quite chaotic.

What do you all think about this?