Nadeshot dismayed over appearance in Esports World Cup Riot Games ad
The Esports World Cup hasofficially partnered with Riot Games, bringing titles likeValorant, Teamfight Tactics andLeague of Legendsinto the lineup.
To promote this latest collaboration, the EWC created a fun commercial featuring big names in the Riot gaming scene — including Matthew ‘Nadeshot‘ Haag, co-owner of100 Thievesand long-time competitive gaming pro.
Nadeshot reacts to his cameo in 2025 EWC trailer
In the ad, Nadeshot channels his inner anime villain, dramatically clenching his fist with an evil chuckle to reveal the Valorant logo.
Donned in a red hood, Nadshot flies into the air alongside fellow influencesTyler1and Hafu as the trailer comes to an orchestral conclusion — but it seems he wasn’t impressed.
“Oh no, I’m the worst one,” Nadeshot moaned as he watched himself in the ad. “Bro, they had me sitting on this f**king dolly.
“That’s the look Kendrick gave at the Super Bowl,” he continued, referencing his facial expression in the trailer. “You guys gotta understand, they had me sitting on this sht. It’s supposed to look like I’m flying away, but… they said it was gonna be in slow motion and sht.”
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Tyler1, for his part, seemed pretty excited about the whole thing, writing in an enthusiasticYouTubecomment: “LET’S GOOO!”
Thus far, no tournament dates have been set for the Esports World Cup, which debuted last year with competitors in titles likeStreet Fighter 6, Call of DutyModern Warfare 3, and evenFortnite, withprize pools in the millions.
