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This is Part 3 of my Reflections interview with ropz. We cover the Shanghai and Austin Major finals, Vitality's historic first season including the Grand Slam run, what the second season slump felt like from inside the team, and the Budapest Major final against FaZe where ropz put in a standout performance on barely any sleep. We also get into his unique record of three Grand Slams, the Vitality vs Astralis GOAT debate, flameZ's development, and whether ropz ever saw himself as a champion from a young age.
This interview was recorded on the 20th of May, 2026.
► Time-line of topics discussed:
0:00 The Shanghai Major Final, Any Regrets?
2:17 The Austin Final and Nearly Losing to The MongolZ
7:52 Is ropz Actually a Good Teammate?
12:01 Does Winning Make It Harder to Stay Motivated?
16:12 Can You Relate to NIP's Win Streak Pressure Story?
21:28 What Does Winning Three Grand Slams Actually Mean?
24:35 Was There Relief When the Win Streak Finally Ended in Cologne?
26:27 Did Vitality Ever Feel in Crisis During the Slump?
28:12 Why Are Falcons So Good Against Vitality But Can't Win Trophies?
30:31 The April Fools Video and Vitality's Self-Awareness
33:29 Was There Ever Worry FURIA Could Take Over at End of 2025?
37:58 Going Into the Budapest Major After a Down Season
39:37 Could Spirit Have Beaten You in the Budapest Semis?
41:05 What Is It Actually Like to Play Against donk?
42:53 Playing FaZe in the Budapest Major Final, Your Old Team
46:31 Should ropz Have Won the Budapest Major MVP?
48:13 Is It Good for ZywOo That Teammates Can Compete for MVPs?
50:39 Why Is ropz "Mr. Finals"?
52:34 What Does Having Three Majors Mean After the FaZe Years?
53:52 Why Does ropz Thrive So Much Against Na'Vi?
55:36 Why Is Vitality So Dominant on Dust2?
59:38 Do Fans Overlook Vitality's Second Season?
1:02:47 Who Is flameZ and Why Did He Get Even Better?
1:04:37 Has ropz Mastered Navigating His Career?
1:06:49 Did You Always See Yourself as a Champion?
1:08:55 Both You and ZywOo Were Accused of Cheating Early On
1:11:41 Vitality vs Astralis, Who Is the Greatest CS Team Ever?
1:12:36 Final Message
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This is Part 3 of my Reflections interview with ropz. We cover the Shanghai and Austin Major finals, Vitality's historic first season including the Grand Slam run, what the second season slump felt like from inside the team, and the Budapest Major final against FaZe where ropz put in a standout performance on barely any sleep. We also get into his unique record of three Grand Slams, the Vitality vs Astralis GOAT debate, flameZ's development, and whether ropz ever saw himself as a champion from a young age.
This interview was recorded on the 20th of May, 2026.
► Time-line of topics discussed:
0:00 The Shanghai Major Final, Any Regrets?
2:17 The Austin Final and Nearly Losing to The MongolZ
7:52 Is ropz Actually a Good Teammate?
12:01 Does Winning Make It Harder to Stay Motivated?
16:12 Can You Relate to NIP's Win Streak Pressure Story?
21:28 What Does Winning Three Grand Slams Actually Mean?
24:35 Was There Relief When the Win Streak Finally Ended in Cologne?
26:27 Did Vitality Ever Feel in Crisis During the Slump?
28:12 Why Are Falcons So Good Against Vitality But Can't Win Trophies?
30:31 The April Fools Video and Vitality's Self-Awareness
33:29 Was There Ever Worry FURIA Could Take Over at End of 2025?
37:58 Going Into the Budapest Major After a Down Season
39:37 Could Spirit Have Beaten You in the Budapest Semis?
41:05 What Is It Actually Like to Play Against donk?
42:53 Playing FaZe in the Budapest Major Final, Your Old Team
46:31 Should ropz Have Won the Budapest Major MVP?
48:13 Is It Good for ZywOo That Teammates Can Compete for MVPs?
50:39 Why Is ropz "Mr. Finals"?
52:34 What Does Having Three Majors Mean After the FaZe Years?
53:52 Why Does ropz Thrive So Much Against Na'Vi?
55:36 Why Is Vitality So Dominant on Dust2?
59:38 Do Fans Overlook Vitality's Second Season?
1:02:47 Who Is flameZ and Why Did He Get Even Better?
1:04:37 Has ropz Mastered Navigating His Career?
1:06:49 Did You Always See Yourself as a Champion?
1:08:55 Both You and ZywOo Were Accused of Cheating Early On
1:11:41 Vitality vs Astralis, Who Is the Greatest CS Team Ever?
1:12:36 Final Message
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► This video was kindly supported by:
touken_
Nicky
Jasun
Jensen Goh
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