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Mew2King Banned From Tournament Over Bug Bites
Pro gamer Mew2King banned from event after viral photos of bug bites.
In brief
Pro gamer Mew2King banned from event after viral photos of bug bites. Super Smash Bros. player Mew2King was banned from Xtreme Fighters Showdown tournament due to health concerns from bug bites. Originally reported by IGN.
Mew2King banned from tournament
Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason 'Mew2King' Zimmerman was banned from Xtreme Fighters Showdown tournament after posting photos of bug bites.
Bug bites cause health concerns
Zimmerman shared photos of red, painful bumps on his hand and leg, claiming they were bug bites that occur weekly.
Viral posts prompt health debate
Fans theorized Zimmerman had a bed bug infestation and urged him not to travel due to potential spread of bugs.
Tournament bans player
Xtreme Fighters Showdown CEO stated Mew2King would not participate due to self-reported health concerns.
Player deleted posts
Zimmerman removed all tweets discussing his skin condition after being banned from the tournament.
In short
Super Smash Bros. player Mew2King was banned from Xtreme Fighters Showdown tournament due to health concerns from bug bites.
