Mew2King Barred From XFS 2026 Over Self-Reported Health Issue
Organizer M333 said the Super Smash Bros. player was politely told he could not attend Xtreme Fighters Showdown this weekend.
Super Smash Bros. player Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman was banned from the Xtreme Fighters Showdown tournament, according to ign.com. XFS CEO M333 said on Twitter/X that Zimmerman was politely informed he could not participate in or attend XFS 2026 this weekend because of a self-reported health concern.
Zimmerman had posted on Twitter/X about swollen hands and red bumps on his body, which he attributed to bug bites at his home. He has since deleted all tweets discussing his skin condition.
In October 2026, Zimmerman's posts about the swelling and bug bites at his home prompted fans to speculate about a bed bug infestation.
What happens next
No further details about Zimmerman's condition or his status for future events have been announced.
Quick answers
Why was Mew2King banned from XFS 2026?
XFS CEO M333 said he was told he could not participate or attend because of a self-reported health concern.
What did Mew2King post about his health?
He wrote on Twitter/X about swollen hands and red bumps on his body that he attributed to bug bites at his home, then deleted the tweets.
When is XFS 2026?
The Xtreme Fighters Showdown event was scheduled for this weekend, per the organizer's statement.