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Early Career and the Path to GENESIS

Joseph Marquez entered the competitive scene using Jigglypuff, citing Canadian player The King as his inspiration. His skill with the character contributed to its rise in the game's official tier list. Early results showed his promise, with a third place finish at EVO 2007 after a loss to Ken Hoang, and another third place in singles at Super Champ Combo. He also placed third in doubles at that event with his partner Lucky. His breakthrough came in 2008 with his first national tournament win at Pound 3.

The following year, he attended the landmark GENESIS tournament in 2009, which was then the largest Melee event with 290 entrants. After losing a close 2-3 set to Europe's top player, Adam 'Armada', in the winners finals, Marquez fought back through the losers bracket to reach grand finals. He faced Armada again and won the tournament, claiming a major early victory. He continued this success by winning Pound 4 in 2010, defeating Hungrybox in grand finals at what was then the largest tournament in Melee history with over 300 entrants.

Establishing a Rivalry and a New Identity

After a community ban from Smash World Forums, Marquez and friends created a prank alias known as ScorpionMaster94, sandbagging at tournaments with the character Mario. By 2011, his competitive focus had permanently shifted from Jigglypuff to Falco and Fox. That year, he reached grand finals of GENESIS 2 against Armada, ultimately placing second after a 2-3 loss. He secured his position as North America's champion by winning Revival of Melee 4, convincingly defeating Dr. PeePee 3-0 in winners finals and 3-1 in grand finals.

After a fourth place finish at Apex 2012, Marquez began a strong victory streak. He won the Canadian national tournament IMPULSE by defeating Dr. PeePee, Hungrybox, and Mew2King. He then defended his title by beating Hungrybox in grand finals at both MELEE-FC10R Legacy and The Big House 2. This period confirmed his status as one of the game's elite players, later grouped with Armada, Mew2King, Hungrybox, and PPMD as one of the historical 'Five Gods' of Melee.

Peak Performance and Back-to-Back EVO Championships

The years 2013 and 2014 marked the height of Marquez's dominance. In 2013, he won tournaments in Sweden (B.E.A.S.T 3) and California (Kings of Cali 2). He displayed resilience at Vindication, losing the first set of grand finals 1-3 but winning the second set 3-1 to claim the title. His victory at IMPULSE 2013 was flawless, as he won without dropping a single game, also taking first in doubles and Project M singles.

His crowning achievement came at EVO 2013, which had 709 entrants. He defeated Wobbles in two sets to become champion. Following this win and the birth of his son, he took a small hiatus, entering some tournaments with secondary characters like Marth and Captain Falcon. Despite reduced activity, the year-end Melee It on Me ranking placed him as the world's best player for 2013.

He returned in full force in 2014, joining the Cloud9 organization in May. He qualified for and then won MLG Anaheim 2014, which featured a 15,000 dollar prize pool. He defeated PPMD, then beat Armada twice in close 3-2 sets to win. Later that year, he faced a record 970 entrants at EVO 2014. He defeated Mew2King and then Hungrybox twice, in both winners finals and grand finals, to secure his second consecutive EVO title. The official 2014 SSBMRank again listed him as the number one Melee player in the world.

Sustained Excellence in a New Era

From 2015, competition intensified with the rise of William 'Leffen' Hjelte. Marquez's results became more mixed. He placed third at B.E.A.S.T. 5, fourth at Apex 2015, and fifth at the massive EVO 2015 which had 1,869 entrants. The 2015 year-end ranking placed him fourth, his lowest since the rankings began. He still secured significant wins, including Paragon Los Angeles 2015 where he beat Mew2King 3-2 in grand finals.

In 2016, he finished second at several majors including GENESIS 3, PAX Arena, and the Battle of the Five Gods invitational. A major highlight was his victory at The Big House 6, where he reset the bracket to defeat Armada in game five of the second set. In 2017, he won Royal Flush, ending a dominant streak by Armada. His ability to win major tournaments continued for years. He won The Big House 9 in 2019, Smash Summit 11 in 2021, and a series of events in 2022 including Smash Summit 14 and Mainstage. He added Tipped Off 15 and Supernova 2024 to his list of victories. His consistency kept him within the top ten of the global rankings every year from 2013 through 2024.

Playstyle, Popularity, and Controversial Exit

Marquez is famous for an aggressive, high-risk playstyle that made him a fan favorite. He is largely regarded as the best Falco player ever and one of the best Fox players. This, combined with his charismatic personality, made him one of the most popular Melee players, with a Twitch channel attracting over 500,000 followers. A 2021 list by PGStats ranked him as the greatest Melee player of all time, reflecting his decorated career.

In June 2025, his career faced a major setback. During the livestreamed Beerio Kart World Cup event, he was recorded while intoxicated imitating sexual acts toward attendees. Marquez acknowledged his actions on Twitter, stating he would apologize privately, re-evaluate his relationship with alcohol, and accept consequences. His long-time organization Cloud9 terminated his contract on June 23, 2025. Tournament organizers for Supernova subsequently issued a temporary ban from Super Smash Bros. tournaments.

Career Timeline and Major Victories

Marquez's career is a long series of peaks across different competitive eras. His first major win was at Pound 3 in 2008. He then won the inaugural GENESIS in 2009 and Pound 4 in 2010. His dual EVO championships in 2013 and 2014 are central to what he is remembered for. Other key victories include MLG Anaheim 2014, The Big House 4 in 2014, and The Big House 6 in 2016.

He demonstrated longevity by winning The Big House 9 in 2019. In the 2020s, he continued to claim major invitational and open titles, such as LACS 3 in 2020, Smash Summit 11 in 2021, and Super Smash Con 2022. His final recorded tournament wins before the 2025 incident were Tipped Off 15 and Supernova 2024. This timeline shows a competitor who remained at the top level of one of esports's most demanding games for over fifteen years.