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[[File:Grunt_Gang_Logo.png| | [[File:Grunt_Gang_Logo.png|250px|thumb|right|Grunt Gang Logo]] | ||
'''Grunt Gang''' ('''GRNT''') is a Crew of [[Smasher]]s, based in New York City. The crew has expanded to many different WiFi Crew Scenes, primarily the '''[[Smash Crew Scene]]''' ('''SCS'''). This allows members from other regions, such as Canada, to be a part of the crew. | '''Grunt Gang''' ('''GRNT''') is a Crew of [[Smasher]]s, based in New York City. The crew has expanded to many different WiFi Crew Scenes, primarily the '''[[Smash Crew Scene]]''' ('''SCS'''). This allows members from other regions, such as Canada, to be a part of the crew. | ||
Grunt Gang was founded by '''Justin Rolon''' ({{Sm|JayGrunt}}), on 22 May 2019. | Grunt Gang was founded by '''Justin Rolon''' ({{Sm|JayGrunt}}), on 22 May 2019. | ||
==Crew Battle Performances== | |||
===Offline=== | |||
Grunt Gang has participated in many crew battles offline, primarily at events hosted by '''[[Encore Esports]]''', located in New Rochelle, New York. | |||
The crew has placed '''1st''' at an Encore Smash Monthly that featured 11+ crews going head to head tournament style<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/EncoreEsportsUS/status/1236034370814820353?s=20|title=Encore Smash Monthly Crew Battle Tournament Announcement}}</ref>. The crew had to overcome many crews within the tournament, such as [[MOB]], [[EON]], and [[Encore]]. | |||
The bracket can be found here: https://smash.gg/tournament/encore-smash-monthly-13/event/crew-battle/overview | |||
<gallery> | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_EON.jpg|Grunt Gang vs EON | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_WP.jpeg|Grunt Gang vs Waypoint | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_ENCL.jpeg|Grunt Gang vs Encore Lite | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_ENC_Set_1.jpeg|Grunt Gang vs Encore (Grand Finals Set 1)<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTvKKctshCU|title=Grunt Gang vs Encore Grand Finals VOD Set 1}}</ref> | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_ENC_Set_2.jpeg|Grunt Gang vs Encore (Grand Finals Set 2)<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://youtu.be/nTvKKctshCU?t=2098|title=Grunt Gang vs Encore Grand Finals VOD Set 2}}</ref> | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Online=== | |||
Grunt Gang has also participated in ''over 150'' Online crew battles, primarily in the SCS. Within the WiFi Crew Scene, they are considered a '''Top-Level Crew''', with wins on other crews of such caliber. | |||
Grunt Gang has participated in the SnR Crew League, with the winner of the League winning a cash prize. Each crew had to compete in a Round-Robin format before being placed into a bracket. Grunt Gang had went ''Undefeated'' within this first stage of the league, defeating other crews such as [[Zenith]] and [[Black Halo]]. | |||
Grunt Gang had placed '''2nd''' in the SnR League bracket, losing to [[Unrivaled]] 0-1 in a close crew battle. If the crew had won the league, they planned on hosting a member-only tournament bracket, with the winner deciding on which charity all the money would be donate to. | |||
In the SCS, the crew has very notable wins on other crews within the SCS such as: [[Unrivaled]], [[Scooby Gang]], [[Phantom Troupe]], [[Kame House]], [[Arpeggio]], [[Buntai]], [[Ethereal]], [[EVIL]], [[Kool Kids Bakery]], [[Holy Knights]], and a few others. | |||
Grunt Gang has been seen at the top of the rankings in the SCS many times, being ranked '''#1 in the Guild Ladder''' and ranking '''Top 10''' in the Conquest Ladder, peaking at '''#8''' during the SCL: Falsebound Throne post-season. Grunt Gang were also categorized under the '''Black Gold''' ranking, the Second Highest Ranking during SCL: Falsebound Throne. In addition to their previous rankings, they ranked in the '''Top 20''' region in the SCL4 Ladder, peaking at '''#2''' in the ladder. | |||
Grunt Gang has also made playoffs in the SCS many times, however, they had a rough start in the beginning of their lifespan. | |||
The crew placed low in the SCLIII Playoffs and the SCL: Falsebound Throne Playoffs. Despite the first few low placements, the crew had persevered, beating other top crews, and placed in a '''3-way tie for 4th''' in the SCL: Falsebound Throne Conquest Playoffs Bracket. | |||
Grunt Gang is currently in the SCLIV Playoffs, and they haven't played their playoff crew battle just yet. | |||
<gallery> | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_Scoob.jpeg|Grunt Gang vs Scooby Gang | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_EVIL.jpeg|Grunt Gang vs EVIL | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_RPG.png|Grunt Gang vs Arpeggio | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_KH.png|Grunt Gang vs Kame House | |||
GRNT_CB_vs_UR.png|Grunt Gang vs Unrivaled | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Roster== | ==Roster== | ||
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*{{Sm|Gab|USA}} | *{{Sm|Gab|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Hindsight|USA}} | *{{Sm|Hindsight|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Hobbit (Pennsylvania)|USA}} | |||
*{{Sm|iDoge|USA}} | *{{Sm|iDoge|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|InfiniteSMK|USA}} | *{{Sm|InfiniteSMK|USA}} | ||
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*[http://www.twitter.com/GruntGangSSB Official Twitter Page] | *[http://www.twitter.com/GruntGangSSB Official Twitter Page] | ||
*[https://discord.gg/w765wUr Official Grunt Gang Discord Server] | *[https://discord.gg/w765wUr Official Grunt Gang Discord Server] | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Crews]] | [[Category:Crews]] |
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