Introduction: The S15 season has officially begun, and it appears that most players are keeping an eye on the latest clashes. The LPL region’s matches have been intense, and IG’s overall popularity has surged. As a powerhouse all-star team, IG switched up their lineup again during the third phase, and Wei’s arrival became a hot topic among fans. The match against BLG was especially significant, since Wei had previously been kicked from BLG. In this game, IG once again pulled off some unbelievable teamfights, refused to let BLG come back from behind, and secured a win. Meanwhile, BLG’s AD player ELK ended up trending online, living up to his reputation as the king of petty gestures, repeatedly flashing the clown emote during the match.

ELK’s clown emote taunting Wei on stage has gone viral.

It’s clear that most players are paying close attention to IG. This season, the team made some changes to improve their results, and the addition of jungler Wei has had a significant impact. He and Jiejie are completely different types of players: one excels at self-sufficient, aggressive jungling, while the other focuses on enabling teammates for maximum damage. Judging by recent matches and form, Wei seems to be a better fit for IG, a squad that never lacks mechanical skill or damage dealers, but really needed a selfless, protective player like him.

The match versus BLG became the center of attention for many fans, with both sides delivering an exciting showdown. IG defeated BLG with a 2-1 score. In the first game, just four minutes in, both teams clashed in the jungle for a 3v3 skirmish, resulting in a one-for-one trade. At nine minutes, a misplay with Jarvan’s EQ led to BLG getting a 2-0 exchange and gaining lane advantage. The turning point came at 22 minutes, when Rookie made a smart flank and Sivir picked up a 1000 gold bounty. After that, the teams were neck-and-neck, but IG’s team composition gradually started to shine. Although BLG managed to sneak Baron, IG wiped them out in a teamfight and ended the game in one decisive push.

In the second game, Wei’s Wukong made several impressive plays early on, diving towers with AQ Flash combos that delighted fans. However, Theshy was heavily targeted in this match. Despite that, BLG gained a significant advantage in teamfights and managed to tie the series at 33 minutes. The third game was the most thrilling, with little action in the early stages until teamfights broke out around the ten-minute mark. ON’s Nautilus hooks forced key enemy flashes. At 30 minutes, IG pulled off an incredible teamfight—helped by the fact that Sejuani and Nautilus had no ultimates—wiped BLG, and completed the comeback.

After the match, Wei was probably the happiest, having defeated his former teammates. But BLG’s AD player ELK ended up trending online. The main reason was during the first game’s draft phase, when he flashed the clown champion for five seconds, clearly taunting his old teammate Wei. Back in the S11 season with WE, he was known for repeatedly using the clown icon to mock others. He’s truly the recognized king of petty acts. The champion can be played top, mid, jungle, or even support, but it’s definitely not meant for AD!

Final thoughts

It seems Wei’s departure from the team wasn’t just about match results—there were likely conflicts with other players. ELK’s public taunting makes that clear. But this victory was truly satisfying; as soon as IG won, everyone on the team hugged Wei, showing they wanted to help him get revenge. Rookie’s post-match video also showed just how happy the IG squad was.

What do you all think about this situation?