The Story of Nadeshot: The Self-Made Superstar

Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag's meteoric rise to super stardom began in the early days of Call of Duty, but through the trials and tribulations of his life and his unflinching determination, he hustled his way to becoming one of esports' most influential and recognizable figures. This is his story.
Written and Narrated by: Josh Bury (@throwngauntlet)
Edited by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett)
Animations by: Christian Pearson
Thumbnail images of Nadeshot courtesy of Red Bull Esports and 100 Thieves.
Graphic Images of Nadeshot and Scump are courtesy of:
RedBull Esports
www.redbull.co...
MLG
www.MLG.com
Image of Dan Gilbert and LeBron James
Courtesy: Getty Images Sport / Ezra Shaw
VLOGs of Nadeshot and OpTic Gaming:
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/ nadeshot
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Scump: tinyurl.com/y9...
Gameplay VODs:
MLG (Major League Gaming)
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Call of Duty / Activision
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UMG Gaming
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Additional Footage:
True Sight: The International 2017 Grand Finals
• True Sight : The Inter...
Courtesy: Valve Corporation
Samsung Galaxy vs. SKT Telecom T1 (Worlds 2017 grand finals)
/ lolesports
Courtesy: Riot Games
Official Call of Duty Player Profile - Matt "NaDeSHoT" Haag
• Official Call of Duty®...
Courtesy: Call of Duty /Activision
Young 'Call of Duty' player builds a career from gaming
• Young 'Call of Duty' p...
Courtesy: Chicago Tribune
MLG DALLAS 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
• MLG DALLAS 2010 NATION...
Courtesy: ImVidoL
Call of Duty XP 2011 Grand Finals
• Video
Courtesy: Gamespot
Kanye West fan footage at CoD XP 2011
• Video
Courtesy: Dominick DiNapoli
Footage of Nade vs. Aches at UMG Chicago 2012
• Optic NaDeSHoT fights ...
Courtesy: Jordin Reynolds
OpTic Gaming Results in 2012
www.esportspedia.com
Courtesy: Esportspedia
Travis Gafford interview w/ Nadeshot
• Nadeshot CELEBRATES 10...
Courtesy: Travis Gafford
Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).
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