At CEO 2024, Alex ‘’Dyloch’’ Ruiz made headlines by throwing a chair into the audience after advancing to the Mortal Kombat 1 grand finals. The incident caused damage worth nearly $3,000, sparking controversy and backlash from organizer Alex Jebailey. Despite winning the tournament and only earning $565, Ruiz faced scrutiny for his actions. Some compared his chair-throwing to Smash Bros. player Hungrybox's similar behavior, with mixed reactions from the fighting game community. While Ruiz took responsibility for the broken light fixture, Jebailey's response and the online reaction varied. Ultimately, the incident highlighted the tensions between competitive gaming personalities and the need for sportsmanship in high-stakes environments. Ruiz celebrated his victory on social media, but the fallout from his chair-throwing incident continues to spark debate within the gaming community.