The champion jungler's reputation has turned around.

Since IG couldn't face BLG due to weather issues, many BLG fans have been mocking that the weather saved WEI's career. But following the spotlight match between IG and WBG, a lot of WEI fans have come to think that it was the weather that saved the "Four District Brothers" from BLG, because in this BO3, WEI demonstrated impressive individual skill and game command. Many spectators were also confused about why WEI's performance fluctuated so drastically.

After all, in the previous match against FPX, WEI lost three dragons and missed several ultimates, but in the match against WBG, WEI's Pantheon provided various supports and roaming, ultimately achieving an 8/1 record to earn MVP. Many viewers believe that as long as WEI performs at his normal level, IG's potential ceiling will be higher than that of jungler JIEJIE, especially since WEI's starting presence has improved the performance of support MEIKO and mid-laner ROOKIE, with ROOKIE's recent performances being humorously referred to by many LPL fans as a "return to S8."

ROOKIE denies retirement next year!

If IG won the first game against WBG, it was due to jungler WEI's performance, while the second game showcased ROOKIE's individual skills. IG faced a significant economic disadvantage in the mid-game due to mistakes by WEI and TheShy, leading many viewers to think IG would lose. However, during team fights, ROOKIE's mid-lane Yone made various clutch initiations, helping IG successfully turn the game around, especially in the late game where he managed to drag out a one versus three situation, moving many LPL fans to tears.

Thanks to ROOKIE's relentless efforts during the match, he also surpassed Xiaohu in career kills, achieving an astonishing 4000 kills to become the first in LPL history. During the post-match interview, the host asked ROOKIE how he felt about reaching 4000 kills. ROOKIE expressed his determination to continue working hard in hopes of reaching 10,000 kills in the future, after which MEIKO humorously remarked that he hopes ROOKIE can reach 5000 kills first.

ROOKIE's statement may also address various rumors circulating in the community. After all, there are annual rumors about ROOKIE's retirement. However, during interviews and broadcasts, ROOKIE has never indicated any intention to retire. To be fair, FAKER is older than ROOKIE, yet FAKER has signed until 2029. ROOKIE's performance is not inferior to FAKER's, so I believe ROOKIE is unlikely to consider retirement in the coming years.

BLG jungler shares a "classic quote"

With IG's match concluded, the biggest focus of the week remains the match between TES and BLG. Both teams are undefeated this season, and recently, the entire BLG roster made remarks during an interview, calling out TES. BIN stated that BLG's form and player strength are superior to TES, and as long as BLG performs well, they can defeat TES. Meanwhile, BLG jungler Shadow boldly claimed during the interview, "BLG will not lose a single match in the future." (Many BLG fans expressed concern after seeing BIN's confidence, fearing that BLG might stumble against TES.)

Conclusion

To be fair, BLG's recent match performance is indeed stronger than TES's. However, TES often has miraculous showdowns during the regular season, so who do you think will win in the spotlight match between TES and BLG? Personally, I'm also curious about why ROOKIE's form remains so strong, especially since other mid-laners in LPL during this period have been struggling. (Only ROOKIE maintains such great form among the "Three Saints and One Emperor.")