Following the announcement of the landmark partnership between Blacklist International and G2 Esports to launch G2 Blacklist, the team has now unveiled the official roster of players who will be representing them in League of Legends: Wild Rift tournaments.
The players consist of Jairus Allain “Jace” Elgera (Jungle ), Jhon Mike “Xyliath” Tungol (Midlane), Richard “Demon” Lara (Dragon), Beaver-ed “Orthros” Villanueva, (Support/Captain), and Allen Dean “Don” Viola (Sub/Baron). Meanwhile, Hans “WUrahhhh” Solano will serve as the Head Coach and Keiya “XDXP” Laureta will serve as the Assistant Coach.
The newly announced roster of G2 Blacklist will be debuting in the Phase 2 Qualifiers of the Wild Rift League Asia on Friday, February 17, 2023. The WRL Asia Qualifiers for League of Legends: Wild Rift League (WRL) are structured into three regional leagues catering to Vietnam, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia (SEA). In the initial stage, each league will host 16 teams, with the top two progressing to the next phase. Additionally, two teams will receive direct invitations to participate in Phase 2 for each regional league, making a total of four qualified teams. The victor and the second-place finisher in the Qualifiers will secure their places in the major event – the WRL Asia 2023 Season 1, which is slated to occur in April.
Tryke Gutierrez, CEO of Tier One Entertainment, said: “G2 Blacklist is a “1 + 2 = 4” type of partnership. Two of the most popular and competitive teams in their respective regions working together is something truly special. I think this is a game-changer not just for Wild Rift esports, but for the industry as a whole. Alongside G2, we’re looking forward to bringing the Blacklist International brand to new audiences around the world.”
