Smash Melee bids farewell to legendary Shine series with big upset finale

Super Smash Bros. tournaments always pop up, but few have the staying power of a Major event like Shine. Unfortunately, the incredible final showdown where Cody Schwab overcame Zain for his second Major win of 2023 marks the end of Shine as an event series—ending what was a stable tournament for Melee and newer Smash titles. 

Smash Melee has been consistently growing in popularity as a competitive esport since The Smash Brothers documentary dropped in 2013 and introduced an entirely new audience to the 2001 game. Shine is one of several Melee-focused events that popped up in the aftermath, exploding onto the scene in August 2016 and instantly becoming one of the bigger Major tournaments. 

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