Except this time it wasn’t a ninja, it was Glutonny, Europe’s best player, switching back to his GameCube controller, and absolutely demolishing everyone in his path.

From Europe’s King to a Fall from Grace

For years, Glutonny was untouchable in Europe. With Wario as his main, he dominated every bracket, climbed into the global top 5, and made it look effortless.

But behind the scenes, Glutonny was dealing with something serious, tendonitis in his wrist. That’s the kind of injury that ruins careers, especially in a game as fast and input-heavy as Smash Ultimate.

To reduce strain, he switched from his classic GameCube controller to the Pro Controller. A small change in theory, but for Glutonny, it was the start of a major slide.

The Collapse

After the switch, everything fell apart.

Glutonny, once unbeatable, started losing early at major tournaments. Players he used to steamroll suddenly had the upper hand. He dropped from top 5 to top 22, and the community started whispering.

Some said the controller wasn’t the real problem. Others said his time was over.

Making matters worse, a new player was rising, KrepSalle, another French player who seemed to pick up Gluto’s crown the moment he dropped it. KrepSalle quickly became the new number one in Europe, and for the first time in years, Glutonny was number two.

Regen, The Tournament That Changed Everything

Fast forward to Regen, the biggest European Smash Ultimate tournament of the year. The new rankings were out, and Glutonny was officially listed behind KrepSalle.

That’s when something shifted.

Glutonny picked up his GameCube controller again. The same controller he hadn’t used in months. The same controller that gave him pain, but also power.

It was the Rock Lee moment. The weights were off.

Glutonny’s Rampage

With the GameCube controller back in his hands, Glutonny went on an absolute tear.

He beat every opponent in his path with confidence. No shaky sets, no hesitation. In Winners Semis, he faced KrepSalle, the player who had replaced him at the top.

Glutonny won.

Then, in Winners Finals, he beat none other than MKLeo, the most legendary Smash Ultimate player of all time.

Then in Grand Finals, he beat Leo again. And not just barely, he 3-0’d him. Dominant. Clean. No questions asked.

Final Stock

After months of doubt, losses, and injury, Glutonny returned to form by doing one thing, going back to what made him great in the first place.

The controller. The grind. The mindset.

It wasn’t just a comeback, it was a reclaiming of the throne. Glutonny reminded the world, and Europe especially, that he’s still a monster when he’s at full power.

He wasn’t washed. He was just weighted.

And now, the king is back.