# Mew2King Banned From Tournament Over Bug Bites

> Pro gamer Mew2King banned from event after viral photos of bug bites.
- Title: Mew2King Banned From Tournament Over Bug Bites · IGN
- Summary: Pro gamer Mew2King banned from event after viral photos of bug bites. Super Smash Bros. player Mew2King was banned from Xtreme Fighters Showdown tournament…
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- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/super-smash-bros-player-mew2king-banned-from-tournament-after-bug-bites-spark-health-concerns
- Author: Virginia Glaze
- Published: 2026-10-16T21:54:09.784+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mew2king, super smash bros, xtreme fighters showdown, bug bites, tournament ban, health concerns, gaming, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Super Smash Bros. player Mew2King was banned from Xtreme Fighters Showdown tournament due to health concerns from bug bites.