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How I Won Smash Summit 8
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4 жыл бұрынThe Smash Summit 8 final bracket was held on Father's Day of 2019, so I find it fitting to release this video on Father's Day of 2020. This was the first major tournament I have ever won, and also the first major victory by a Pikachu player for Super Smash Bros. Melee.
I edited this video myself :)
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@Dazza-ut1hw 4 жыл бұрын
This feels like "inside Zain's brain" but if it was actually serious
@m0xie102 4 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@AZaxe 4 жыл бұрын
This is my first time editing a video like this. I really learned a lot lol. I hope you all enjoy, and thank you very much for watching!
@dexl2056 4 жыл бұрын
You're sick af homie
@jaredbowers9503 4 жыл бұрын
Dude this is incredible done and extremely informative. Love it!!!
@nrn427 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@williamremy5484 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Axe!
@KFN1A2A3 4 жыл бұрын
Loved it. Love you
@wondliii9046 4 жыл бұрын
"I absolutely love that mentality, so then I gimped him at 4%"
@musicaln8 4 жыл бұрын
:(
@PickyMcCritical 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, I need to go to bed; now ima be up all night laughin at that shit
@kevinguimond7711 4 жыл бұрын
This is still one of my favorite things that's ever happened to Melee. A player who plays a midtier character, silencing all the people who said he couldn't do it, proving he could win a major tournament. To this day, I still have so much respect for your grind and determination to get the win. Congrats Axe.
@shadoninja 4 жыл бұрын
Axe should have replayed Leffen's quote after bodying him in winners finals lol
@Zreniec 4 жыл бұрын
@@shadoninja Yeah, but he didn't, and that makes him the Axe we all know and love.
@johnmarkson1998 4 жыл бұрын
@@shadoninja yeah that fucking sucks that he didnt.
@FlamingDistro 4 жыл бұрын
lol "are they clean?"
@lameboi1278 4 жыл бұрын
He only got there because of mango’s homie stock
@69NO 3 жыл бұрын
@@lameboi1278 bruh, are u saying that he only won because that one homie stock.
@lameboi1278 3 жыл бұрын
@@69NO no
@stanley8006 3 жыл бұрын
the 3 comments above me are really confusing...
@CrazyDrgonRider 4 жыл бұрын
“Uh, are they clean?” LMAO I LOVE WIZZY
@jesselitrell8359 4 жыл бұрын
Wizzy has ocd, probably got bad while he was stressin in Grand finals
@ThuGnificent1236 3 жыл бұрын
I hate wizzy
@emmbeesea 4 жыл бұрын
That second to last stock at the very end of Grand Finals was the most tense I had ever felt watching any set of Smash. I could not imagine all the synapses firing off in your brain to not only recover from the first set of Grand Finals, but then to reverse the tides. Smash Summit 8 is in the annals of Melee forever. Pikachu! Pikachu! Pikachu! Pikachu! :azaxeHeart:
@cameronmckendrick4155 4 жыл бұрын
So crazy how u r on every smash video
@n4riko 4 жыл бұрын
Cameron McKendrick pretty annoying tbh
@yuvibitter 4 жыл бұрын
I watched it live, which is a big deal because I'm on the other side of the world, and watching tournaments means staying up all night. My usual rule for super major tournaments is I keep watching until you're out of it, which usually means most of top 8. And then at Summit you didn't lose, and I kept watching. And I was jumping in my house at like 5:00 am, like a god damn football hooligan celebrating. This video was fun to watch, you're awesome Axe.
@FlamingDistro 4 жыл бұрын
Seeing axe cry at the end made me cry, even tho i knew what was gonna happen D:
@0tf850 4 жыл бұрын
Same.
@TheBeggies95 4 ай бұрын
I cry and smile everytime i watch this
@Knuckles0918 4 жыл бұрын
Leffen lowkey been shading axe for YEARS, just like how he did with Plup early on
@wewiskane2691 4 жыл бұрын
hard to take accountability when you're an emo anime fuckboy antagonist
@pIayingwithmahwii 4 жыл бұрын
@@wewiskane2691 epic
@matthewosterman9030 4 жыл бұрын
leffen gunna shade everybody he dont respect that much
@Themonkeymartin 4 жыл бұрын
When else has he shaded him tho?
@HieronymousLex 3 жыл бұрын
Leffen is officially a clown
@turndownforwalt 4 жыл бұрын
Axe, this is so good. Amazing work man!
@ThePharphis 4 жыл бұрын
That last "I won, ya!" with the voice crack (from your post-tournament stream) makes me tear up every time
@dsecond96 4 жыл бұрын
I met you at Genesis & had you sign my Wii, i think you’ll remember, i was the one who accidentally called it a “Gamecube” 😅😂 you’re a kind soul Axe, this video made me proud & my friend *who you also signed his game* loves your playstyle. 🙏🏽
@gabhebert2376 4 жыл бұрын
All this time i tought Vman whispered ''You see?'' in your ear! Lmao great video Axe i got emotional remembering that run
@ThePharphis 4 жыл бұрын
I bet he did and axe forgot
@zwill6839 4 жыл бұрын
I remember that I was on a flight back home, so I missed top 5 of this tournament. I check my phone after the flight and my jaw dropped when I saw that you won. My heart still races everytime I think about this event and your win. This video was really well done and I’d be interested to see you do more videos in this style. Take the gold again next time man!
@matt4392_ 4 жыл бұрын
5:03 The “letting him back” mentality here is a whole new level of good sportsmanship. Axe is such a homie
@alvin_row 4 жыл бұрын
To me you're the face of the "not being a shitty player" mentality and I love you for that. Well played my dude!
@NotaSkeleton 4 жыл бұрын
We are truly blessed to have Axe in our community. He's so fucking wholesome and genuine and I get teary-eyed every time I see his reaction to winning Summit.
@ThePharphis 4 жыл бұрын
Good music choice for set 2
@TekkBallz 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched this the day the video was made and a few times after. I still feel the same emotion every time I watch and tear up a little at the end. We love you Axe.
@jdl9xc 4 жыл бұрын
The best timeline
@axespikachu9441 4 жыл бұрын
The best moment to see the win of a major tourney of my favorite player was something I wanted to see for such a long time. You're the best Jeff and i'm always gonna be behind your back and your fans. Pika power!
@SpartanOfLuxon 4 жыл бұрын
Imaging bragging to everyone about how the only reason you lost last time yall played was because you were rusty and then getting beat again the next day. Leffin is a joke
@Killerbee_McTitties 4 жыл бұрын
Leffen, after all this time and although it got better, still hasn't learned true humility, but honestly, don't we love him for that? Leffen bragging before getting his ass kicked is a melee classic and despite how annoying it can be in the moment, in the end the community always gets a great laugh out of it.
@matiasaraya5451 4 жыл бұрын
@@Killerbee_McTitties Yeah, he used to be an asshole, now he's just a brat. He ain't toxic no more, just adding a little bit of disrespect and flair to the scene.
@Roupization 3 жыл бұрын
@@matiasaraya5451 nah, hes still a little bit toxic lol.
@miller44 4 жыл бұрын
Even though the last stock is muted from the commentators, I can still hear them saying “That was the SNEAKIEST up air!” in my head
@R1zzo 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats again, Axe ❤️
@JoeDan54 4 жыл бұрын
I loved this so much
@jonasrivers3675 4 жыл бұрын
That hug. Top ten anime moments of all time
@sonicfan2015 4 жыл бұрын
You deserved the win
@whaith1359 4 жыл бұрын
bruh imma de honest. I'm not too much into melee (i like watching some "best moments compilations" here and there) and i didnt even know u before watching this. But after seeing all this character development trough the vid made me a new fan. Congrats on your win m8, well deserved
@TE72GOD 4 жыл бұрын
Made me cry all over again. So proud and happy for you my man. :)
@nuzzlevee 4 жыл бұрын
Jeff, why you making me cry? I cried when you won, cried when i saw highlights of the tourney after, and now youre making me cry again. I'm so proud of you Jeff, you're so wonderful and deserve every bit of recognition. Love you! Can't wait to come to az and steal your redbull
@crooker23 4 жыл бұрын
the victory scream into hug was so satisfying to watch, damn that summit felt good
@drift2224 4 жыл бұрын
Axe is a legend
@ZtuoyHardstyles 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you find (pro) gaming content with 3.1K likes and 15 dislikes? Only with the man Axe that I've ever seen! Uou were already one of my fave players just from watching but you're one sweet dude thanks for sharing this with us!
@adrianreyes2318 4 жыл бұрын
The moment you won was edited perfectly
@skylarmathison1481 4 жыл бұрын
There wasn't one dry eye in the community that whole day. I still tear up every time I see this. My favorite moment of melee of all time
@Matt_M_again 4 жыл бұрын
You're so tight dog, thanks for continuously putting AZ on the map like a boss.
@wwhammy1721 4 жыл бұрын
why can this children's party game bring me to tears, shits crazy
@ethanpascoe1540 4 жыл бұрын
The pop-off on stream was amazing, you've worked so hard to get this win and I'm glad to have been part of the journey! Hopefully when melee returns you'll be able to do it again!
@jonwalters5395 4 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t believe it when you said this was 1 year ago, it feels so much more recent. Somebody keeps chopping onions around me when you go downstairs after the win, crazy moment.
@gevodanl7082 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, this victory really made me cry, it was beautiful.
@clutchedbyanangel 4 жыл бұрын
tbh I sometimes still wake up in disbelief saying "Axe won Summit"
@soupboy-yn8oz 4 жыл бұрын
good video. melee mustwatch 4 shur!!
@Testostyronne 4 жыл бұрын
I introduced my girlfriend Evi to Melee and she loves to watch you and mang0. You're her inspiration, she decided on Pika as her main because of your insane skill and genuine personality. We were both incredibly happy when you won Summit 8 and it made me so happy to see her get so excited about Melee after only a short time of knowing the game in the same way I do after all these years. Brings a tear to my eye. Thank you
@mparagames 4 жыл бұрын
how beautiful....!
@vasvary5013 4 жыл бұрын
Idk how you held it together, as soon as V man hugged you I started crying )':
@omarua3435 4 жыл бұрын
Leffen from JohnsTown
@PKWinning07 4 жыл бұрын
I literally cried when I watched this live T_T
@imabossDJ 4 жыл бұрын
teared up when i watched it live, teared up watching it again
@ThisIsWEB 4 жыл бұрын
Heeey all that time spent video editing really paid off. This is awesome!
@Cometcrash4700 4 жыл бұрын
The smash community loves you Axe. Easily most likable smasher ever. Literally inspiring to watch you play.
@Name-py8mw 3 жыл бұрын
15:46 dude in the white t shirt in the back had to walk away to hold back the tears pretty heart warming.
@aidanschofield2743 4 жыл бұрын
Smash Summit 8 will go down in history as one of the best majors to date, or at least I think it should. Watching all the amazing competitors, and then seeing Axe vs Wizz in the finals was so hype, because it was so unprecedented to see these two on so on their game. Axe's epic victory, over a decade of climbing slowly to the top, all came to that amazing grab chain and then ledge grab. This shit can be so god damn hype sometimes.
@Burnabyboy 10 ай бұрын
What a beautiful sense of friendship and community when you came downstairs. I love to see it. Melee never dies.
@joj7869 4 жыл бұрын
When I was watching live and heard you pop off after winning, I was so happy. I had been watching you for so many years, just waiting for your first major win and finally seeing it got me emotional.
@lambchu6459 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite moment in all of smash for sure. Love you axe! ❤
@JAM0LO 4 жыл бұрын
Made me tear up all over again, awesome work on the video, was great to hear a bit of the behind the scenes and your thoughts throughout.
@JukeboxJambus 4 жыл бұрын
14:53 I love this
@TehWhiteTiger 4 жыл бұрын
Leffen sure got 'rusty' again quickly after his first win mum.
@mjl167 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AXE!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! Man this made me almost cry dude
@thomas-tk6ce 4 жыл бұрын
You and wizzy were so close to each other that whole tournament, I’m so glad you won and made this video. Really cool to hear you talk about your own play as well I’d love to watch more videos like these in the future
@paulcochran7007 4 ай бұрын
With all the hate on smash twitter rn, I had to come back to simpler times and watch this. Thanks for competing the way you do and being such a composed and joyful enjoyer of the game
@stuffedlegoguy461 4 жыл бұрын
Yo this format is tight, would love to see more of it.
@jackownsyou44 4 жыл бұрын
I love you axe, you inspire me to push a new meta and to never stop giving it my all, whether its in the lab or on the main stage.
@mikelong3563 4 жыл бұрын
Favorite smash tournament ever. Congrats once again Axe!
@Odysseus1 4 жыл бұрын
It was an awesome day, I was so happy for you! I hope you can achieve more great things in your life
@fadiggle 3 жыл бұрын
i come back to this every month or so. congrats axe
@xXMarioTeamXx 4 жыл бұрын
When I saw you win this event I could'nt help myself but shed a tear by seeing you all emotional.. You've worked real hard for this to happen!! Congrats even tho it's been a year already!
@kurent44 4 жыл бұрын
One of the most exciting tournaments ever. I'm so glad you won it.
@cakekattekoi 4 жыл бұрын
I stayed up until the earliest hours of the morning here in the UK to watch this all go down. You're incredible Axe, and there's a reason you're my favourite player. You're inspirational.
@malachihill8677 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats. I love this style of content that gives even more character behind each set and moment.
@rosehalo 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a wholesome video i love you axe ❤ time flies
@MrSoHordy 4 жыл бұрын
Watching you tear up is so pure, cant wait to see you win your next one
@bruhmoment8279 4 жыл бұрын
seeing someone achieve their goals is so fun to watch honestly it motivates me, thanks for being so great at smash XD
@alexpressley4469 4 жыл бұрын
This was the best thing ever. Thanks for being so inspirational Axe.
@ramirobasile578 3 жыл бұрын
Dude those final clips always make me tear up a bit. You're sick axe!
@edwardcosio 4 жыл бұрын
I get so many emotions watching you win this event. Every single time. It’s #1 most impressive accomplishments I’ve had the privilege watching unfold.
@TheMonarchOfTetris 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Axe. Still remember watching you win. What a crazy win.
@ToshiRolls 3 жыл бұрын
I come back to this Gem time to time. You have no idea how happy I was seeing you win this.
@alexjay7183 4 жыл бұрын
So happy for Axe. Couldn’t help but get emotional watching all this again and hearing Axe’s insight. This was an awesome moment for an awesome person in an awesome game. Thank you Axe. Thank you Melee :’)
@NARKBALL 4 жыл бұрын
What a wholesome video to find right now. Good shit axe
@InfinteIdeas 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this, and the audio mixing is sublime
@robertgerow670 4 жыл бұрын
I love seeing this kind of content from you!
@edgardomatthies2301 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, you are a source of inspiration for me. Love you axe, you are awesome :)
@tormint5294 2 жыл бұрын
Such a cool ass video. I didn't get to see the run live back then, as I wasn't into melee yet but I've heard the tales of the legendary Axe Summit 8 run. Moved me to tears, congratulations and who gl with future tourneys :)
@Fritzyboo 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video, Axe. I'd love to see more content from you like this, even from events at which you didn't perform as well as you would've liked to. It's really fascinating to have a lense into the mind of melee pros in this way.
@bipolarprobe 4 жыл бұрын
When you say gut wrenching roar you were serious man. I remember watching this at the time and thinking how insane it was that there were no mics in the room but I still heard your yell on stream. You earned this win Axe and I'm excited to see what you do when melee comes back
@AJHDC 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats - I've been cheering you on for years man! I knew it was a matter of time.
@diet7418 4 жыл бұрын
I subbed off this so happy this popped up on my recommendation I love this
@JellyBlockLP 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, Axe! I love hearing the process behind your mentality.
@jaredbowers9503 4 жыл бұрын
Dude!! Haven't watched yet but SO hyped you made this type of video!! 👌👌👌🔥
@KalebSDay 4 жыл бұрын
We Love You Axe!
@FlowerOfSloth 4 жыл бұрын
Good Video. You seem like a nice guy, and am glad you got what was coming to you. Congrats!
@SchmickSchmackins 4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it's been a year already. You're my #1 melee player, Axe, and I wish you the best. I can't wait for more success stories. Stay awesome!
@creamteam499 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I love to see those hugs and props after the set (which was amazing). Ecspecially Wizzy and Vman dude well deserved this was amazing💙 such and inspiration... Thank you🙏🏻💙
@xzynta 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a great genuine video of your perspective and mentality. An iconic moment for pikachu and melee congrats once again Axe this was an amazing run :)
@McWickyyyy 4 жыл бұрын
Axe you have been one of my favorite players to watch since I first found the scene in 2013. I have always rooted for you because you represented the underdog always by players a character that no one thought could win a major. And you did it. You persevered and did it. It was so inspirational to me when you won. I had fallen away from the scene to play League of Legends but I would always come back to watch your games. You have had a positive impact on so many people and you even motivated me to stick to my “mid tier” champ in league of legends. So happy you FINALLY won. You talent is unmatched. Also your Young Link might actually be my favorite thing to watch of all time.
@prizm9515 4 жыл бұрын
Love the passion. Keep up the melee.
@CarlosRicciardi726 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats Axe, you really did it! Let's go for more glories!
@climacks 4 жыл бұрын
This grandfinals was absolutely insane the day it happened. Such a fuckin delight to see you succeed even tho i dont like pikachu. Such a great story 13 years and you never quit the game. Thats fuckin determination right there
@Phorox 3 ай бұрын
This is so inspirational! Well done Axe
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