Loser's Semifinals - DJ Jack vs ESAM​



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DJ Jack vs ESAM Top 16​

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Not many players can say they have double eliminated a national threat in Smash 4 but just that happened this weekend at The Frame Perfect Series . With a $1000 pot bonus and more on the line the competition was intense with Smash 4 talent like Sol, MVD, Fatality, 8Bitman, Nick Riddle, and ESAM in attendance. But as ESAM took the stage for top 16 winners he was defeated. In losers semis he was eliminated from the event by the same player. Who took him down? DJ Jack.Overnight DJ Jack went from a relative unknown to a dangerous threat. There has been a lot of buzz since surrounding DJ Jack's impressive performance with Ryu at the event. We decided to track him down and ask some questions on himself, Ryu, and the two matches that brought him so much fame.: So let's start with a bit about you. How long have you been playing Smash?: Did you have any big moments in Brawl people should know about? Or is Smash 4 the game you've broke out in?: Let's talk about that! Who where you playing as before Ryu and what made you make the change?: Many would agree he has a lot of potential. Just where would you put him on a tier list?: Who do you think Ryu's worst matchups are in general? Best matchups?: So onto the tournament! Did you expect to make it as far as you did? Who were the big people you were worried about facing?: Totally gotta talk about those matches with ESAM! How does it feel double eliminating a national tournament threat? What was going through your mind during the matches?: With this newfound confidence do you think we'll be seeing your name at any future events? Maybe a major or two? Where will you be competing next?: Any advice for anyone looking to pick up Ryu as you have?: Any last big comments for anyone who will be reading this?To keep up with DJ Jack be sure to follow him on Twitter . While he lacks a stream of his own at the time of writing he wished to promote VikkiKitty, his girlfriend and one of the commentators at the event, and her Twitch channel which can be found here as well as the stream for Versus Gaming Center weeklies so readers can keep an eye on southern Florida's finest Smashers.Excited about DJ Jack's recent victories over ESAM? Want to see him at more events? Sound off in the comments below and stay tuned to Smashboards for future player interviews!