The Unstoppable Trio: Simp, Cellium, and aBeZy
Legends in the CDL Arena
Chris “Simp” Lehr emerged swiftly in the esports scene, claiming MVP at the 2019 Call of Duty World League Championship with eUnited. He soon became a force with Atlanta FaZe, earning Season MVP honors in both 2021 and 2024. His incredible consistency and impact on the game are reflected in his top-tier stats, including an overall KD above 1.12 in the 2024 season.
McArthur “Cellium” Jovel has been a cornerstone of FaZe’s dominance, securing Season MVP in 2022. A perennial First Team All-Star, he earned accolades in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 , a testament to his elite-level and reliable gameplay. Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris is no less stellar! He took home the Championships MVP in 2021, and earned First Team All-Star honors in 2023, followed by Second Team All-Star in 2025.
Their individual brilliance combined to form Atlanta FaZe’s most enduring and successful era.
Dominance Across Years: Major Wins with This Core Lineup
This trio, often alongside Arcitys or SlasheR in earlier years and later with Drazah, achieved extraordinary results:
2021 Major Wins & Championship
Atlanta FaZe captured three CDL Majors (Stages 1, 3, and 4) and the 2021 CDL Championship, with that core lineup including aBeZy, Simp, Cellium, and Arcitys.
2023 Major II Victory
The same trio (plus SlasheR) reclaimed Major II in 2023.
Success in 2024 and 2025
Major II (2024) win, with Drazah joining as the new main AR.
Major I and II (2025) wins, plus a CDL Minor win and Esports World Cup title.
Their run is one of CDL’s most consistent and decorated in history.
Why They Have Established Themselves as a CDL Dynasty
Strength:
Longevity & Consistency - From 2020 through 2025, the trio maintained a central role in FaZe's success across various game titles and seasons.
Individual Prowess:
MVPs to All-Star selections – each player brings top-tier talent. Simp's dual MVPs (2021, 2024), Cellium's MVP (2022), aBeZy's Champs MVP (2021).
Collective Impact:
Dominated every title year, from 2021's complete sweep of Majors and Champs, to 2023–25 continued Major wins and international success at the eSports World Cup.
Adaptability:
Transitioned smoothly through game updates (Cold War, MW3, Black Ops 6), consistently remaining at the top.
Reddit fans frequently express admiration for Simp’s impact, with one saying:
”All the people saying FaZe would be fine without Simp … they wouldn’t be competing for championships with an average SMG in his place" Reddit
Fans and viewers are unlikely to witness another trio of this caliber. It marks the unfortunate conclusion of a dominant era in CDL and CoD history.