Punk Withdraws From Capcom Cup 12 Due to Passport Issues, Tokido Steps In as Replacement

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27 February 2026 08:48

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American Street Fighter 6 player Victor "Punk" Woodley has been forced to withdraw from Capcom Cup 12 in Japan after passport problems prevented him from travelling in time for the event.
Punk confirmed the situation on social media, writing: "Sad to say I won't be able to compete at capcom cup this year. Had some passport issues and not able to get a new one fast enough to attend, sorry for everyone i let down we will be back next year aiming even harder for the win!"

Victor "Punk" Woodley will not be competing at Capcom Cup 12. The prominent American Street Fighter 6 player has withdrawn from the event after running into passport problems that made travelling to Japan impossible within the available timeframe. Capcom confirmed the withdrawal and announced the next eligible player in the Capcom Pro Tour 2025 Global Points standings, Hajime "Tokido" Taniguchi, will step in to take Punk's spot.

What Punk Said and What Happened

Punk addressed the situation directly on social media with a message that was short but clearly written under real disappointment: "Sad to say I won't be able to compete at capcom cup this year. Had some passport issues and not able to get a new one fast enough to attend, sorry for everyone i let down we will be back next year aiming even harder for the win!"

The specifics of the passport problem were not disclosed beyond that.

Punk's Road to This Moment

To understand why this withdrawal stings as much as it does, Punk's competitive history with the Capcom Cup is worth knowing.

He has been one of the most respected American players in Street Fighter's competitive scene for years.

What had been missing from his resume was a major championship. The closest he came was the 2019 Capcom Cup grand final, where he faced Eduardo "iDom" Perez and came up short. That loss has been part of his competitive story ever since, the near-miss that defined what he was still chasing.

Then in 2024, Punk finally broke through at Evo Las Vegas, claiming the title at one of the fighting game community's most iconic tournaments. In the aftermath of that win, he was explicit about what came next: the Capcom Cup was the goal. Qualifying for Capcom Cup 12 through the Pro Tour standings was the execution of that stated plan.

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Punk Withdraws From Capcom Cup 12 Due to Passport Issues, Tokido Steps In as Replacement

Drama

27 February 2026 08:48

Tags: Capcom

TL;DR

American Street Fighter 6 player Victor "Punk" Woodley has been forced to withdraw from Capcom Cup 12 in Japan after passport problems prevented him from travelling in time for the event.
Punk confirmed the situation on social media, writing: "Sad to say I won't be able to compete at capcom cup this year. Had some passport issues and not able to get a new one fast enough to attend, sorry for everyone i let down we will be back next year aiming even harder for the win!"

Victor "Punk" Woodley will not be competing at Capcom Cup 12. The prominent American Street Fighter 6 player has withdrawn from the event after running into passport problems that made travelling to Japan impossible within the available timeframe. Capcom confirmed the withdrawal and announced the next eligible player in the Capcom Pro Tour 2025 Global Points standings, Hajime "Tokido" Taniguchi, will step in to take Punk's spot.

What Punk Said and What Happened

Punk addressed the situation directly on social media with a message that was short but clearly written under real disappointment: "Sad to say I won't be able to compete at capcom cup this year. Had some passport issues and not able to get a new one fast enough to attend, sorry for everyone i let down we will be back next year aiming even harder for the win!"

The specifics of the passport problem were not disclosed beyond that.

Punk's Road to This Moment

To understand why this withdrawal stings as much as it does, Punk's competitive history with the Capcom Cup is worth knowing.

He has been one of the most respected American players in Street Fighter's competitive scene for years.

What had been missing from his resume was a major championship. The closest he came was the 2019 Capcom Cup grand final, where he faced Eduardo "iDom" Perez and came up short. That loss has been part of his competitive story ever since, the near-miss that defined what he was still chasing.

Then in 2024, Punk finally broke through at Evo Las Vegas, claiming the title at one of the fighting game community's most iconic tournaments. In the aftermath of that win, he was explicit about what came next: the Capcom Cup was the goal. Qualifying for Capcom Cup 12 through the Pro Tour standings was the execution of that stated plan.

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