Axe (gamer)
American electronic sports player
Jeffrey Williamson (born 1991), known professionally as Axe, is an American professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player. As of 2025, he is ranked as the 7th best Melee player in the world and has finished in the top ten of formal rankings presented by Red Bull and esports team Panda Global every year between 2016 and 2022. Some of his notable tournament placements at major Melee tournaments include first place at Smash Summit 8, second place at GENESIS 6, and fifth place at EVO 2014.
Williamson has primarily competed using Pikachu and is widely considered to be the best Melee Pikachu player of all time. Commentators have noted his fast-paced style of play. He has been sponsored by the esports team Tempo Storm since 2015. A 2021 list compiled by PGstats ranked Williamson as the twelfth-greatest Melee player of all time.
Career
Early career and sponsorship (2007–2015)
Williamson started playing Super Smash Bros. Melee upon its release in 2001.
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