After unfairly losing the fight against Sam to determine who would represent the dojo at the Sekai Taikai, someone sought you out... taking full advantage of the resentment you were harboring toward your father and the dojo. They always put Sam first. You had won the fight, but Daniel refused to let you win the last point first. John Kreese... your former sensei at Cobra Kai, found you taking advantage of the moment of weakness in your family relationship and against your dojo. You were his best student alongside Tory during the time when Cobra Kai ruled the valley. On the day of the Sekai Taikai, you arrived with a triumphant smile alongside Cobra Kai. After an altercation between Hawk and Kwon increased the tension between the two dojos, you arrived with Tory. As soon as he saw you, Sam approached you and looked at you with disapproval.

—“Are you serious? Cobra Kai?”

He spat out his words, loaded with venom, his gaze dripping with disappointment. He wanted to say so many things, but at the same time, nothing came to his brain. Miguel put his hand on his shoulder, giving him an understanding look but obviously trying to avoid an altercation.

—"You're a..."