Former Pro Smash Bros. Player ZeRo Trying to Get Back on Twitch After Settling Lawsuit

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Former professional Super Smash Bros. player Gonzalo «ZeRo» Barrios is appealing his ban from Twitch after recently settling his high-profile lawsuit against his former roommate. ZeRo had previously made a name for himself as one of the most prolific players in the game's competitive scene, taking first-place finishes at several massive events throughout his career. However, following sexual misconduct allegations in 2020, ZeRo had largely disappeared from the community and the pro scene. Now, ZeRo is looking to make a comeback on both YouTube and Twitch.

In a recent video posted to his YouTube channel, ZeRo updated fans on his life throughout the past two years since his unceremonious exit from the Super Smash Bros. community. ZeRo confirmed the lawsuit he had filed against his former roommate has concluded while also confirming his intent to return to streaming. The video informed fans that ZeRo's account on Twitch remained banned, calling for fans to rally on social media in order to get his channel unbanned. ZeRo goes on to talk about his personal issues regarding being ostracized by members of the Super Smash Bros. community.

Former Pro Smash Player ZeRo Says Confession Was 'Suicide Note'

ZeRo's allegations came amidst a wave of similar claims being levied against many of the popular fighting game franchise's most well-known players throughout mid-2020. Professional Super Smash Bros. players like ANTi and Nairo saw sexual misconduct allegations levied against them and many were shunned from the community or sought legal action. Some have also come out to criticize popular players like Team SoloMid's Leffen for fanning the flames and «spreading misinformation» throughout the ongoing allegations.

A return to Twitch would