So I guess Xpeke is to Origen what Hai is to C9

Not as long as <insert other role player here> is in the toilet.

Peke has got years of experience in both domestics play in Europe and International play. Unlike Froggen and Alex he stayed consistent from the "golden age." He is much harder to replace than your run of the mill mid. FNC most likely only got away with it because of how big their org is. Probably have some good talent scouts.

I don't think that Xpeke intended to retire just wanted to take some time off. I think he was originally planning on taking off the whole split but I guess he came back early.

Origen just isn't the same team without xPeke on the stage as a player... until they find someone like him that can fill that void (and PoE isn't that person).

See, for me xpeke is more of a "bro" to the team than anything. Look at the games in which he was interim manager, and you'll see all the players sans PoE making jokes and laughing. Not saying PoE isn't talented, he just hasn't been able to replicate the bond xpeke has made over the course of the past year and thus the team synergy is weaker with him.