ShahZam creates Twitter stir after claiming Shroud's inclusion on Sentinels Valorant roster was just for "hype"

In a recent tweet, ex-Sentinels Valorant IGL and Twitch streamer Shahzeb "ShahZam" insinuated that the inclusion of Shroud on their roster before last year's North American qualifier was solely based on creating hype for the brand. He also implied that the management did not really care if the team won the tournament.

The Twitter storm started after ShahZam replied to a clip from the official Sentinels account, which was a "Spin the wheel" gag about TenZ. The newly signed Valorant player for G2 didn't hold back in criticizing his old organization, joking about how Shroud was signed after his wheel spin landed on a slab that said:

"It's weird": Sentinels CEO Rob Moore's response to ShahZam's Shroud comment making rounds on Twitter

As an ex-player who was part of and the in-game leader of the Reykjavik VCT Masters winning Sentinels roster, Shahzeb's departure from the organization caused quite a stir online. Especially after a clip of him indicating that he had no idea of being dropped went viral on social media, accruing millions of views across the platforms.

It should be noted that the CEO of Sentinels, Rob Moore, disputed the claim and is once again making waves on Twitter since his response to ShahZam's recent Shroud dig. Moore replied to the player's tweet with a swift clap back, first insinuating that he had no intention of staying in the organization in the first place. He tweeted:

This wasn't the only response, as sporting personalities and streamers such as Average Jonas, zombs, Asuna, and others also reacted to ShahZam's tweet. Here are some of the content creators and esports players' replies.

100 Thieves Valorant professional Asuna made a comment about how Sentinels came close to beating them with Shroud on their team:

Shroud stunned the sporting world in July 2022 by returning to esports and joining Sentinels before the NA LCQ. However, many did not appreciate the move, saying it was bad for the organization. Here's an article exploring that angle.

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Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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