1) 10 Times COD Pros Took Revenge To The Absolute Extreme

Imagine spending years representing an organization, winning championships, and building your career alongside teammates you consider family. Then suddenly, the organization decides you're no longer good enough. You're benched, dropped, or replaced by someone else.

For most players, that's a devastating moment. But in professional Call of Duty, getting dropped doesn't always mean the end. Sometimes, it's the beginning of the most satisfying revenge story imaginable.

Imagine joining a rival CDL franchise, rebuilding your career, and eventually facing the exact team that decided it didn't need you anymore. And instead of simply competing against them, you knock them out of a major tournament.

Today, we're counting down ten Call of Duty pros who experienced roster drama, painful departures, and unforgettable opportunities to prove their former organizations wrong.

Let's get into it.

1. Asim — Getting Revenge Against Minnesota.

Obaid "Asim" Asim experienced a difficult roster change after representing Minnesota RØKKR during the 2020 season.

As the competitive scene transitioned into the four-versus-four format, Minnesota made changes, and Asim eventually found himself outside the organization's plans.

But he wasn't ready to give up.

He joined the New York Subliners, where he teamed up with experienced veteran Clayster and got another opportunity to prove himself.

Then came the interesting part: New York faced Minnesota during the 2021 CDL season.

For Asim, this was more than an ordinary matchup. He was facing the organization that had previously moved on without him.

And New York absolutely delivered.

The Subliners secured a dominant three-to-zero victory. Asim was particularly impressive in Hardpoint, recording 22 kills and just five deaths.

New York also destroyed Minnesota in Search and Destroy, winning six to zero.

Imagine watching a player you previously dropped return in another jersey and help dismantle your team.

For Asim, it was a satisfying way to show that he still belonged among the best.

2. Clayster — the Champion Who Refused to Disappear.

James "Clayster" Eubanks has one of the most successful careers in Call of Duty history, but even he experienced painful roster decisions.

During Black Ops 2, Clayster was part of the legendary compLexity lineup. The team dominated the competitive scene, winning seven of its final eight events that season.

However, internal issues eventually resulted in Clayster being dropped.

For someone who had helped build such a dominant roster, this was a major disappointment.

But Clayster quickly found another opportunity with Team Kaliber, joining Sharp, Theory, and Neslo.

At UMG Philadelphia 2014, his new team reached the grand final against his former organization, compLexity.

It was the perfect opportunity to prove that dropping him had been a mistake.

Unfortunately, compLexity won the final, denying Clayster immediate revenge.

But his story was far from over.

He continued competing and eventually became a three-time Call of Duty world champion.

His career proves that sometimes the biggest revenge isn't winning one particular match. It's building a legacy so impressive that nobody can question your abilities again.

 3. Crimsix — the Unforgiven Optic Departure.

When Ian "Crimsix" Porter left OpTic Gaming in 2019, it became one of the biggest stories in competitive Call of Duty.

After years of winning championships with OpTic, Crimsix found himself moving to a new organization, Dallas Empire.

But his departure wasn't exactly peaceful. In his announcement, he delivered a statement that caught everyone's attention:

"I will never forgive. And I will never forget."

Crimsix made it clear that he wasn't happy with how things had ended. But instead of looking back, he focused on his new team.

And the decision paid off. Dallas Empire eventually won the 2020 Call of Duty League Championship, giving Crimsix another world title and proving he could succeed without OpTic.

4. Huke — from World Champion to Benched.

Cuyler "Huke" Garland went from winning the 2020 Call of Duty League Championship with Dallas Empire to facing an unexpected roster change just one year later.

Despite being an important part of the championship-winning lineup, Dallas decided to move him out of its starting roster.

Huke eventually joined the Los Angeles Thieves, hoping for a fresh start. But things didn't improve, and he was benched again after a short period.

Going from world champion to being dropped by two organizations was a difficult experience.

However, Huke refused to disappear and continued fighting for opportunities with other major teams.

His story proves that even championship winners aren't guaranteed a permanent place in professional Call of Duty.

5. Itz Mago — Getting Revenge from Mcdonald's.

Some Call of Duty revenge stories are so ridiculous that they sound completely made up.

But ItzMago's experience during the 2023 Call of Duty Mobile competitive season is genuinely unforgettable.

After leaving his job and travelling to Oklahoma to compete with ARP Gaming, Mago was unexpectedly dropped shortly before the Regional Qualifiers.

Suddenly, he needed another team and a way to continue competing.

Fortunately, another organization gave him an opportunity before the roster deadline.

But there was one major problem.

His internet connection at the motel where he was staying was terrible.

With an important match approaching, he needed a better connection.

So what did he do?

He went to McDonald's.

That's right. Instead of competing from a professional gaming setup, Mago used the restaurant's Wi-Fi to play against the very organization that had dropped him.

And the result made everything even crazier.

His new team defeated ARP Gaming.

Imagine being dropped before a major tournament, struggling to find reliable internet, and then defeating your former organization while sitting inside McDonald's.

No expensive gaming room. No perfect setup. Just a player determined to prove himself.

This might genuinely be one of the funniest revenge stories in Call of Duty Mobile history.

6. Clayster Vs Dallas Empire — Former Teammates Become Rivals.

Clayster's departure from Dallas Empire created another fascinating storyline during the 2021 season.

The organization had just won the 2020 CDL Championship, but changes to the competitive format meant teams had to adjust their rosters.

Dallas decided to move forward without Clayster.

For a player who had just helped the organization win a world championship, this was a difficult decision.

But Clayster wasn't ready to step away from competitive Call of Duty.

He joined the New York Subliners, bringing his experience to a completely different organization.

Suddenly, the former Dallas champion was wearing another team's jersey and competing against the players he had recently celebrated a championship with.

The situation created an interesting rivalry whenever New York faced Dallas.

Clayster knew the organization, understood its competitive environment, and had spent countless hours practicing alongside its players.

But now, he had a different objective: proving he could still compete at the highest level without Dallas Empire.

His situation demonstrated something important about the CDL.

Winning a championship doesn't guarantee that you'll keep your place on a roster. Sometimes, even the players who help build a winning team are the ones who eventually have to find a new home.

7. Huke — the Comeback with Optic Texas.

Huke's career continued producing unexpected developments, and one of his biggest comeback opportunities arrived in December 2024.

After difficult roster situations with Dallas Empire and Los Angeles Thieves, Huke eventually returned to OpTic, joining OpTic Texas following a roster change involving Pred.

It was a massive opportunity.

OpTic is one of the biggest organizations in competitive Call of Duty, and expectations are always enormous.

Huke had experience, championship history, and plenty of motivation to prove himself.

His debut came against Vancouver Surge, an organization he had represented during the previous season.

That created another interesting former-team storyline.

Instead of playing alongside familiar teammates, Huke was now competing against them while representing one of the league's biggest franchises.

The move showed how quickly professional careers can change.

A player who had experienced benchings and difficult departures could suddenly find himself competing under one of the biggest names in esports.

For Huke, it was another opportunity to demonstrate that his career was far from over.

8. New York Subliners — When Roster Drama Exploded.

Not every Call of Duty revenge story involves one player leaving a team. Sometimes, an entire organization becomes part of the drama.

The New York Subliners experienced plenty of difficulties during the 2022 season.

The roster featured major names, including Crimsix, Clayster, HyDra, and Neptune.

On paper, the team had plenty of experience and firepower.

But the results weren't what everyone expected.

The organization struggled, and internal disagreements became a major talking point throughout the season.

Things eventually became public, with players and members of the competitive community discussing the situation during The Flank livestream.

What made everything more interesting was the personalities involved.

Crimsix and Clayster were both legendary veterans with championship experience, but the team environment became increasingly difficult.

As the season progressed, roster questions and disagreements continued dominating conversations around the organization.

Eventually, the team went through major changes during the offseason.

It wasn't simply a story about one player getting revenge. It showed how quickly even a talented roster can fall apart when trust and chemistry disappear.

And in Call of Duty, those situations can create rivalries that last long after players stop sharing the same jersey.

9. Envoy — Facing His Former Organization.

One of the most interesting revenge-style storylines came during the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship.

Dylan "Envoy" Hannon had previously represented the Los Angeles Thieves, competing alongside players who later became his opponents.

But by the 2026 Championship, Envoy was representing G2 Minnesota.

The tournament brought together some of the strongest teams in the league, and every series carried enormous pressure.

Los Angeles Thieves entered with championship expectations, hoping to make another deep tournament run.

But G2 Minnesota had other plans.

In a dramatic lower-bracket matchup, G2 Minnesota defeated Los Angeles Thieves three maps to two, eliminating them from the tournament.

One of the biggest talking points was Envoy facing his former organization.

Imagine competing alongside a group of players, sharing the same goals, and building memories together, only to eventually face them in an elimination match.

There is no room for sentiment once the match begins.

Every rotation, every gunfight, and every mistake matters.

This time, Envoy and G2 Minnesota came out on top.

For the Thieves, it was the end of their championship campaign.

For Envoy, it was another opportunity to prove himself against familiar competition.

10. the Ultimate Revenge — Proving Everyone Wrong.

Our final story is about something that happens repeatedly throughout professional Call of Duty.

Players get dropped, organizations make unexpected decisions, and careers suddenly take completely different directions.

But sometimes, those decisions create the motivation a player needs to reach another level.

Think about the stories we've covered.

Asim was dropped by Minnesota and later helped New York secure a dominant victory against his former organization.

Clayster experienced difficult roster changes but continued building one of the greatest careers in Call of Duty history.

Crimsix left OpTic under difficult circumstances and went on to win another championship with Dallas Empire.

Huke experienced multiple roster setbacks but continued finding opportunities with major organizations.

And ItzMago showed that even competing from McDonald's wouldn't stop him from getting revenge against the team that dropped him.

Every story has something in common.

Being dropped doesn't mean you're finished.

In professional esports, your position is never guaranteed. A player can be considered essential one season and suddenly become replaceable the next.

But the scoreboard doesn't care about your previous contract, your old teammates, or what happened behind closed doors.

When the match starts, everyone has to prove themselves again.

And sometimes, the most satisfying victory is beating the exact organization that once decided you weren't good enough.

Who Got the Best Revenge?

So, those were ten Call of Duty stories involving dropped players, roster drama, rival franchises, and some seriously memorable revenge moments.

But now we want to hear from you.

Which story was your favorite?

Was it Asim dominating Minnesota, Crimsix leaving OpTic and winning with Dallas Empire, or ItzMago taking down his former team from McDonald's?

And which former COD player do you think deserves another opportunity to face the organization that dropped them?

Let us know in the comments below.

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