Round 1 of El-Balad’s Ultimate Traitor Bracket showcased a mix of well-known betrayers and unexpected upsets among the 64 contestants. The bracket is now down to 32 as we advance to Round 2.
Key Matchup Highlights
- Lando Calrissian (5-seed) faced a surprising defeat against Tom Wambsgans (12-seed) from Succession.
- LeBron James returns, advancing past Dennis Nedry (Jurassic Park) in a compelling matchup.
- Brutus (1-seed) dominated with 95% of the votes against Dan Humphrey (Gossip Girl).
- In another upset, Brett Favre (10-seed) decisively defeated Bob Dylan (7-seed).
Exceptional Performers
Certain characters not only advanced but also made a significant impact. Brutus, along with literary figures Macbeth and Iago, maintained their high seeds with strong early performances.
Surprising Defeats
- Nick Saban fell to Lane Kiffin, who recently switched from Ole Miss to LSU.
- Nico Harrison, former GM of the Mavericks, defeated Commodus from Gladiator, further igniting the Mavs fanbase unrest.
- Peter Pettigrew narrowly escaped an early elimination, winning by just 8 percentage points.
Round 2 Voting and Upcoming Matchups
The polls for Round 2 are now closed. Voters eagerly await new matchups, some of which include:
- Brutus versus Luís Figo
- Iago facing off against Littlefinger from Game of Thrones
- Stringer Bell going head-to-head with Scar from The Lion King
Fans are encouraged to return on Wednesday to participate in the next round of voting in the Sweet 16.
