Low-tier Upsets in Melee

I based the low-tiers off of the bottom 10 characters on the current tier list, so everyone below Young Link. I chose below Young Link since he actually has top players who have used him or still use him like Axe & Armada. The bottom 10 chars: DK, Link, G&W, Roy, Mewtwo, Zelda, Ness, Pichu, Bowser, Kirby.
I couldn't find upset sets for Kirby, Pichu, Ness or Roy FeelsBadMan. I wanted the upsets to at least be on MIOM-ranked players, Triple R has defeated AbsentPage on stream but it was when Triple R was actually ranked above him in Minnesota. Mofo beat Gravy but it was before Gravy was as well-known as he is now, and in 2013 before he was on the MIOM rank. Even D1 and Prog the commentators didn't know who he was then, but called Mofo the best Ness in the world. I could not find footage of NEO using Roy and winning in sets that could be considered "upsets." As for Pichu, someone save that poor soul.
Taj vs Colbol: This is a very impressive win for Taj because he had been relatively inactive since 2013, but Taj showed up at TBH6 placing 33rd using only Mewtwo. Beating Colbol was very impressive, especially considering he was ranked 25th in that year. You can never count Taj out though since he has been known to surprise everyone, I really hope he enters a singles tournament this year regardless of what character he picks.
Sixx vs Amsah: Amsah is simply a legend of the game, so when Sixx managed to 3-0 him, a player who many hadn't heard of since he rarely enters singles events, it was shocking. Sixx also beat HMW at Heir 4 but I decided to choose win on Amsah over HMW (another 3-0) since I find it more impressive.
Narcissa vs MacD: While MacD wasn't as well-known back in 2010, (the tournament was POE3), Narcissa defeating him was a great achievement for Zelda. MacD went on to place 25th at Apex 2010 a few months later and would become considered a top ~25 player in 2011. It would only be until 2018 that another top Peach would be upset by a Zelda with Plup defeating Armada at GENESIS 5, proving that Zelda beats Peach 60-40.
Iori vs Overtriforce: Iori's ability to play the whole cast at a high level is sure to bring a tear to the eye. He placed 3rd at POE3 which I mentioned above, and in this set he decides to use Donkey Kong vs Overtriforce and manages to win pretty convincingly. Iori has yet to be MIOM ranked mostly due to just not traveling but is certainly a hidden-boss and a player you shouldn't sleep on.
Zoma vs Cactuar: Japan's best Mewtwo who does not get enough recognition, Zoma, defeats Cactuar (MIOM #64 that year) while on his trip in Japan. Zoma went on to win the tournament, defeating Shippu with Fox and Mewtwo in grands. The last time Zoma went to the U.S. was in 2016 for Smash Con where he placed a very respectable 33rd, I hope to see him come to the U.S. to compete again soon.
Qerb vs The Moon: This is not the only time Qerb has beaten The Moon on stream, the other time being at Break Smash #66. I chose this set in particular though since it was his first time beating La Luna afaik, and also because he finished the set with an iconic 9. I didn't want to include La Luna again in this video but he also lost to SAUS' Link at GOML 2015 if anyone is interested in watching that.
DJ Nintendo vs Ryan Ford (formerly Unknown522): DJ Nintendo goes down a game and like a madman, he brings out Bowser and wins very convincingly. Ryan Ford was ranked 15th that year, just one spot below Leffen, easily making this Bowser's best win.
Bum vs ChuDat: Should be noted Bum also beat Isai this tournament, but I didn't want to include that in here because I was afraid of how many comments would be saying "but Isai sandbagged." Anyway, Bum placed 4th at this national using DK, making this DK's best performance at a tournament. In this set, ChuDat decides to go Pikachu and YL... Ice Climbers are not great on Rainbow Cruise which would be why he avoided going ICs there, and YL does well vs DK. As for why he went Pikachu, well... they both have Chu in their name.
Cereal Rabbit vs Armada footage has been lost except for the last 9 seconds. Sad.
Armada was drunk and used Pichu/Sheik for those who don't know about the legendary set.

[@chrissaldana7504]

that first mewtwo guy look like a pastor who plays melee with the power of the lord

[@zeroescape]

That's Taj, he's the OG mewtwo main and a total badass.

[@jrkev1]

CAN I GET AN AMEN

[@jrkev1]

*GAME*

[@diegohernandez-trujillo6633]

Our lord M2K

[@hash4badi]

Why be a Mew2King when you can praise the Mew2God Amen

[@coolbizo]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Colbol not smile during a set. Must be a great competitor to play against. Mad respect for him losing to taj so well and having nothing but a smile.

[@DrKFC69]

Cobol really is a legit nice guy

[@zoloforreal]

I used to watch a Taj mewtwo combo video...its like my fav combo video in meele lol

[@erblecde]

fox mains be like "where's fox beating marth on fd?"

[@oussama7132]

That Zelda main who won G5 must be skilled

[@GinkgoPete]

He utilized her down B so perfectly. A true smash master.

[@Fatcat214]

underrated comment

[@erniechambers9370]

What about skilled Roy?

[@TheSprint46]

Mewtwo is a very interesting character to see in tourneys.

[@JustButton]

LastStand ikr. I feel like he'd be a mid tier contender like Samus if only his big meaty tail weren't so hungry for tippers and fox up-airs

[@CheriBeriYT]

That Bowser game was hype

[@dr.epicphd5920]

These videos are weirdly addicting to watch

[@timwinterhalter5233]

melee is sick

[@supercullen0047]

I like that Colbol guy because he mixes my two favorite things about smash. Fun and competitive play. He was having genuine fun even thought he lost and that to me is awesome.

[@succccccccccccccccc2328]

It's not bad to be disappointed but to rage out and throw the controllers yeas that's some shit right there

[@mgyoshi]

Taj is insane

[@DrKFC69]

Sure is. Does so good with a character that bad, he’s the reason I Main Mewtwo. It’s a shame he’s not too active

[@timwinterhalter5233]

honestly tho iq of fucking 500

[@erikf6849]

Who wants to see a salty suite of him and leffen Mewtwos best of 9

[@samtoairmissile]

Everything I've seen of Mewtwo points to him being a pretty good fox counter. I don't really know much about melee on general, so that's just my overall newbie assessment

[@ParadoxBoxx]

you poor, sweet summer child

[@HectorGonzalez-qx9nk]

The more people do one thing, the more valuable it becomes to do anything else.

[@mupumupu2842]

Can we agree that taj dresses so finely

[@VideoGameManiac8]

After so many years I now realize that Mewtwos head is way too big in melee

[@needlemier]

Tf when u get ding donged in melee all 4 stocks

[@jadeone]

Gr8 Hax I swear I went to smash hell for abusing that combo

[@themadderhatter6394]

Ok but can we talk about 1:59 where getting disabled actually makes colbol jump! Lol. Love seeing that Mewtwo play.

[@LocsPapi8910]

Taj is so badass that he dressed for a vent and a bank loan meeting afterwards.

[@SquattingxBear]

Excellent video. I like the little write up as well

[@radbones3172]

That mewtwo in the beginning was so clean

[@suntzu3541]

2 rules of spectating melee: Always root for low tiers, and never root for icies.

[@smoceany9478]

icies are cool if wobbling banned or just not used cause of human decency

[@ChamplooMusashi]

The edits on the Pikachu made that so fucking funny

[@kinanschannel6016]

Yea that's right plups is a Zelda main It's an upset

[@gren3515]

I want to see Taj mewto vs leffen mewto

[@CorsairJoshua]

Hmmm that Bowser was just amazing to watch

[@jadetealaaron2003]

That Blue Bowser is amazing

[@dextresen]

Taj seemed a little overdressed for a Smash tournament. ...The Cosmo that was crushing Peach with Zelda is exactly who you think it is. Narcissa used to place pretty damn high with Zelda pretty often.

[@zackolot]

Mach Birdman too bad they got into hard drugs and killed their career with the whole identity crisis shindig.

[@Prixmium]

I mean I wore a suit to an interview @ target once so it isn't that bad lmao

[@TrailerParkAudio]

That's how he always dresses. He's just a classy man

[@SalamenceRM]

Colbol is wholesome and props to him for keeping a smile and being respectful to Taj. 👌

[@katiieeardley]

I love that you consider Young Link mid-tier, Axe/Armada DEMANDS that we respect da kidddddd.

[@chesslo2158]

We've also got La Luna vs Ringler at Mainstage. Crazy. Ringler beat La Luna 2-1 via DK.

[@dwightthomas7167]

MewTwo is actually fun to watch in this game

[@gameandwatch909]

I never liked playing against someone who is way too professionally skilled in Smash because they would kill me. But this is way too interesting and fun to watch.

[@spaghettiking7312]

Colbol's a chad. I miss that dude.

[@HunyBearLink]

Lets go Link! Sixx is top 20 on the European rankings

[@ssbmKhalid]

"YEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" 5:58 "AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW" 6:01

[@muffenman4557]

Taj is so happy when he plays I would love to be one of his homies

[@daviss6747]

17:41 I forgot what set this was for a second and thought you were gonna call Samus a low tier lmao

[@ThirtyfourEC]

Taj put his back into that last Shadow Claw.

[@joelweber9900]

This vid is hype af

[@oXDestroXo]

CRINGE at the fact that the zelda "cosmo" is actually narcissa wright. could have been such a great melee player....

[@yourepostedinthewrongneigh1545]

Ugh I suspected it was him. Shame, really.

[@andresemidey9679]

Chu was getting ding donged before Diddy was even a character haha

[@wewiskane2691]

Damn that Zoma guy is sick

[@ArcaneMana]

I heard amsah and was confused That's not the yoshi god

[@Trystaticus]

ever since Over lost to Iori's DK, the midwest has referred to Over as a fraud.

[@FlamingZelda3]

ahhhh.... Cosmo before john numbers ruined him...

[@kwaku7226]

Peach is feeling humiliated after getting upsetted by Zelda twice

[@imbabo8295]

Is that Mike tyson without tats?

[@Rynopb]

with all due respect, Zoma could easily be top 50 in the world if he had money to travel to supermajors. I've played with him many times. His mewtwo is def number 2 in the world slightly ahead of prof and just before leffen (albeit my knowledge of mewtwo players is quite limited, and yes im not counting out taj etc and the popular ones).

[@TheRandomThings23]

does he go mewtwo for most matchups or is it only spacies

[@Rynopb]

TheRandomThings23 he can go both for most matchups. When his opponent figures out the gimmicks or if his mewtwo isnt playing well, he will switch to Fox. Lately he has been using fox more in nationals and mewtwo in locals.

[@shady8045]

>implying Leffen is the best Mewtwo in the world

[@Maqb06]

6:24 Can someone explain me how did he airdodge and instantly Forwardair? it doesn´t look like an edge cancel to me.

[@Maqb06]

nevermind... it seems like a normal double jump lol

[@Cunt143]

Maqb06 Her double jump has the same animation as her airdodge

[@Buddlebot]

lol that mewtwo will always be more impressive than any top tier ez game.

[@spencer1531]

Pretty sure Iori beat Nintendude with peach in the same tournament he beat Overtriforce with DK.

[@BrickNGames]

Peach is his main so

[@MrHebee1]

Armada Young Link and Scorp I guess didn't count for this or are they not bad enough characters?

[@moonmkw9614]

Bum was so far ahead of his time

[@kinanschannel6016]

How many shots drunk was armada vs rabbit

[@cross25011990]

Sorry, but TAJ is a GOD of melee..

[@darkphoenix669]

Dk vs Ice climbers, the dude thought he was good and switched off climbers and as soon as he got rent twice he goes back and still gets dominated xD

[@AlexRoseGames]

"the dude", that's chudat, the best ICs main in the world

[@1000g2g3g4g800999]

He went YL because Rainbow Cruise is awful for ICs.

[@rockzyk1291]

That Genesis might be the most animated I've ever seen Armada during a set.

[@AlexRoseGames]

Best Mewtwo set is Leffen vs Prof Pro at EGLX

[@NoThx12131]

how did the sheik turn to Zelda at the eight minute mark?

[@HanSoloTheScoundrel]

Michael Cortez down b, idiot.

[@alecjohnson2864]

I came for Mewtwo

[@28Whittaker]

Where is Saus vs The Moon

[@BrickNGames]

didnt wanna put poor la luna on here twice

[@Xenomorphen91]

The reason people think low tier is low tier isn't because low tier is shit but because people are shit at the game, relying on fox.

[@Horrorlink]

Hi, I see that you're new to the game. Have fun and keep practicing :)

[@JustButton]

Horrorlink wholesome

[@JustButton]

Adam Hoffmann "a skilled roy can beat any fox"

[@Xenomorphen91]

I didn't critique the characters but the top 50 players of smash, I think Armada is one of those people that understand that the game isn't about low tier or high tier but skills. Enabling him to beat anyone with Peach, whilist most people would prefer to use a spacie.

[@Kaozorier]

This seemingly ignores the fact that some characters are objectively worse than others. Of course skill is the ultimate determining factor, but characters aren't equal, and you're gonna need to put in more effort as a roy than a fox to win a major, and as you approach top level play, that becomes unviable.

[@justinkidd7634]

17:34

[@qwerty989898989898]

Colbol is such a nice guy

[@DeVeDeTheRapper]

SUB! WHERES THE MELEE

[@arthurroth2630]

Didn't triple r beat esam

[@nickrulez809765]

How tall is Taj?

[@sen5857]

nick fernandez 6'10''

[@jadetealaaron2003]

Damn thats tall

[@nicholasward2852]

10:17 there's no wave dashing at all from sheik

[@aj.4910]

You're telling me that in a 1v1 between Mewtwo & Fox, Sheik isn't wavedashing. How fucking observant of you.

[@JustButton]

Twirl whoosh

[@HanSoloTheScoundrel]

thank you for not spelling it shiek like i see so many other people do. that triggers me to high heaven.

[@Korflog666]

I miss cosmo :(

[@VortexGaming707]

LOLOLOL I know armada still lost to a Kirby, but he was very drunk that day hahahahahahaha.

[@DarkScorpionPete98]

Samus is not a low-tier fighter.

[@BrickNGames]

Pendulum Panda this is correct

[@TFM_Vibe]

Tiers are cancerous to me

[@asingletoothpick]

I NUTTED

[@Zauzer97]

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