Salisbury Sweeps Auburn: "TV Dinner" Goes 5-0 to Cook the Competition

The Road to Vegas kicked off with a bang in Auburn, Alabama, as the Alabama Twisters PGF Qualifier delivered exactly what fans have come to expect: fast breaks, high-stakes drama, and a new name etching himself into the Season 9 roster.

Anthony "TV Dinner" Salisbury didn’t just win the bracket; he cleared it. In a performance that will have team captains scrambling for their scouting reports, Salisbury posted a flawless 5-0 record, securing his Golden Ticket to Las Vegas.

Why They Call Him "TV Dinner"

The nickname isn't just for show—it's because he cooks his opponents quick. Salisbury lived up to the moniker in Auburn, racking up multiple sub-minute finishes and leaving no time for commercials.

The Pace: Salisbury was a heat-seeking missile from the opening bell. His ability to find the break in under 60 seconds puts him in an elite category of finishers who can swing the momentum of a PGF team duel instantly.

The Path: To go 5-0 in a qualifier is rare; to do it against this level of competition is a statement. Salisbury navigated a minefield of a bracket, culminating in back-to-back victories over the bracket’s toughest outs: PGF veteran Noah Randolph and the surging Whitt Ramey.

The Result: Maximum XP, a perfect finish rate, and a spot on the Season 9 roster.

Whitt Ramey: The Gatlinburg Favorite?

While "TV Dinner" took the gold, Whitt Ramey (Woodruff Fighters Club) was arguably the story of the bracket. After an early setback sent him to the sharks in the consolation bracket, Ramey went on a tear that proved he belongs on the pro stage.

Ramey’s resilience was unmatched. He fought his way back to the finals by eliminating some of the day's most dangerous competitors, including a Break (1:30) over the explosive Alex Denson and a Kill (3:22) over Christopher McConnell. His highlight of the night, however, was a stunning Kill in just 0:39 against the ultra-durable Noah Randolph to punch his ticket to the rematch with Salisbury.

Ramey competed at the PGF Qualifier at the Chewjitsu Open in Gatlinburg—Travis Haven ultimately took the gold, but the Auburn silver medalist continues to build XP toward a potential draft spot.

Standouts: The Veteran and The Headhunter

The bracket was stacked with talent that contributed to the chaos:

Noah Randolph (10th Planet Decatur): The PGF veteran (with over 40 matches logged in the PGF system) played the role of the "Final Boss" for much of the bracket. Randolph stopped the hype train of Alex Denson in its tracks and proved why he is one of the toughest outs in the league. It took sub-minute finishes from the eventual gold and silver medalists to finally knock him out.

Christopher McConnell (Kagefit): If there was an award for "Most Violent," it would go to McConnell. A true "Kill or Be Killed" competitor, McConnell went 3-2 on the day with all three wins coming by Kill, including two in one minute or less (0:44 vs. Grayson Mann and 1:00 vs. Tim Gray). With zero points for playing it safe, McConnell is exactly the kind of chaos agent PGF fans love to watch.

What's Next?

With Anthony Salisbury and Travis Haven locked in, the qualifier trail rolls on. Pasadena on December 13th and Dallas on December 20th offer more shots at the Season 9 draft pool. If Auburn was any indication, Season 9 is shaping up to be the most competitive yet.