Fan Casting Forge in Apex Legends

James McCormick, nicknamed "The Forge", was a 5-time Hyperfighting Federation champion before he was set to join the Apex Games. He has already achieved widespread popularity as the "People's Champ". His entrance to the games was highly anticipated because of his popularity, alongside his sponsorship by Hammond Robotics. Before his official entrance to the games, he was being interviewed live by Outland Television's Lisa Stone when Revenant snuck behind him and impaled him, immediately causing his death at the age of 28.