“I want to win a World Series” Jukeyz talks Black Ops 7 and Red Bull motivation

During an interview, Warzone pro Jukeyz opened up to Esports Insider about his motivations, thoughts on Black Ops 7, and what his long-term goals are as a competitor. At the Warzone Global Finals in October 2025, Jukeyz put on an impressive performance, placing third overall in the competition.

Jukeyz is an accomplished Warzone player with a wealth of experience competing at the pro level, so here are a few highlights from our interview with the skilled Call of Duty player.

Black Ops 7 is shaking things up this November with wall jumping and a focus on futuristic equipment. Esports Insider asked Jukeyz what he thinks about the upcoming COD and how he feels about advanced movement returning to the Call of Duty franchise.

“I enjoyed the Black Ops 7 beta, to be honest. I liked the wall jumping; it was very different because we’ve been boots-on-the-ground recently in Call of Duty. Being able to bounce off walls adds a bit of flavour to the gameplay. I’m looking forward to playing Black Ops 7 when it comes out.”

Later in the interview, Jukeyz indicated that wall jumping will be great for pros because it adds the opportunity for unexpected plays on the battlefield. Overall, Jukeyz appears to be looking forward to Black Ops 7, and he’s excited for the new ways to move, too.

The fifth Call of Duty game, titled World at War, is a classic that introduced millions of gamers to COD zombies and multiplayer. Upon being asked about which Call of Duty deserves a remake, Jukeyz told Esports Insider that he’d like to see a remade Call of Duty World at War in the future.

“I want a remake of World at War. It brings back a lot of memories from when zombies first came into play. We did have WW2, which was quite similar, but it wasn’t a remake.”

Activision hasn’t shied away from remaking its most popular Call of Duty titles, so it’s quite possible that they’ll recreate World at War eventually.

When asked about what motivates him as an athlete, Jukeyz had a few different answers. Red Bull’s support throughout Jukeyz’s journey, along with his team, provides ample motivation while competing.

“When I first started competing, I was just doing it for fun. I ended up becoming one of the best players at the time, going into lockdown when everybody was gaming. Then I got picked up by Red Bull, I think that’s what really woke up the beast inside me to want to be the best in the world. I felt proud to represent something, and it turned out to be the best brand you can ever work with.”

Red Bull has been a constant in Jukeyz’s esports career, but while team commitment can be a strong motivator, Jukeyz also referenced his son as a major inspiration in his life.

“I also have a three-year-old son, so it kind of balances out with me representing Red Bull and doing it for my child, too. Those two come together, and it really brings out the beast inside me to want to do great every single year.”

Becoming a famous esports athlete is a long road to walk, so we asked Jukeyz about his advice for young gamers in the UK who want to get started in esports. Jukeyz shared that he would advise gamers to start streaming their gameplay on platforms like Twitch or YouTube, as that’s how he turned his hobby into a career.

“I streamed, which was a big part of how I do this as a job. If you think you’re good at a game, make sure you’re streaming it and letting the world see. One day, you could wake up, and you have one viewer, it might even be a family member. The next day, you can have 10 viewers, and the next day after that, you could have 100; every day is different. Showcase to the world, and you never know, one day you might take off.”

Streaming is key to building an online following in the video game world. Though you might start small with only a few viewers, it’s worth it for the opportunity to show your talents to a broad audience.

At the end of the interview, we asked Jukeyz about his long-term goals for the future. As a 29-year-old athlete, Jukeyz explained that he may only compete for a few more years, so he’d like to win a World Series before retiring.

“I want to win a World Series. I’m the oldest player in the top 10 in Warzone. I don’t know how many years I’ve got left in me to compete. I know I can play the game, but it comes with other people trusting you. I just came in third this year, so I’m making progress.”

As Jukeyz continues to grind to achieve his goals, esports fans can expect to see more of him in 2026 and beyond. Call of Duty is heading in a new direction with Black Ops 7, but armed with an appreciation for wall jumping and a strong dedication to his team, Jukeyz is ready for anything.