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Smash Bros. Player Barred From Austin Competition Following Bed Bug Concern

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Smash Bros. Player Barred From Austin Competition Following Bed Bug Concern

Super Smash Bros. Melee pro Jason Zimmerman, better known as “Mew2King,” was scheduled to appear at Austin’s Xtreme Fighters Showdown this weekend. That was until yesterday, when event staff decided to bar Zimmerman from appearing at the last minute. The decision came following concern over a viral post from the player. Asking fans about sores along his arms and legs, other attendees were growing antsy that Zimmerman would spread bed bugs through the competition.

“For the safety of our event, XFS 2026, we have politely informed Mew2King,” posted event staff, “he will not [be] able to participate or attend our event this weekend due to a self-reported health concern.”

In a now deleted post, Zimmerman asked the public to help clear up a health anxiety on Thursday. Riddled with swollen red marks, he was convinced he had been bitten by fleas off a house mate’s cat, though others suggested the bites originated from a bed bug infestation.

Made a post about my thoughts on things. Ngl im turning off replies cuz of the types of mean msgs many ppl sent me that i dont want to see or deal with. I wont be streaming or around for a while (maybe weeks idk). Thx for those who do care appreciate youhttps://t.co/kJsNRn4jsz

“[I] had like a hundred of these on my body 2 months ago,” posted Zimmerman. “Like my entire body. ” He continued to explain that the bites had been reoccurring and was half the reason he was considering a move to California from Ohio.


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