“It Was Very Turbulent”: Call of Duty Champion Scump Gives a Closer Look at His Legendary Career’s Retirement

Something that affects the fans on an emotional level is when their favorite players leave the arena for the final time. The goodbyes are quite hard, and we have seen many fans crying their hearts out following the retirement of their favorite star.

When Scump took a step down from Call of Duty’s professional front, the same could be witnessed. We all saw how the eSports circle was shocked following his retirement announcement. Now, in a recent interview, Scump was seen talking about his experience during that phase.

Scump talks about the emotional ride during his Call of Duty retirement

The competition is always high in the eSports circle. There are numerous games to play, and each of them has countless talented professionals. Some of them become the face of the game with their sheer hard work and skill. Scump is one such individual whose prowess in Call of Duty has stolen the hearts of many.

And thus, this COD season was looked upon by fans with a sense of sadness. Scump declared this season would be his last on the pro scene. But before the season could end, Scump suddenly announced his retirement.

“It was very turbulent. Whenever it finally came down to it, and we shot the video in my house, it was eye-opening and surreal,” stated Scump, when Jake Lucky asked about how he felt about the whole situation.

It seems like there have been rounds and rounds of discussion that went on regarding his retirement. Moreover, he was unsure whether the decision to take a step back was the right one or not, and this confusion bothered him a lot.

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The retirement announcement brought a wave of emotions for Scump, and we could evidently see that when he gave his retirement speech. We saw the veteran player in tears and choking on words, trying to control his emotions.

What is Scump doing now?

Though some people are still shocked by his departure, it seems like Scump has adjusted to his retirement life. He has taken up streaming, playing his favorite titles, and entertaining the fans.

Abner stated that he often feels bored, but is relieved. The competitive pressure is not taking a toll on the star anymore, and it seems like that is something he enjoys.

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With all these factors in mind, will Scump even make a comeback to the competitive front? From the looks of it, the chances are narrow. But, he had stated that if an exceptional title comes out that intrigues and pushes him, he would step into the pro scene yet again.