Why We Love Justin Wong:

Why do we love Justin Wong? For starters, he’s the ultimate fighting game tactician. His style is famously defensive, which is another way of saying he’ll block you to death. Imagine throwing everything at your opponent—fireballs, uppercuts, psychic reads—only for them to stand there, as calm as a Zen monk, waiting for the perfect moment to punish you. That’s Justin Wong. The man can block your best moves without even breaking a sweat.

But let’s not forget his personality. Justin is one of the most humble, down-to-earth, and positive players in the scene. He’s got this “big brother” vibe, where he’s always encouraging the newer generation of players. Despite being a killer in the ring, Jwong is known for his sportsmanship. He’ll destroy you in a match, then give you advice on how to improve. It’s like being schooled by a fighting game Yoda—you feel crushed, but you also feel like you’ve learned something valuable.

And don’t think he’s forgotten about his own meme status. The guy fully embraces his part in EVO Moment 37. Rather than shy away from it, he owns it, which only makes us respect him more. How many other esports players are willing to be on the wrong end of history and still laugh about it?

Justin Wong is the godfather of the American fighting game community, with a career that’s lasted longer than some of his fans have been alive. Known for his defense-heavy playstyle and being one of the best to ever touch a fight stick, Justin has pretty much won everything. Seriously, if it’s a major fighting game title—Marvel vs. Capcom, Street Fighter, Tekken, Guilty Gear—this man has probably taken home a trophy for it. He’s collected more titles than most people collect Netflix recommendations.

Oh, and let’s not forget: Justin Wong was on the receiving end of Daigo’s infamous EVO Moment 37, where Daigo parried 15 consecutive hits in one of the most iconic gaming moments of all time. Does that haunt him? Maybe. But it also cemented his place in gaming history, because, honestly, nobody remembers who finished second in that moment.

Jwong's secret weapon has always been his ability to outlast opponents through sheer patience and precision. He’s the Floyd Mayweather of fighting games, wearing you down until you make a mistake, and then—boom—you’re done.