The band is back together as Tristan “Yawi” Cabrera, John Paul “H2Wo” Salonga, and Renejay “Renejay” Barcarse — once dubbed the “Big Three” of Nexplay — are set to reunite in Honor of Kings.
They’ve dominated Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and now, they’re out to conquer new grounds.
Tristan "Yawi" Cabrera, John Paul "H2Wo" Salonga, and Renejay "Renejay" Barcarse—once dubbed the “Big Three” of Nexplay—are officially taking their talents to Honor of Kings, shaking up the mobile MOBA landscape and launching a bold new chapter in their esports careers.
The trio’s move was confirmed on Thursday, July 4 after the Honor of Kings’ official channels dropped a video unveiling their arrival, alongside popular content creators Setsuna “Akosi Dogie” Ignacio and Oscar “Sumpak” Romero.
It came a day after all three players parted ways with their respective squads in MPL and MDL Philippines.
Yawi recently completed a one-season stint with TNC Pro Team following a decorated MPL career that included championship runs with Echo Philippines and a historic overseas campaign in Indonesia, where he won back-to-back MPL titles.
TNC thanked Yawi in a farewell post, calling him a key leader and “Idolo” on and off the battlefield.
Renejay also exited Aurora Gaming following back-to-back seasons with the team.
His return in Season 14 helped fuel a surprise run to the grand finals, where Aurora finished as runners-up. Despite a disappointing exit in Season 15’s playoffs, the organization praised Renejay’s consistency and veteran presence.
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H2Wo, one of Nexplay’s original stars, departed Smart Omega Neos after two seasons in MDL Philippines, where he helped the team secure consecutive top-four finishes.
The move marks a fresh start for the trio, who have competed at the highest levels of Mobile Legends and now look to make their mark in Honor of Kings