How I WON one of the Biggest Smash Tournaments (Collision 2023 Edition)

[@panggifkuei]

Don't forget how clutch and important the Terry was.

[@OseiTheWarriors]

Extremely, I was actually mad that he was playing into Sonic with Kazuya after how free the 1st game was. Glad he went Terry and saved his run

[@rickandnaruto]

Lost to his back up with 2-0 lead. Feels bad for Sonic.

[@mage0fmind]

he literally couldn’t have won the tournament without terry so carried by kazuya smh smh

[@michaelgibbs8316]

@@mage0fmindeven tho he had to go through mkleo using one of the top 5 characters in the game against riddles. Kazuya top 10 but only cause he’s gimmicky outside of the hands of riddles. Look at sky kid using fucking incineroar. That character is borderline bottom 20 yet made it to grand finals with all those stacked players in there. Shut it and appreciate great players for once

[@BakingSoda4U]

@@michaelgibbs8316 It's obvious sarcasm, pal.

[@dolphee]

The Sonic comeback was insane, but let's appreciate Skyjay too, he made it that far with Incineroar

[@Andiamo26]

Incredible run by Skyjay

[@elijaharroyo4846]

@@Andiamo26fr. Never thought I’d see an Incineroar in Grand Finals let alone made 2nd place. Skyjay is cracked.

[@no_less03]

@@elijaharroyo4846 , plus, the match was really close.

[@testhekid]

bro used revenge offstage to connect to a combo, he's gotta win one day

[@Qrows]

Riddles first fav player and then skyjay my #2. LMFAO I never imagined them playing together in a finals. Lmfaoooo smash is so different from a year ago. These mfs still getting better

[@BockXO]

Riddles vs. Skyjay going down in history as one of the best sets to watch in this whole game.

[@CreamFraiche]

Super fun watching them just play 2 chaddy daddies beating the shit outta each other. The Smash Con set was such a nail biter

[@rmlgaming2091]

The last time they played and Riddles went terry was also one of the most explosive sets you'll see at top level play. I'm convinced incineroar is super hype

[@spinx6100]

Every time those 2 play each other they are some of the best sets I have seen

[@pokelol97]

nah, if it was a bracket reset sure. but skyjay threw game 5

[@arm_and_toe]

Fr this was soooo hype

[@Rocky-cc3xs]

The Sonix win was for sure my highlight of your run. Keep it up!

[@josephtpg7329]

Definitely. Not because I hate Sonix or anything (he’s actually one of my favorite players), but because Riddles has struggled against Sonix before and managed to overcome him this time.

[@jeremiahtannehill8870]

@@josephtpg7329 that why it’s impressive stop contradicting yourself

[@jaydenhawkins8779]

@@josephtpg7329 I’m sure Sonix is a great guy but I don’t like that he chose to play cringe Sonic out of the whole cast. He might be a good guy but why?

[@octaviodelbarrio]

​@@jaydenhawkins8779cuz he was incredibly commited to Sonic since Sm4sh. The interview he did with Larry lurr was really interesting, he tells his story there

[@friends4evrr]

I agree this was sonix chance of possibly winning but riddles fuckin clutched it, great set along with skyjays run

[@ThereIsNoSpoon678]

Suddenly Incineroar jumped like 10 spots on the tier list.

[@Migue-is3sh]

Yee

[@rowdyjosh]

the grand finals here was an all time smash moment, one of the best sets I’ve ever seen

[@user-xv5gi7ef6e]

Congrats Riddles, Its so wild to me that you won 1 year after a top 8 placement at collision last year. Cant wait to see what else you do. Also that switch to terry and the reverse 3-0 vs sonix was so incredibly hype.

[@MrJoshDada]

That sonix reverse 3-0 was savage. I'd feel bad for the guy but the campy sonic gameplay is so brain numbing to watch. Good job!

[@JBpruitt]

Bro he wasn’t even camping?🤦🏿‍♂️ watch his 2020 online matches against tweak N mkleo. That’s camping

[@TheBuzzSaw]

​@@JBpruitt With all due respect, the Sonic would charge-charge-charge and then cancel it when Riddles refused to walk into the death trap. Repeat. Sonix may have camped LESS than in the past, but he still camped pretty hard.

[@darthschradergg]

@@JBpruitt He was camping tho. Just because he is camping less doesn't mean he isn't camping.

[@TedizMayne]

Moral of the story: Terry’s power wave OP

[@Oh-Ben]

Using power wave for its intended purpose

[@FlightTrack101]

Kinda need it against the world's campiest Sonic player

[@BocchitheGwak]

@@FlightTrack101 literally what? Most Sonic’s will have the same gameplan to win LMAO don’t blame the fucking player it’s the character

[@TeenXtacy]

​@@FlightTrack101 funny to say when he isn't even a campy Sonic. Watch Wrath if you want a real camper

[@FlightTrack101]

@@TeenXtacy Watch Sonix sets bro if you don't think he's campy as hell and just baits out options ALL game than you're huffing copium. I might be wrong about campiest in the world but watching Sonix spin dash in place and jump around for 7 minutes is NOT fun.

[@lukektelfer]

Man that reverse 3-0's first reverse 3-0 in game 3 was such a statement. Congratulations Riddles, well played

[@stormtroyper_101]

The reverse 3-0 against sonix was absolutely insane, well played riddles

[@mateodejesus5426]

I love that this isn't just a highlight reel. He shows all the stock taken against him, not just his own and i think it does a great job of showing how impressive these sets are.

[@originalboxelder]

And second in squad strike! Of all the players there you were the most deserving of that summit spot IMO, you’ve had a crazy successful year. Looking forward to it, I’ll be rooting for you.

[@cristiandino1003]

Dude. You reversed 3-0 Sonix with Terry, which hurts me to say because I root for that guy because I'm Dominican. But I've never seen you so focused and determined. You deserve to celebrate this one big time. Congratulations.

[@B2S6]

That comeback on Sonic was crazy! Congratulations!

[@drachma1651]

I like how the love for Riddles combined with the hatred for Sonic had the crowd going crazy for him. Good stuff

[@gogogadgetrectalpunch7436]

I wonder how pulling off one of the hypes reverse 3-0s of all time against your bracket demon compares to winning Collision as a whole considering you already won a super major before. Either way, this was the highlight of my weekend. Watching my favorite player dominate almost everyone you faced to win Collision. Congratulations, man! You earned that shit! 😊😊😊

[@aisuiro.cellist]

Actually, the last major he won was only considered to be a major not a supermajor, so this is still really big as he became the first Canadian supermajor winner!

[@senseibrendon5803]

No! I earned it

[@neilzaza1501]

My man, I love your Kazuya, but your Terry is something else. Always a treat to see it in action.

[@CreamFraiche]

The Sonix set was insane. I popped off so hard watching that. I was praying for the Terry and Lord Rizzles answered 🙏

[@Aceplays679]

I JUST LEARNED ABOUT THIS OMG CONGRATS MY GOAT

[@krys3001]

The Terry Bogard reverse 3-0 was absolute fire. Every BusterWolf was just adrenaline to watch live on stream.

[@Autumn0w0]

LETS GOOO RIDDLES!!! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT, but on a serious level, i saw the socix set live and thought to myself “just play terry!” and look what happened, i love your content and you will always be one of my favorite players❤

[@Hezzadude12]

Man that Sonix win was absolutely incredible man. WHAT A COMEBACK! I don’t care what Kazuya haters say - watching that spin dash spam on Sonic is so bloody boring, so watching you with the huge clutch factor (especially when you almost lost that second last game, and brought it back) was incredible!

[@marklabs4612]

The battle vs Skyjay is one of the greatest sets of all time. The comeback vs Sonic was so incredible. Great job not getting tilted, and clutching it out like a champion

[@penny1672]

oh my god i saw the sonix set live and it was the most hype comeback that i've seen, great fucking job keep up the grind riddles !!

[@shadowtheorca21]

Same I was front row in the vid and wow was that set hype. Some of the best matches I’ve seen in a while. Wish we got the bracket reset in grands but also super happy riddles took it home.

[@loganmoore1719]

i had riddles my whole bracket, good to see you taking this w. since genesis i’ve seen a lot of people doubting you but i never did for a second. congrats michael him

[@Andiamo26]

That Terry comeback set is one to remember. Grand finals is some of the most fun I’ve ever had watching Smash Ultimate professionals play!

[@AbominationKO]

One of the best tournaments to watch as a fan of Riddles and Skyjay. Congratulations man! I watched your set against Sonix on feet and in complete silence until the win!

[@ClockWorksb]

Your composure and execution with Kaz in intense situations is genuinely underappreciated, you were so solid the whole weekend

[@SHOGUNTAHIRI]

8:09 Headphone removal to Just Frame popoff was godlike. Congratulations!

[@sircheddarcheese]

I would like this to point this out if you didn’t hear already. Larry lurr said that that you had a throat throat that wouldn’t choke.

[@JuanCarlos-vq1cj]

Skyjay won in our hearts, no nead for DLC carry

[@soundwave7855]

"carry"

[@l.a.rodriguez9581]

I actually missed the set against Sonix. Man I’m so glad Riddles won that lmao. I definitely caught Grands though. Holy shit what a set! Congrats to Riddles (and Skyjay making Inci look top tier).

[@penny1672]

i won't lie it was hype when you started to power wave platform camp sonix in that third game

[@gqboygboy6930]

That was the best I’ve seen you play Riddles. That sonix set was so great to watch

[@BalianBlue_]

The Grand Finals was such a hype set my god, the entire set had clip moments.

[@Spyder-Marth]

Dude I was enjoying your sets so much. You've got 2 supermajor wins on your belt, now. I think it's safe to say that you are a top 15 (likely higher) player. Congratulations, my man! My brother was sooooo right about you. He missed the tournament, but I know he'll be happy when I tell him you dunked the competition.

[@trymacs4511]

Top 10

[@nonnolaser122]

He’s for sure a top 10 player

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

He was already nearly top 10 last year, now he's top 10 for sure despite the bad genesis performance. Considering that Onin no longer goes to big tournaments it seems and that Shuton's results haven't been great lately, there is certainly a spot for Riddles.

[@theexaltedlt8222]

@@legrandliseurtri7495 shutons results are good tho lol he more consistent than dabuz rn

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

@@theexaltedlt8222By his standard of last year, his results are not good. Third place at kyojin, a tournament that only had like 6 other top players present and only Tea was of his caliber. 5th place at umebura sp9. A bit of an underperformance. 17th at kagaribi 9. Massive under performance. 9th at maesuma. Also pretty bad. And Dabuz hasn't been top 10 for a while, so having better results than him doesn't mean you're top 10.

[@ToroKeVODs]

Congratulations! An amazing win, and it looks like you've really improved! Not just mechanically but your mentality has seemed to improve since the past few months and that's phenomenal! Keep it up king!

[@uzefbrikleod]

I love the look of riddles for skyjay When je win the tournament he’s like How are you so strong with inceroar

[@orion9603]

I hope this shuts up all those stupid ass Kazuya/Riddles haters after that controller spike ! You deserve that !

[@phazedkilledyou]

THE CROWD WENT CRAZY FOR THAT TERRY SET..... Real Devil Riddles is built different forsure

[@samesu766white7]

Congratulations riddles!

[@soydrewART]

Easily one of the best tournaments by far. Congrats on the big win Riddles.

[@bubbletondisstracks]

I’m so excited to see you hitting your stride again and winning collosion!

[@esr4507]

MKLeo was literally trolling and Skyjay deserved the W, he played way better but kazuya is kazuya

[@williambudrow9508]

Skyjay is so damn impressive, shit is crazy

[@stkr3-q6d]

so glad you were able to win it riddles! nice set with sonix! terry was absolutely the god pick there

[@alyssakitten6006]

Sonix is the player I can't wait to see retire watching him play is like a cheese grater on the eyes

[@BakingSoda4U]

I really appreciate Skyjay's sportmanship.

[@enricopucci3712]

Skyjay is the best Incineroar I've ever seen.

[@mdsquared9704]

The reverse 3-0 on Sonix was F***** WILD. Terry Bogard was in the F***** building

[@chuck.fleischer]

my guy, how far you've come. keep it going

[@anonymouscow6109]

That Terry switch on Sonix was so smart, Sonix was so used to outspacing Kazuya that when the Terry came out, he was in a whole different world.

[@yoxhi5044]

Each buster wolf was NEEDED, great Terry switch vs Sonix

[@northofmars]

Bro Sonix shaking his head at the end… man got greedy with the forward smash, that’s his problem.

[@zacharyh5419]

You gave us at least 2 top 10 sets ever in one tournament

[@paulgrewal4339]

Big congrats man!! Happy for all your success

[@peytonbond4886]

I’m convinced if this tourney happened before fan voting in for Summit was closed, immediately following it Skyjay would’ve been voted in just based off of this performance

[@mapleoruby8159]

Congrats man, your win was well deserved!! To many more!

[@Skew0443]

Oh my gosh, the team liquid clutchbox runs through his veins.

[@sirEthereal]

I'm happy for you Riddles and I don't wanna take this away. BUT YO INCINE IN GRAND FINALS?! HOLY SHHETT

[@idoshanintendo]

Some of the best sets of smash I have ever seen.

[@kazivictus8350]

This sonic player played like such a wimp. Kazuya haters can’t even deny that

[@realandrewize]

Yet again, we see a victory. Congratulations man! Can't wait to see your summit performance. I know you'll do wonderful :)

[@marrysounds]

gg that was a well dissevered win, and difficult braquet too. I love the terry

[@shamaiyamrom1358]

That was so hype! Loved watching you play!

[@Tysurgemeh]

By not choking and pulling out the win!!

[@medocdu50]

You're a monster, just respect

[@Night237]

Jesus that incineroar POPPED TF OFFF

[@HeirofBlood124]

CONGRATS RIDDLES!!!! Glad to see your hard work yielding results!!! Can’t wait to see the summit run 🙏🙏🙏

[@yason896]

Felt like skyjay somehow became the protagonist in second half

[@FigaroNewton]

Always had faith in Terry and the gods showed it during the tournament. Fighting Skyjay was literally just Tekken and both Skyjay sets will go down as the best sets in Ultimate and in FGC history. Keep it up!

[@GUT5S]

I laugh so hard when people say Riddles is carried by Kazuya LMFAO do headasses not know he can just win any given tourny solo Terry????

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

Well that's an exaggeration. He never won a major tournament only using Terry. Not even close.

[@theexaltedlt8222]

@@legrandliseurtri7495 he got second at ceo 2022. and technically he won a huge online tourment over spargo

[@user-be3qc7re9o]

​@@legrandliseurtri7495 He won a Super Regional with Solo Terry in Canada and even managed to get Top 8 Numerous times as well going Solo with the character. Terry clearly can, but then Kazuya dropped.

[@ThereIsNoSpoon678]

How to beat Sonic: Hope and pray someone else does it for you.

[@zumirelix]

Best Grand Finals set in Ultimate HISTORY!!

[@L81oLaw]

Sick stuff man, congrats!

[@lopp567]

Everybody forgets about the terry 😈😈😈

[@ZetsuZack]

Having a secondary is important this is true and it worked out super well, but I honestly believe RIDDLE'S kazuya is why people ban kazuya. Keep them both up.💪

[@linkonjohn7211]

my heart is pounding from that last game

[@Patukah1879]

That grand finals against skyjay was incredible, im so happy to see both of you succeed! very excited to see how you do at summit

[@Raw-Dawg]

Hell yeah bro! Perfect call with the Terry; Sonix wasn't prepared for the T-Rids

[@devotedtodestruction]

Sonix is so boring to watch. Riddles Terry > Riddles Kazuya. I don’t really like watching Kazuya gameplay but I’ve been a riddles fan since his terry days so I’m still here. Good sh*t bro. Love to see you win. ✊🏼

[@PeachRap]

I had so much fun following your whole preparation and tournament rooting for you Riddles, so happy to be witnessing that sheer dominance in SSBU from a fellow Canadian players, let's gooooo! ♥

[@bryanmulcare9083]

Honestly, having terry as a secondary is a clutch and help you win consistently as well. Well done Riddles.

[@rolliedenker2185]

His only real bracket demon is the handshake after the set

[@JohnGuyJohn]

17:52 you won't see this interaction in any other video game.

[@tugitbrothers3699]

That grand finals was literally King vs Kazuya

[@CharlotteMimic]

I'm in awe of this run. Good shit Riddles. Put on a hell of a show for us too 💕

[@Hjames366]

Sonix set was one the best sets I’ve ever seen

[@ulysselbd4307]

Great one RIDDLES, so glad to see you succeed once again ! Fuck yeah I hadnt seen your set against Sonix, god I love your Terry man !

[@JBpruitt]

8:00 if sonix would’ve back air (the sonic classic) he would’ve won lol. But props to win for bringing down to one stock.

[@stand_rds]

11:14 he's just laying there.... MENACINGLY!

[@GameHopperME]

He was so nervous at the end of sonix set, he airdoged and rolled in everytime lol great set. Go riddles!

[@nekotj_]

Terry was the ultimate hero, that reverse 3-0 was insane.

[@TheDylicious77]

Man, really well played Riddles. Props on beating Sonix. Appreciate the Canadian smash rep🇨🇦🎉

[@domenicdefusco6328]

Been my favorite player since your emergence in the scene for good reason. Keep killlllling iiiiittttt

[@iiCennii]

I never thought I'd see Kazuya die at 17%

[@JBpruitt]

Who would’ve knew the slowest character in the game would be in grand finals

[@anderzafero3466]

Wow!! Terry again carrying the game!! 😮🤯😱

[@mocast3407]

To reverse 3-0 Sonix after having been 3-stocked is crazy. You earned it