GodLike Esports and TSM India to fight legal battle amid BGMI pro Shadow poaching controversy

The days of squabbling between TSM and GodLike over BGMI player Shadow's move have come to an end. TSM India said on Twitter a few hours ago that they will take legal action against GodLike Esports.

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— TSM FTX India 🇮🇳 (@TSM_IND) June 21, 2022

This follows high-profile social media turmoil, with leaders, directors, and coaches from both organisations taking to Twitter and Instagram to express their views on the situation. As the worldwide esports community watches to see how the Indian authorities manage the problem, the controversy has crossed boundaries.

We don't take threats lightly.#WeAreGodLike#DilSeGodLike pic.twitter.com/FSPdxlYcOa

— GodLike Esports (@GodLike_in) June 21, 2022

 

TSM, according to the organisation, had not filed any legal action and had resorted to calling them out on Twitter, implying that they were breaking the law.

TSM India will take legal action against GodLike Esports

The incident has devolved into a social media shambles as a result of the public calling out of individuals. With so much going on, it's critical to get the facts straight before drawing conclusions about the situation.

TSM had benched its IGL Arjun "SHADOW" Mandhalkar as the BGMI Masters approached. The athlete supposedly approached GodLike a few days ago, requesting to join their organisation, and they accepted. Arjun is said to have written TSM a "Letter of Termination."

TSM Mobile Director Jeff Chau also tweeted about the legal action, pointing out the fact that it had to come to this.

Did everything to avoid this

Wish those who have the power and authority did the right thing for the player's career and professionalism of competitive esports in India

Simple (free) loan agreement was too much to ask for and too expensive I guess...🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/RLCRU16LXj

— Jeff "SuiJeneris" Chau (@SJeneris) June 21, 2022

He had earlier tweeted that TSM would be happy to loan the player to any BGMI organisation that was interested. To illustrate his claim, he even released WhatsApp conversations between management and the player.

 

Feel bad for Shadow as it seems he is being used…? He just wants to play LAN 😔

Poaching/tampering is a dangerous and dishonest practice—it harms players, orgs, and turns good fans on each other

Also, adults know that public relations is an integral part of legal strategy 🫡 pic.twitter.com/2YJgUcp88P

— Jeff "SuiJeneris" Chau (@SJeneris) June 20, 2022

 

To India Gaming Community:

June 6: TSM & Shadow 🤝, ok to post looking for team, Shadow even says: “if any offers come I will let you guys know then?”

Shadow then connects w/ a certain org and pushes to be released for free…😞

Offered FREE loan agreement so Shadow can play 👇 pic.twitter.com/JHwuqGyQ67

— Jeff "SuiJeneris" Chau (@SJeneris) June 20, 2022

 

TSM's legal path has gotten a lot of attention on social media 

The conflict between the two organisations has sparked a lot of international interest. TSM's legal action against GodLike has sparked reactions from esports personalities all over the world.

Godlike claims they will also be legally pursuing TSM. Saying that Shadow legally terminated his TSM agreement by sending them a termination letter, and will be going after TSM for the harassment, slander, and abuse they've brought to the player and Org.

Interesting.

— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) June 21, 2022

 

It's official, TSM will be pursuing legal action against Godlike, one of the biggest esports teams in all of India.

Following the signing of TSM member "Shadow" to the Godlike PUBGM roster without ever being in contact with TSM

— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) June 21, 2022

A good point concerning Shadow's career was raised by a few users. The legal process to disentangle the matter will take months, and this will surely have a negative impact on him.

 

 

If people think that TSM posting about the matter on social media is damaging GodLike and Shadows image and defaming them, that's the least thing everyone should be worried about
Idk what's gonna happen, but if a lawsuit takes place against Shadow, his career will be at stake...

— Priyanshu Tiwari (@priyanshu_pro18) June 21, 2022

For the sake of their CODM roster I hope Godlike doesn’t get bankrupted pic.twitter.com/zsducNdkJt

— Bobby Spams (@BobbySpams) June 21, 2022

Because of the country's still-emerging position of esports, some were apprehensive that Indian authorities would be unconcerned about the issue.

The only silver lining is that the social media toxicity between the two organisations will likely be muted, at least until the court verdict is issued. Whatever the case may be, Shadow appears to be on his way to the Masters later this month.