The recent LPL matches have been truly entertaining. IG played back-to-back games against Top Esports and BLG, securing two consecutive victories. These two teams were ranked first and second on the leaderboard, but their strength didn’t seem as overwhelming as expected. After these wins, IG’s record improved to 7-3, placing them temporarily third in the Summit group. If they can maintain this form, IG has a real shot at breaking into the top two, as they’re only one point behind BLG.

IG’s remaining four matches are against teams like FPX and WE, who are at the bottom, as well as WBG and BLG. The first two should be winnable, but whether they can secure a top-two finish depends on their match against BLG. If they can defeat BLG twice, their position will be solid. However, expectations shouldn’t be set too high for this team, as IG is known for having both high peaks and low troughs—they’ve even lost to FPX before, so an upset is always possible.

Despite the two-game winning streak, IG is still facing plenty of off-stage drama. Last week, a spectator shouted “MaTou is really bad” during a live event, sparking controversy over derogatory nicknames. The main instigator, XuanShen, was attacked by IG fans, and the officials revoked his co-streaming rights. Clearly, the authorities wanted to use this incident to clean up the co-commentary environment, since many streamers tend to speak without restraint during broadcasts.

After losing his official privileges, it was expected that XuanShen would tone things down, but instead, he chose to continue clashing with IG, even watching matches with a blacked-out screen. In recent IG games, XuanShen kept mocking IG in his streams and even referred to TheShy as “the broken hand,” which completely outraged fans. On the 18th, IG’s official Weibo released a statement declaring that the club would pursue legal action against XuanShen.

It’s clear IG is serious this time. Besides sending a lawyer’s letter, their statement also called on the streaming platform to ban XuanShen’s account. With this announcement, it seems neither side is backing down. During a live stream, XuanShen revealed he had received the lawyer’s letter but claimed he wasn’t afraid, saying he had nothing to hide. He also mentioned he would collect evidence from IG’s fan forum to prove he was being cyberbullied by fans.

While responding, XuanShen continued to mock IG, accusing them of turning a blind eye to their fans’ harassment of players like Huanfeng and Angel. He likened the lawyer’s letter to self-reporting and criticized the team for frequently exposing their own players. Despite the situation escalating, XuanShen remains defiant, seemingly seeing himself as a champion of justice. But as a small streamer, can he really stand up to big corporations?

IG’s initial report to the authorities was mainly a warning—they just wanted XuanShen to post an apology and let the matter go. However, not only did he refuse to back down, he became even more sarcastic, especially when IG won matches, using even harsher nicknames. IG couldn’t tolerate this any longer, and if things go to court, XuanShen will definitely be at a disadvantage and might even get banned from the platform.

Long-time League of Legends fans know that XuanShen became famous for his trash talk. In his earlier streams, he openly mocked ordinary workers and frequently criticized lower-tier LPL players. His commentary only gained traction after he started targeting TheShy, since many anti-fans enjoyed his rants. No one confronted him before, so he got bolder. This time, he’s hit a wall—if things aren’t handled properly, it could end very badly for him.

Conclusion:

It’s quite odd that a streamer like this could gain popularity—who knows what kind of audience enjoys his broadcasts? The current popularity of the LPL relies on veterans like JKL, TheShy, and Xiaohu. XuanShen seems to lack awareness of the bigger picture. It’s not just IG who wants to hold him accountable; the authorities are involved as well. If he keeps acting recklessly, he might end up unable to stream League of Legends at all.

So, do you think XuanShen will get banned?

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