I personally want to thank every attendee and viewer at home from our entire staff for your energy and support. Your experiences and passion for our live events help us to continue to raise the bar and run the best events we are capable of.
Below are attendee testimonies and experiences we are happy to share with everyone in one place. Let’s call it the #CEO2021 Yearbook.
Check out our official Recap Blog Here if you haven’t already!
Also finally forced my brain to slow the hell down for long enough to hunt Jebailey down and get a photo after top 8 finished.
Jebailey pic ✅
Coney pic ✅
Amazing time with the homies ✅10/10 weekend thanks to amazing #CEO2021 staff. Super happy with my first major!
— Shay (@_Khunai_) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 was an absolute blast!!!! The matches and the people were all amazing. Thank you @Jebailey and the entire crew of @CEOGaming for throwing an amazing event. It felt so good to be back. I miss all my friends already. pic.twitter.com/Ce5wLedMDr
— BaldRex 🇵🇷 (@BaldRexGaming) December 6, 2021
Finally home!! God, #CEO2021 was amazing. Seeing my friends was emotional. My Artist Alley table was doing super well. Top 8 games were OD (I lost my voice lmfao) So many great memories 🥺… Best Bday weekend ever!😊💖 (Tomorrow is my bday btw. Stream Soon™️👀) pic.twitter.com/w5iXmO0EFe
— Jasmyne 🍙 @ #CEO2021 / #FrostyFausting (@JasmenRice) December 7, 2021
Last (but def not least) was some much needed decals for my Hori RAP N by @MTSugarr! The cute Lili sticker was made by @dojipan! pic.twitter.com/mNomDPTdti
— GamerGibbons (@GamerGibbons) December 7, 2021
Out of 470 people, i got 65th. Jesus christ this was just amazing. Thank you @Jebailey. #CEO2021.
— Riku5690 (@Riku5690) December 5, 2021
Well with #CEO2021 over now I just want to say it’s been a blast this weekend @Jebailey always putting an amazing event, can’t wait for 2022 for CEO and CEOtaku
— TheObliviouzGamer VTuber (@ObliviouzGamer1) December 6, 2021
All the hard work that went into this costume is worth it for moments like this. Thank you @HelloItsLi and @CEOGaming for an amazing weekend 💖🎮 #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/povv67Jrfl
— Ann Marie (@MsValentine2552) December 5, 2021
#CEO2021 was amazing thank you @Jebailey and the entirety of Community Effort Orlando
— Live on twitch – ssbPleb (@ssbPleb) December 6, 2021
I made a post on fb but I’ll make a small one here. I’m beyond happy I got to attend #CEO2021 this year. It was amazing and I’m so glad I got to see so many of you that I missed dearly. Pls keep on being great and I hope to see you all again soon!
— Shadow the Tired Dad (@UmbraSiegfried) December 6, 2021
Okay finally have a moment to give the big #CEO2021 thanks and appreciation. Firstly, to the bracket runners, production, and all staff involved, even to hotel staff, thank you for putting up with us and contributing to a fantastic return! You were all amazing!…
— Alex Russ (@ZeroSyndicate) December 6, 2021
it’s 2am. Time to pack 3 luggage bags of gaming equipment 🥲. Shoutouts to all that came through to #PlayKi this weekend. Meeting most of you for the first time was awsome and can’t wait to do it all again. My first CEO and it won’t be the last #CEO2021
— Yuki depe into offlines (@BaalsDepe) December 6, 2021
Just got home from an incredible weekend at #CEO2021 3rd place in DBFZ, seeing old friends as well as meeting new ones for the first time, and getting to enjoy an amazing event at an amazing venue. Thank you @Jebailey and your team for all that you do and giving us CEO!!
— Ksack @ Marvin’s Room (@TheKsack) December 6, 2021
My first time ever competing offline and I’m at #CEO2021 wow life is crazy- someone run #TEKKEN7 casuals w me this weekend pls 🙏🏽💜 #hitbox pic.twitter.com/n7CL9FPAM9
— heytheremusic (@heytheremusic) December 3, 2021
Usually don’t share much of my personal life but my daughter had the best time of her life at @CEOGaming #CEO2021.
From playing fighting games to watching pro gameplay to arcade games and seeing what I do was such an incredible experience.
Thank you @Jebailey for a great event! pic.twitter.com/CMylHtqTZH
— Crucian 🇻🇮 (@CrucianGaming) December 5, 2021
Missed coming to LAN competition and being able to bring students to their very first live event is a surreal experience.
Coming to these events, not only build experience but more passion and competitive drive for the game. Excited for more events to come. ☺️ #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/g4EbTmgdxG
— BO-V🐺 (@lifeofboveyz) December 5, 2021
I gotta say, looking back on #CEO2021 …what an experience. This was my first ever convention/major attendance, and it was better than I could’ve hoped for. I definitely gotta have more cash on hand for next time tho, my poor wallet got murdered lmao
— SuperKJ (Roy) (@supertman1228) December 6, 2021
Another great @CEOGaming complete! Thank you, @Jebailey @TongNeverSleeps staff/friends/family.
So much love and teamwork goes into making this happen. We are very lucky to be a part of it and know the people that we do.
Please don’t forget to thank them!#CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/JhUqgPkwPE
— DATA FGC (@data_fgc) December 6, 2021
Almost midnight and caught the man himself around the action!! Mr C E O Alex @Jebailey!!! can’t believe this has only been the first day here in florida #CEO #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/tZPcJ8b86L
— hotrodkrusher (@hotrodkrusher) December 4, 2021
#CEO2021 was spectacular! I saw old friends and met some new ones. I already miss being there. Thank you @Jebailey for hosting an incredible event! I can’t wait for the next one! pic.twitter.com/LeHmFIOy7V
— MaxPowers (@mxpowers_) December 7, 2021
Me and my friends are in the photo! Lol @Jebailey, #CEO2021 has been such an adventure and can’t wait for my next possible vacation time to do this again! You and the team for @CEOGaming are absolutely the best people! pic.twitter.com/vJATo8ZzMl
— Casual Gala (@TheCasualGala) December 6, 2021
All the ill will i stored up for online fgc completely erased by #CEO2021. 😭 @Jebailey and all the CEO staff are amazing. 💜💜
— Yuki depe into offlines (@BaalsDepe) December 6, 2021
Well #CEO2021 was amazing. Cant wait to get back next year. But now i need some rest and gotta get back on the lab grind…
— ★Sodius Chubz★ (@CHUBUNADO) December 6, 2021
Amazing second night at #CEO2021 everyone has been so nice. 10/10 first major experience. Shoutout to @Jebailey for checking in to make sure no one was bothering us girls while we were lounging by the hot tub. Happy to say everyone’s been great, and no one was creepy 😁 pic.twitter.com/8752EWX8jM
— Shay (@_Khunai_) December 5, 2021
Had an amazing time at my first major event #CEO2021, the only thing I had time to take pictures of were some quick selfies. I learned a lot and met a lot of awesome people! I’m so happy @spf420_ shared this experience with me! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/IOoniq54sx
— melissa ☃️🎄 // blm (@Its_Bi_Noon_) December 7, 2021
Thank you @Jebailey and staff for an amazing #CEO2021 experience! Felt so good being back here.
And thank you all for the support, dropping by to chat, and for wishing me luck with the Endwalker queue times lol— Eunnie @ Holiday Matsuri 2021 (@eunnieverse) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 @Jebailey my first time going, it was f****** show! I say that explicitly. Amazing content and great way to come back after 2 years. See you all in June. pic.twitter.com/CEn7cXZzu3
— duckswaybobweave@gmail.com (@DSBW1ON1) December 6, 2021
So yeah, #CEO2021 was amazing! It’s so great to get to experience offline FGC event’s even if it’s just watching the stream. It just goes to show how much energy and excitement a offline tournament can bring compared to a online tourney.
— 🎄🎁Austin🎅🤶 (@Not_Char) December 6, 2021
The announcment is gonna be Baiken dawg. No one thinks she’s an amazing character but she got titties and one arm
Everyone’s aesthetic #CEO2021
— JeromeTelos – The UNICLR Guy (@JeromeTelos) December 6, 2021
God this CEO has been amazing #CEO2021
— TarZangief (@TarZangief) December 6, 2021
Now that I am home I just want to say that my first time at #CEO2021 was amazing! @Jebailey runs an amazing event and I will definitely be coming back for the years to come. Got 129th in GGST which for my my first major is an achievement for me. Hoping to do better next time!
— Anthony @ Ceo2021 (@thatgizm0guy) December 6, 2021
What a #CEO2021 this was, I had a blast for my first time ever in a major event of FGC. Had a blast and of course meeting some of the great players FGC had to offer. Some late pictures but it was a pleasure meeting you guys @Patient_Impulse @BiohazardCMNDR @HoneyBeeCMNDR pic.twitter.com/CVTG2jqZ0K
— Grapejuice (@Grapeju30497286) December 6, 2021
This year was my very first time coming to #CEO2021. I definitely want to come back. Also, I’m grateful for having the chance to hang with friends or at least meet with them briefly for the first time. I’ll miss you all once I’m home.
— S-Dell@home (@SDell_P) December 6, 2021
About to board my flight back home from #CEO2021 wish I could’ve stayed for the finals but for my first time at one, this was legendary. S/o to @Jebailey for hosting one of the greatest events the FGC has out there. Can’t wait to see this community again. Love you FGC! pic.twitter.com/oyaNV3TB3e
— Phelan (@Emerald_Element) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 was an incredible experience! got to meet the nicest people offline 💕 and see some friends that I haven’t seen in a long time. See y’all at the next tourney ☺️ pic.twitter.com/ePY1pFJAY9
— 女 | Candy 🍬👑 (@candy_seol) December 6, 2021
Thank you @Jebailey and staff for an amazing #CEO2021 experience! Felt so good being back here.
And thank you all for the support, dropping by to chat, and for wishing me luck with the Endwalker queue times lol— Eunnie @ Holiday Matsuri 2021 (@eunnieverse) December 6, 2021
Absolutely incredible experience. That’s all. #CEO2021
— Bitty 🍂 (@bitbitbit_8) December 6, 2021
Had a PHENOMENAL time at #CEO2021 this weekend, for sure the best major experience I’ve had in a while. Massive thanks to @Jebailey for hosting and everyone in the Smash scene for the good vibes as always. Love y’all fr ❤️❤️
— CM⏐Aerodusk (@Aerodusk) December 6, 2021
Overall #CEO2021 was a completely surreal experience. The energy was absolutely insane. Hoping to get a chance to attend more events like this in the future to compete.
— Jram (@__Jram) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 was such an incredible weekend. Seeing people that I haven’t seen in years, watching insane sets, commentating intense matches, eating great food, and of course #SelfieQuest2021. This was sorely needed and @CEOGaming hit out of the park. (1/6) pic.twitter.com/Rzo3JaESWI
— yaysian @ catching up on Endwalker (@Yaysian) December 9, 2021
Thank you @Kitana_Prime @Jebailey and everyone else for letting me be a part of tonight’s special event. You all are amazing. Best weekend ever #CEO #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/v8iErGbmJa
— hotrodkrusher (@hotrodkrusher) December 4, 2021
my first-ever CEO in the books. thanks to the man, the myth, the absolute legend @Jebailey and the entire @CEOGaming crew for a safe, welcoming, and incredibly fun #CEO2021. see you at #CEO2022! pic.twitter.com/E5Qh1mGgda
— 🗣 IT’S BEEN SHAUNICA ALL ALOOOOONG 🎶 @ #CEO2021 (@shaunica) December 6, 2021
Had a PHENOMENAL time at #CEO2021 this weekend, for sure the best major experience I’ve had in a while. Massive thanks to @Jebailey for hosting and everyone in the Smash scene for the good vibes as always. Love y’all fr ❤️❤️
— CM⏐Aerodusk (@Aerodusk) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 is over and I’m back working from home. First time my kids have been comfortable in a large crowd in almost 2 years, and the best weekend in a long long time. Shoutout to the FGC and @Jebailey and his staff for running such a smooth and fun event.
— Bacon and Bucs (@baconandbucs) December 6, 2021
Good shit @Jebailey CEO was a lot of fun to watch and those announcements were so tight. Keep up the amazing work 👍 #CEO2021
— Cj #FREEMVC2 (@Cjmadethis) December 6, 2021
Just wanted to say to @Jebailey and everyone thanks for even making this event possible
It feels to good out the house after all this time and reconnect with the community I love and meet such amazing people#CEO2021 is already something truly special pic.twitter.com/ob0PL8lsYE
— JeromeTelos – The UNICLR Guy (@JeromeTelos) December 6, 2021
Orlando, Florida it’s been an amazing experience to say the least. I can’t wait to enjoy so many more with all of you again and again in the days to come!! #CEO #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/QxqJIJdD5S
— hotrodkrusher (@hotrodkrusher) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 was amazing as a stream spectator. It was my first tournament too where I was invested in every game so I had like a tab open with every game. Thanks to all the TOs, staff, and players that made it possible! Also the reveals at the end were a hella hype ending
— Eseray (@EserayWasTaken) December 6, 2021
To round it up, #CEO2021 was an amazing experience and I hope to go next year!
— Purified (@Purified_Souls) December 7, 2021
Huge shout outs to @Jebailey for running such an amazing event despite all the struggles leading up to it. I’m Having a great time at #CEO2021 this weekend! pic.twitter.com/8EvNIxMI9n
— NaoHikari (@NaoHikari) December 4, 2021
#CEO2021 was amazing. Got 33rd place for Tekken 7 out of 470. Looking to try to crack Top 8 next year. Got a lot of work to do. pic.twitter.com/QP2h8fLf4C
— Showmatic 🔜 CEO2021 (@Showmatic_FGC) December 5, 2021
Just got home from an incredible weekend at #CEO2021 3rd place in DBFZ, seeing old friends as well as meeting new ones for the first time, and getting to enjoy an amazing event at an amazing venue. Thank you @Jebailey and your team for all that you do and giving us CEO!!
— Ksack @ Marvin’s Room (@TheKsack) December 6, 2021
This weekend, I have had the pleasure for playing familiar people and lots of new people for the first time. I met lots of cool guys at #CEO2021 and I’m sad that now it’s back to the real world. I wish I gotten a pic with everyone but I was all over the place. pic.twitter.com/yATAA2RFyL
— 🎄🎄Santa Claus06 🎄🎄 (@Claussmash) December 6, 2021
For my first ever major. #CEO2021 was an AMAZING experience. Got to meet awesome players and commentators for the first time.
Thank you for the event @Jebailey !!!
Until next time.
➡️⬇️↘️✊ pic.twitter.com/OUgMHICKvT— Veneno (@VenenoFGC) December 6, 2021
I am watching an Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 major in person for the first time in my life. I could not be happier right now, another fighting game has not come close to these levels of hype. #CEO2021 is an event I’ll never forget.
— Twan 🔜 Genesis 8 (@TwanvstheWorld) December 4, 2021
CEO was a special experience, truly unreal. s/o @CEOGaming for the event, @Jebailey and all the staff snd crew members for an incredible job. Meeting everyone and chillin was godlike. A life changing experience. First of many majors! 🔥#CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/GwFNBXec8B
— jacobo🥷🏽 @ 🏡 playin halo campaign (@chubbymcchubers) December 7, 2021
For my first ever major. #CEO2021 was an AMAZING experience. Got to meet awesome players and commentators for the first time.
Thank you for the event @Jebailey !!!
Until next time.
➡️⬇️↘️✊ pic.twitter.com/OUgMHICKvT— Veneno (@VenenoFGC) December 6, 2021
#CEO2021 was literally the BEST experience for my first major. I loved the energy, I loved the chaos everything felt like it was active! I wish I had done better than Top 64, this Is definitely the big haymaker for the next majors I go to.
Also met a discord homie pic.twitter.com/y0VO3vwkyv
— ZeXa (@ZeXaBN) December 6, 2021
Every commentator at #CEO2021 really killed it! Especially @_saintcola , @reepal , and @sV_UncleJay. You all made the CEO spectator experience absolutely wonderful! Thanks to all involved. It was a blast!
— Beak Gang (@skullybang) December 6, 2021
Made it back home after #CEO2021! I had so much fun. It was great getting to see and hang out with everyone again ☺️ Also really made me realize how much I missed working events!! Can’t wait for the next one 🥳
— shypeach (@shypeachgg) December 6, 2021
Made it back home after #CEO2021! I had so much fun. It was great getting to see and hang out with everyone again ☺️ Also really made me realize how much I missed working events!! Can’t wait for the next one 🥳
— shypeach (@shypeachgg) December 6, 2021
Was crying cause Baiken was officially announced for Strive.
Thank you so much for another #CEO2021 to the staff of @CEOGaming and to @Jebailey.
I’ll always attend CEO.
Such a fantastic event as always.
Much love to the FGC.Always and Forever.
Now we wait until next year… pic.twitter.com/ik5vFZWx6j
— 🐝 Tringy @ CEO 2022 🐝 (@TringyTheMudkip) December 6, 2021
Finally up after the travel day from yesterday. #CEO2021 was amazing and I cant thank @Jebailey enough he is amazing. Also got to meet probably my favorite fgc player of all time @PunkDaGod and he got 3 top 8s I was losing it on finals day. FGC is amazing. pic.twitter.com/DrekSIhl1B
— Yellow 🌻 (@UpThrowUpAir) December 7, 2021
Had a blast at my first major. CEO was amazing! Met so many awesome people, and got to hangout with people I haven’t hung out with outside of locals. I’m happy I got to interact with so many people, even if it was just in the Wawa or on the other side of a table eating BBQ –
— REX | Balboa 🎄❄️ (@BALBO4SFL) December 6, 2021
2019 => 2021. After 2 years of COVID-19 surging through various locations across the World, forcing the FGC to refocus their attention on online tourney; it feels amazing to finally reunite with familiar faces, meet fresh blood, and re-live the experience of @CEOGaming. #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/VbYtQvN3Ae
— 𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐬 | Danny Gonzalez 🇺🇸 🇻🇪 (@DiabolikalDream) December 5, 2021
This past weekend was amazing. I got to see friends I haven’t seen in years, friends I’ve never met in person, good ass matches in fighting games, and some high quality art work that I spent way too much money on. Thanks to everyone for the hype moments at #CEO2021 See y’all soon
— iZZee ➡️⬇️↘️➕✊ (@iZZeeXD) December 8, 2021
I still cant believe how well I played at #CEO2021. I didnt expect to crack the top 200 let alone 65th. I had my nerves under control and outside of some poor spacing, I’m really happy with my performance! Thank you to @Jebailey and the CEO crew you guys put on an amazing event.
— RIB | Gumby Jones Leveled 🆙️ 🛫➡️🛬 330 (@Gumby_Jones) December 7, 2021
Final Day of #CEO2021.
AMAZING WEEKEND, REUNION WITH THE HOMIES.
Could not trade these experiences for anything. pic.twitter.com/Wo1i97kNYe
— Eclipsebound | BLM 🔜 HolMat! (@eclipsebound) December 5, 2021
About to board in 40 minutes. Again #CEO2021 was amazing. Met so many good folks, and I even got a decent placement for MK. Good weekend this was.
— Island | ParsaHP (@ParsaHP56) December 6, 2021
#ceo2021 Was amazing! I had a great time taking pictures and learning. I had a great time! pic.twitter.com/l5xh9GrAeu
— Angel Luis @holmat 📷 (@Mystic_Angel24) December 9, 2021
First ever big event I have been to and it has been insane!! Playing games, witnessing new memes about @Emerald_Element , and meeting new friends! I even got to meet the man, the myth, the legend @Jebailey himself!! 10/10 it has been amazing! #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/007biblg5S
— Marshall @CEO2021 (@SirFlynn1) December 4, 2021
. #CEO2021 was amazing to see that energy from the crowd. witnessed a LOT of first timers and just seeing people hype about games iRL really gave me more energy. Fells good to be back in open bracket play tourneys again. Strong showing #fgc
— Steve Scott (@Tasty_Steve) December 6, 2021
For my first ever major. #CEO2021 was an AMAZING experience. Got to meet awesome players and commentators for the first time.
Thank you for the event @Jebailey !!!
Until next time.
➡️⬇️↘️✊ pic.twitter.com/OUgMHICKvT— Veneno (@VenenoFGC) December 6, 2021
And with that #CEO2021 is now over!!!
Had one hell of a fun time being there for the first time! I do look forward to the next one!!!!
Thank you @Jebailey and @CEOGaming for bringing offline back into this year!
— The Kacho (@Abyssknightzero) December 6, 2021
Just leaving Florida don’t know if I won the raffle 🙃 although I didn’t even make it out of pool’s I had the best time of my life first time being in a room with so many gamers, the friends I made along the way definitely made it worth it #CEO2021 pic.twitter.com/N9vEo27hcQ
— uggh (@Grandsasqwerty) December 5, 2021
CEO has really lit a fire in me. Thank you to everyone who supports this community. I felt nothing but love,positivity and the passion for video games that we all share. What an experience. #CEO2021 was a hit. pic.twitter.com/0kMqt9z2LX
— UncleJay (@sV_UncleJay) December 6, 2021
Home safe and sound from #CEO2021 . It’s hard to put in to words how wonderful the past few days have been and how much this tournament meant to me. To be back in pools, casuals, cosplay, and watching top 8’s live after two years was an indescribable experience. (1/2)
— Jaidlyn ❄ (@Jaidlyngaming) December 7, 2021
Dammit that settles it
I’m coming back to @CEOGaming next year#CEO2021 was INSANE
My voice is definitely gone but I don’t regret one thing
Thank you to everyone for making my first CEO an experience I’ll never forget 🙌🏽❤ pic.twitter.com/2eGuJVCNyI— Ashton Phoenyx (@ashtonphoenyx) December 6, 2021
So yeah, #CEO2021 was amazing! It’s so great to get to experience offline FGC event’s even if it’s just watching the stream. It just goes to show how much energy and excitement a offline tournament can bring compared to a online tourney.
— 🎄🎁Austin🎅🤶 (@Not_Char) December 6, 2021
ALHAMDULILLAH!!
I managed to win #CEO2021 in Florida, which puts another big title under my belt.
-Evo Japan 2019
-Evo 2019
-CEO 2021
I will keep grinding for more, but this is a big one for me and it’s all thanks to being part of the STRONGEST Tekken community, the Pakistan one pic.twitter.com/QfdVP4Mg2R— Arslan Ash – CEO2021 (@ArslanAsh95) December 6, 2021
The real MVPs of #CEO2021. Meet Tinker & Arachius. They entered Marvel. They’re putting together an event in Tifton, Georgia in the future and came out to learn and check out CEO. Gonna help them out where I can and their team. Follow @SoutheastMayhem for more details from them. pic.twitter.com/mHMZDEf8I0
— Alex Jebailey (@Jebailey) December 4, 2021
Thank you to @Jebailey and the team behind @CEOGaming for organizing such an awesome offline event for the FGC! 🥊
Special thank you our partners @ASTROGaming for their contributions to #CEO2021! pic.twitter.com/v9V6iUIM9O
— UYU (@UYU) December 8, 2021
#CEO2021 was definitely a blast. My first major I attended outside of Illinois. I’ll make a thread about it when I get home, but I want to say a huge thank you to @Jebailey and the @CEOGaming staff for everything.
— CIFGC | Arneezy made it home. (@arneezy619) December 6, 2021