Why would the bench demon1 and not just release him? Is it because they don’t want to pay his buyout? I’m not sure how contracts work and stuff, but wouldn’t it just be smarter for both parties to just part ways?
Eyedd [#2]My guess - Demon1 wants to increase his streaming audience and come back to compete fresh next year. NRG can still help him to achieve that
Or, when things go bad during Split 2, they'll use Demon1 again as 6th man and repeat 2023 EG style and win Champions. Who knows the future though