Super Smash Bros. pro Westballz slams Ludwig for 'enabling' Mang0's actions at Beerio Kart 2025
(Image via @LudwigAhgren/X & @WeshBallz/X)
Super Smash Bros. veteran Weston 'Westballz' has sparked a major controversy by accusing Twitch streamer and Beerio Kart organizer Ludwig Ahgren of 'enabling' fellow pro Mang0 into a medical emergency.
The incident stems from the latest Beerio Kart 2025 event, where Mang0's behavior under the influence shocked both attendees and viewers, and now, the spotlight is shifting.
What Went Down at Beerio Kart 2025?
Beerio Kart is an alcohol-fueled spin on Mario Kart where streamers compete while drinking — a chaotic but popular spectacle. This year, however, things took a darker turn. Mang0, visibly intoxicated, was caught behaving inappropriately around female streamers.
One viral clip showed him pressing himself against Twitch streamer Maya Higa while holding plushies and cardboard cutouts — behavior that many deemed deeply uncomfortable and inappropriate.
Westballz Blames Ludwig | Valkyrae on Mang0 Drunk Night
Westballz
's Accusation Against Ludwig
While Mang0's actions triggered widespread backlash, Westballz turned the heat toward Ludwig. In a now-viral post, he accused Ludwig of pushing Mang0 toward excess:
'You enabled someone into a medical emergency! Saying to 'increase those numbers,' and then once sh** hits the f**king fan, you say he's banned from all your events.
After that, he's dropped from C9, banned from Melee tournaments.'
Westballz questioned the sincerity of Ludwig's friendship with Mang0, arguing that encouraging dangerous behavior and later cutting ties isn't how a real friend acts. He also claimed the fallout from this will harm the Melee scene itself, suggesting viewership will drop now that one of its most iconic figures has been publicly disgraced and banned.
What Exactly Happened with Mang0?
Mang0's antics included suggestive behavior toward multiple female streamers. One viral clip in particular, where he appeared to push up against Maya Higa from behind, lit Reddit and Twitter/X on fire, sparking outrage. Though intoxicated, many fans and creators saw his behavior as inexcusable.
Valkyrae later weighed in, calling the incident a 'disaster,' and emphasized that Mang0
'needs to seek help.'
A Community Divided
Some fans side with Westballz, saying Ludwig, as host, should've kept the event under control.
Others argue Mang0 is responsible for his own actions, regardless of encouragement.
There's also the bigger picture — the impact on the
Super Smash Bros.
community. Mang0 was one of its biggest icons. Westballz fears that this incident and the way it was handled could hurt the game's visibility and legacy.
The Beerio Kart saga might just change how streamer-led events are run moving forward. Because enabling, even unintentionally, has its consequences.
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