Passion UA has officially benched Michael “Grim” Wince after NRG showed interest in a transfer. This follows the recent loan of Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold, who will join the starting lineup in Grim’s place.
This marks a major roster change for the international Counter-Strike 2 team as they prepare for upcoming events, including ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1.
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Grim’s Move Driven by Personal Factors
Grim’s potential return to a North American lineup reportedly played a major role in the decision. The 25-year-old is said to prefer joining an American team to stay closer to family and practice in the North American region.
The American rifler had been an important part of the former Complexity core that joined Passion UA in August 2025. During his time with the organization, he posted a 1.14 rating, following a 1.09 rating across his previous years with Complexity.
Despite strong individual numbers, the opportunity to return home reportedly made NRG’s proposal difficult to refuse.
Senzu Steps Into Starting Lineup
To fill Grim’s spot, Passion UA brought in Senzu from Mongolia on loan. This continues their global roster strategy and adds a younger player to the team.
The updated Passion UA roster now features:
- Johnny “JT” Theodosiou
- Santino “try” Rigal
- Vladyslav “Kvem” Korol
- Nick “nicx” Lee
- Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold
What’s Next for Passion UA? First Test at ESL Pro League
Passion UA will debut with Senzu at ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1, starting March 1. This event will be their first test after the roster change.
With Grim possibly joining NRG and Passion UA updating their roster, this transfer could impact the wider North American CS2 esports scene.
