Ace commentator Wynton "progducto" Smith has been a mainstay of the SSBM community for several years, but recently he has been thrust even more heavily into the spotlight, commentating at the Smash Invitational @ E3, MLG Anaheim and the upcoming CEO and EVO 2014 events. During MLG Anaheim, many noticed his absence during points of the tournament. It turns out that these absences were health-related.
Prog is retiring...
Progducto recently sat down with OnGamers to talk about Smash Brothers, the community, and where he sees himself fitting into it all, and one thing is clear: prog does not plan to return to casting major tournaments for the foreseeable future. As someone who has played a large role in the revitalization of competitive Smash Brothers, it is tough to see a man of his caliber be forced to take a step back from the community, but progducto has made it clear that he hopes to be a part of the community in whatever capacity he can.
Watch the full interview here.
Prog shared some information Twitter this morning, and offered advice to those who look to follow in his footsteps:
Smashboards wishes all the best to prog during this transitional period. Stay strong! Reach out to progducto on Twitter at @progducto and let him know how much this community cares about him.
The Derrit isn't a huge fan of this news, but there's got to be a silver lining somewhere.... right? Follow him on Twitter at @TheDerrit.

Prog is retiring...
Progducto recently sat down with OnGamers to talk about Smash Brothers, the community, and where he sees himself fitting into it all, and one thing is clear: prog does not plan to return to casting major tournaments for the foreseeable future. As someone who has played a large role in the revitalization of competitive Smash Brothers, it is tough to see a man of his caliber be forced to take a step back from the community, but progducto has made it clear that he hopes to be a part of the community in whatever capacity he can.
Prog shared some information Twitter this morning, and offered advice to those who look to follow in his footsteps:
First and foremost, its not colon cancer. Found out that everything was benign at the beginning of the month. What is it? Unsure.
— my stunt double's stunt double (@progducto) June 24, 2014
Even after CEO and EVO, you won't see the last of me. When I was done as a player, I figured out something else to do. I can do that again.
— my stunt double's stunt double (@progducto) June 24, 2014
You are unique. You are talented. You can do things to improve your scene, it's just a matter of finding out what.
— my stunt double's stunt double (@progducto) June 24, 2014
That's what the Smash scene was built on. People stepping up out of desire to do great things.
— my stunt double's stunt double (@progducto) June 24, 2014
The Derrit isn't a huge fan of this news, but there's got to be a silver lining somewhere.... right? Follow him on Twitter at @TheDerrit.
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