In a thrilling display of skill and dominance, Arslan Ash, the Tekken prodigy hailing from Pakistan, clinched victory at the Tekken World Tour Finals 2023 (TWT 23) on Sunday in New Orleans. The 27-year-old sensation asserted his claim as the greatest of all time (GOAT) in Tekken, defeating CherryBerryMango (CBM) 3-1 in the final.
Arslan’s journey to the top was nothing short of spectacular. Starting with a 2-1 triumph over LowHigh in the winners’ semi-finals, he advanced to face Ulsan in the winners’ final, where he emerged victorious in a closely contested 3-2 battle. The final challenge awaited him in the form of CBM, whom he dispatched with ease in the championship bout.
This victory marked a triumphant conclusion to Arslan’s remarkable 2023 campaign, where he had previously secured wins at Evo Japan and Evo Vegas. Notably, in August, Arslan achieved a historic feat by becoming a four-time EVO champion after a resounding 3-0 victory over Japan’s AO in the grand final in Las Vegas.
With this win, Arslan Ash solidified his place as the only player in the world to capture the prestigious EVO title four times in Tekken 7. His incredible track record includes winning titles in Japan and Las Vegas in 2019, and he repeated the feat in 2023.
Arslan’s exceptional skills have earned him widespread acclaim, with ESPN recognizing him as the greatest E-Player of 2019. The 2021 CEO Champion and the 2022 Combo Breaker Tekken 7 competition winner, Arslan Ash remains a force to be reckoned with, having defeated all ten of his opponents in the latter event.
As the Tekken community celebrates his unparalleled achievements, Arslan Ash’s legacy as the greatest Tekken player of all time continues to grow.
