Bleed Esports Enter Apex Legends
BLEED Esports has announced their entry into the Apex Legends competitive scene with the signing of SKD Mark. After prolonged discussions, the official confirmation was made public through Battlefy.
SKD Mark has already shown promise in the ALGS Pro League, currently holding the 10th place with a game in hand against teams like FURIA, Team Liquid, and the Pioneers. This move marks a significant step for BLEED Esports, as other major organizations have not ventured into Apex Legends recently. Notably, there is an ongoing joint venture between BLEED Esports and E8, although the details and connection to this signing remain unclear.
Who is the new BLEED Esports Apex roster?
The new BLEED Esports Apex roster boasts significant talent and experience. The lineup includes the core members of the old OpTic Gaming team, featuring Mark „Dropped“ Thees, Logan „Knoqd“ Layou, Chase „Shooby“ Vasquez, and Elias „Raven“ Ghribi as the coach.
Mark „Dropped“ Thees has been a notable figure in the Apex Legends competitive scene since the game's release. He has competed for several top-tier organizations, including Spacestation Gaming and OpTic Gaming. Dropped brings a wealth of experience, making him a vital asset to the team.
Logan „Knoqd“ Layou shares a similar impressive background. As a former teammate of Dropped at OpTic, Knoqd also enjoyed a successful spell with Cloud9. Both players were part of the team that secured second place at the ALGS Championship in Birmingham last September. Despite their strong performance, OpTic Gaming struggled in Split 1, eventually leading to their exit from Apex Legends after missing out on the Split 1 Playoffs.
Chase „Shooby“ Vasquez represents the younger and rising talent in the team. Although relatively inexperienced compared to his seasoned teammates, Shooby has rapidly climbed the ranks in the ALGS. Joining BLEED Esports marks a significant milestone in his competitive journey. At just 21 years old, he made his LAN debut with E8 at the Split 1 Playoffs in May, demonstrating his potential.
Elias „Raven“ Ghribi, who now takes on the role of coach, is renowned as one of the leading coaches in the Apex Legends scene. A multi-LAN champion, Raven previously coached TSM and has a reputation for significantly enhancing team performance. His decision to leave TSM and join BLEED Esports is poised to have a profound impact on the roster.
This quartet of talent, experience, and fresh potential positions BLEED Esports as a formidable team in the North American region, ready to compete at the highest levels of Apex Legends.
Awaiting Official Announcement
The esports community is eagerly awaiting the official announcement that BLEED Esports will enter the Apex Legends scene. Trusted platforms like Battlefy usually provide accurate updates with team name changes timed before cutoff dates, hinting at an imminent reveal.
Sources indicate that BLEED Esports has been eyeing this specific roster for a while. Amid the turbulent period of roster changes, E8's player Zachmazer mentioned his interest in teaming up with Knoqd, largely due to organizational support. It is believed that BLEED Esports is the organization behind this support.
