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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Tedd Explains Why Jorko Could Be Team Liquid\u2019s Next AWP Star <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nComplexity Core Raised the Stakes<\/h2>\n
Passion UA signed Complexity\u2019s core of Johnny \u201cJT\u201d Theodosiou, H\u00e5kon \u201challzerk\u201d Fj\u00e6rli, Michael \u201cGrim\u201d Wince and Nick \u201cnicx\u201d Lee.<\/p>\n
The players reunited with head coach Tiaan \u201cT.c\u201d Coertzen. He had joined Passion UA four months earlier. Luca \u201cMunstur\u201d Ioani\u021biu came in as assistant coach, while Vladyslav \u201cKvem\u201d Korol returned to the active roster.<\/p>\n
The move gave Passion UA a more experienced international lineup. It also increased the organization\u2019s costs and raised expectations.<\/p>\n
The team qualified for the Budapest Major\u2019s Stage 2 as the fourth-highest-ranked Americas side. It finished behind FURIA, paiN and MIBR in the regional rankings.<\/p>\n
Rjabovs promised Rolex watches to the five players, T.c and Munstur if they reached Stage 2. Passion UA later reached Stage 3, but lost to eventual runners-up FaZe after two 13-11 maps.<\/p>\n
The Major run should have been a turning point. Instead, it became the source of the organization\u2019s biggest alleged debt.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/54918737440_c7a8f4dedd_k.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBudapest Major Revenue Goes Missing<\/h2>\n
Passion UA reportedly made around $618,000 from Budapest Major digital items as a Stage 2 team. Former players allegedly never received their share of the team item revenue.<\/p>\n
The players reportedly started asking questions as early as January. They had received the second installment of individual sticker money, but the organization\u2019s share had not been distributed.<\/p>\n
Rjabovs reportedly said the delay was connected to opening a new bank account in Dubai. The company was also said to be planning a move from the United Kingdom to Dubai.<\/p>\n
Concerns were not limited to sticker money. Hotel payments were sometimes not made in advance, while flights could be booked at the last minute.<\/p>\n
Hotel check-outs were also reportedly arranged for the final day of events. This created additional pressure for players during tournaments. Here\u2019s what one of the sources said:<\/p>\n
You walk into the room, and you can hear people saying, like, \u2018When are we getting our prize money? When are we getting our watches? Have you guys been paid your salary for this month?\u2019<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The source added that players cannot be fully focused on competition when those concerns remain in the background. The promised Rolex watches were never mentioned again.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/54970531242_57207b83ca_k.jpg\")
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Passion UA later replaced hallzerk and Grim with Santino \u201ctry\u201d Rigal from Imperial and Azbayar \u201cSenzu\u201d Munkhbold on loan from The MongolZ.<\/p>\n
The timing hurt the team. Try and Senzu had different styles from the players they replaced. They also had limited experience communicating in English.<\/p>\n
Senzu missed Roman Imperium Cup V because of personal circumstances. Grim therefore had to stand in despite being removed from the lineup.<\/p>\n
Grim later joined NRG. However, Complexity reportedly intervened because it had not received the full amount for the transfer of its former core to Passion UA.<\/p>\n
Passion UA paid part of the outstanding fee. NRG paid the rest directly to Complexity and deducted the amount from Grim\u2019s buyout.<\/p>\n
The team then failed to qualify for the Cologne Major. Passion UA lost to Sangal in the Urban Riga Open Season 4 grand final before the April 6 cut-off.<\/p>\n
It later attended IEM Rio with Justin \u201cFaNg\u201d Coakley standing in for Senzu. FRAG 20 became Senzu\u2019s final event with Passion UA before he moved to BC.Game.<\/p>\n
The organization also withdrew from BC Game Masters Championship Season 2. The decision sent the roster down the rankings.<\/p>\n
Soon after, Passion UA became open to offers for its players. The organization reportedly considered selling JT and try before rebuilding.<\/p>\n
Instead, the company\u2019s deeper financial problems reportedly emerged internally. Every employee was then dismissed.<\/p>\n
Zinchenko Steps Away From Project<\/h2>\n
Zinchenko announced on June 23 that he was ending his cooperation with Passion UA. He said he had been a media partner rather than a financial decision-maker.<\/p>\n
Throughout the entire existence of the organization, I did not receive a single cent from it, nor did I make any financial investments.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
He added that his contribution was his image rights and public role. Zinchenko also said he had no control over the company\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n
However, his description differed from Passion UA\u2019s previous public messaging. Rjabovs had repeatedly presented Zinchenko as part of important decisions.<\/p>\n
In a February interview, Rjabovs said Passion UA operated through a group involving himself, Zinchenko, T.c and JT. He also said Zinchenko helped convince try to join the organization.<\/p>\n
Zinchenko was also directly involved with the team. In an August 2025 recording, he criticized the previous roster after a heavy loss to BIG in the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 closed qualifier.<\/p>\n
Two days later, Passion UA benched three players and released two others. That move cleared the way for the Complexity core signing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/zen_00oCXTaDe9.png\")
Photo Copyright by Passion UA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFilings and Liquidation Fears<\/h2>\n
Passion UA\u2019s website still listed Zinchenko as a \u201cteam owner\u201d more than a month after he left. Zinchenko has said he was never a legal owner.<\/p>\n
United Kingdom Companies House filings show that Zinchenko gave up significant control in the company on May 10, 2025. Another filing shows Rjabovs later held 75% or more of the company\u2019s shares.<\/p>\n
Both documents were submitted on May 18, 2026. That was one year after the recorded change and on the same day the organization ended its season early.<\/p>\n
Zinchenko said the filings were incorrect. He stated that ownership language was part of the project\u2019s public positioning and intended to attract sponsors and partners.<\/p>\n
Several sources expect Passion UA to enter liquidation. The organization reportedly owes its former Counter-Strike roster between $500,000 and $600,000.<\/p>\n
The biggest part of that figure is reportedly Budapest Major sticker revenue. Valve did not respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n\n
Complexity Core Raised the Stakes<\/h2>\n
Passion UA signed Complexity\u2019s core of Johnny \u201cJT\u201d Theodosiou, H\u00e5kon \u201challzerk\u201d Fj\u00e6rli, Michael \u201cGrim\u201d Wince and Nick \u201cnicx\u201d Lee.<\/p>\n
The players reunited with head coach Tiaan \u201cT.c\u201d Coertzen. He had joined Passion UA four months earlier. Luca \u201cMunstur\u201d Ioani\u021biu came in as assistant coach, while Vladyslav \u201cKvem\u201d Korol returned to the active roster.<\/p>\n
The move gave Passion UA a more experienced international lineup. It also increased the organization\u2019s costs and raised expectations.<\/p>\n
The team qualified for the Budapest Major\u2019s Stage 2 as the fourth-highest-ranked Americas side. It finished behind FURIA, paiN and MIBR in the regional rankings.<\/p>\n
Rjabovs promised Rolex watches to the five players, T.c and Munstur if they reached Stage 2. Passion UA later reached Stage 3, but lost to eventual runners-up FaZe after two 13-11 maps.<\/p>\n
The Major run should have been a turning point. Instead, it became the source of the organization\u2019s biggest alleged debt.<\/p>\n Passion UA reportedly made around $618,000 from Budapest Major digital items as a Stage 2 team. Former players allegedly never received their share of the team item revenue.<\/p>\n The players reportedly started asking questions as early as January. They had received the second installment of individual sticker money, but the organization\u2019s share had not been distributed.<\/p>\n Rjabovs reportedly said the delay was connected to opening a new bank account in Dubai. The company was also said to be planning a move from the United Kingdom to Dubai.<\/p>\n Concerns were not limited to sticker money. Hotel payments were sometimes not made in advance, while flights could be booked at the last minute.<\/p>\n Hotel check-outs were also reportedly arranged for the final day of events. This created additional pressure for players during tournaments. Here\u2019s what one of the sources said:<\/p>\n You walk into the room, and you can hear people saying, like, \u2018When are we getting our prize money? When are we getting our watches? Have you guys been paid your salary for this month?\u2019<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n The source added that players cannot be fully focused on competition when those concerns remain in the background. The promised Rolex watches were never mentioned again.<\/p>\n read more<\/p>\n Passion UA later replaced hallzerk and Grim with Santino \u201ctry\u201d Rigal from Imperial and Azbayar \u201cSenzu\u201d Munkhbold on loan from The MongolZ.<\/p>\n The timing hurt the team. Try and Senzu had different styles from the players they replaced. They also had limited experience communicating in English.<\/p>\n Senzu missed Roman Imperium Cup V because of personal circumstances. Grim therefore had to stand in despite being removed from the lineup.<\/p>\n Grim later joined NRG. However, Complexity reportedly intervened because it had not received the full amount for the transfer of its former core to Passion UA.<\/p>\n Passion UA paid part of the outstanding fee. NRG paid the rest directly to Complexity and deducted the amount from Grim\u2019s buyout.<\/p>\n The team then failed to qualify for the Cologne Major. Passion UA lost to Sangal in the Urban Riga Open Season 4 grand final before the April 6 cut-off.<\/p>\n It later attended IEM Rio with Justin \u201cFaNg\u201d Coakley standing in for Senzu. FRAG 20 became Senzu\u2019s final event with Passion UA before he moved to BC.Game.<\/p>\n The organization also withdrew from BC Game Masters Championship Season 2. The decision sent the roster down the rankings.<\/p>\n Soon after, Passion UA became open to offers for its players. The organization reportedly considered selling JT and try before rebuilding.<\/p>\n Instead, the company\u2019s deeper financial problems reportedly emerged internally. Every employee was then dismissed.<\/p>\n Zinchenko announced on June 23 that he was ending his cooperation with Passion UA. He said he had been a media partner rather than a financial decision-maker.<\/p>\n Throughout the entire existence of the organization, I did not receive a single cent from it, nor did I make any financial investments.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n He added that his contribution was his image rights and public role. Zinchenko also said he had no control over the company\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n However, his description differed from Passion UA\u2019s previous public messaging. Rjabovs had repeatedly presented Zinchenko as part of important decisions.<\/p>\n In a February interview, Rjabovs said Passion UA operated through a group involving himself, Zinchenko, T.c and JT. He also said Zinchenko helped convince try to join the organization.<\/p>\n Zinchenko was also directly involved with the team. In an August 2025 recording, he criticized the previous roster after a heavy loss to BIG in the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 closed qualifier.<\/p>\n Two days later, Passion UA benched three players and released two others. That move cleared the way for the Complexity core signing.<\/p>\n Passion UA\u2019s website still listed Zinchenko as a \u201cteam owner\u201d more than a month after he left. Zinchenko has said he was never a legal owner.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Companies House filings show that Zinchenko gave up significant control in the company on May 10, 2025. Another filing shows Rjabovs later held 75% or more of the company\u2019s shares.<\/p>\n Both documents were submitted on May 18, 2026. That was one year after the recorded change and on the same day the organization ended its season early.<\/p>\n Zinchenko said the filings were incorrect. He stated that ownership language was part of the project\u2019s public positioning and intended to attract sponsors and partners.<\/p>\n Several sources expect Passion UA to enter liquidation. The organization reportedly owes its former Counter-Strike roster between $500,000 and $600,000.<\/p>\n The biggest part of that figure is reportedly Budapest Major sticker revenue. Valve did not respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n\nBudapest Major Revenue Goes Missing<\/h2>\n
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Financial Problems Affect Transfers<\/h2>\n
Zinchenko Steps Away From Project<\/h2>\n
Filings and Liquidation Fears<\/h2>\n
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