In the context of Hallzerk not going to Texas because of the visa problem, Complexity will play Austin Major 2025 with Junior as the Awper. This is the first time since the ESL Pro League Season 18 (2023) that the American player returned to the international playground.

🎯 What does Junior say to Major first at home?

"I hope Hallzerk can't get a visa so I have the opportunity to play."

Junior frankly admitted: He sees this as an opportunity to prove himself and return to the big arena after the time of playing for Nouns, the team lost his sponsorship at the end of 2024. Especially, this is also Major held at home - a rare event with the American player.

🔍 The biggest challenge: Learning the whole nade of Hallzerk

Junior said it was not easy to take over the position of Hallzerk:

"He is at the peak, is one of the current top Awper, only after M0nesy and Zywoo."

"The most difficult is to learn all the nade fruits that Hallzerk uses - he thinks of many nade very specific and strange."

🕒 Preparation process: 2 weeks of hard practice

Junior was contacted by Complexity about 3–4 weeks before the tournament, and the whole team had 2 weeks of continuous practice. Because there was no official match during this time, the whole team could wholeheartedly practice.

🧠 Support from Adren - former acquaintances in Nouns

Junior also shared that having Adren coach next to is a great advantage:

"I played with Adren in Nouns for a year and a half. He is one of my favorite coaches - extremely tactical, deep understanding the game and good at reading the opponent's article."

🧩 Familiarity helps Junior integrate quickly

With many close relationships in the team such as Grim (best friend), JT (former IGL), Cxzi (knowing each other 7–8 years) and former teammate NICX, Junior admitted he did not take much time to catch up again:

"The hardest is the nade of Hallzerk." [laugh]

💬 Personal motivation and career future

After Nouns dissolved, Junior sees this as a golden opportunity to return to a professional map:

"I am plowing day and night - hope the results will prove it. No one knows what will happen after this Major."

"Na is now very difficult. Not many pay teams, and most of them imported European players. But I still believe I could find a stop if I continued to make efforts."

🧠 Summary

Although only temporary replacement, Junior is considering this a career turning point. With a thorough preparation, experience and strong motivation, he not only represents Complexity, but also a rare hope of the North American CS scene in a Major tournament held in the United States.