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TMV argues that no team at Valorant Champions ever reached its peak, and ShyoWager and Sideshow spend the next half hour taking that apart, from Loud's grand final to why the tournament felt flat to so many people. Huel: Limited Time Offer, Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! LFN Premium: Join a premium Discord, ask the crew your questions, unlock premium content, and support the show. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com

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Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager preview Valorant Champions, from MIBR's disastrous 2026 roster to why the crowds and the whole Champions format have become a problem. LFN Premium: Join a premium Discord, ask the crew your questions, unlock premium content, and support the show. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com

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