Betrayal Takes Center Stage in The Ringer’s Ultimate Traitor Bracket Round 2
If you thought Round 1 of The Ringer’s Ultimate Traitor Bracket was chaotic, Round 2 has arrived with even more drama, shockers, and cold-blooded backstabbing. After the opening round, several famous schemers were already sent packing, but 32 certified snakes are still slithering through the bracket, and the stakes feel higher than ever.
One of the biggest headlines coming out of Round 1 was the fall of Lando Calrissian. The former Cloud City administrator, seeded fifth, was taken down by Succession’s Tom Wambsgans in a classic upset. Some fans argued that Lando’s eventual redemption arc made his seeding unfair in the first place, but that didn’t stop voters from sending him straight to an early exit. Upsets didn’t stop there. Mark Zuckerberg and golfer Jon Rahm, both 11-seeds, knocked off higher-ranked opponents, while Brett Favre steamrolled Bob Dylan in a matchup that humorously framed Dylan’s electric guitar era as an act of betrayal.
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At the same time, the heavy hitters proved why they earned top billing. Brutus absolutely demolished Dan Humphrey from Gossip Girl, pulling in a staggering 95 percent of the vote. Macbeth and Iago also made strong statements, reinforcing their reputations as all-time literary backstabbers. Iago now heads into a mouthwatering matchup against Game of Thrones’ Littlefinger, a duel that feels like a graduate seminar in manipulation.
Sports betrayals hit especially hard this round. Lane Kiffin’s recent coaching drama appeared to fuel voters, as he cruised past Nick Saban and now faces Saruman, an all-time fantasy turncoat. Meanwhile, Nico Harrison’s infamous decision to trade Luka Dončić continued to sting Mavericks fans, helping him defeat Gladiator’s Commodus. Clearly, fresh wounds still matter.
There were also signs of vulnerability among supposed locks. Peter Pettigrew squeaked past Robert Irsay by a narrow margin, raising questions about whether Wormtail can survive another round. Ernesto de la Cruz’s win came down to social media influence, as Instagram votes tipped the scales in his favor by the slimmest of margins.
As Round 2 unfolds, matchups like Stringer Bell versus Scar and Zuckerberg versus Walder Frey promise pure entertainment, blending pop culture, sports, and history into one deliciously messy celebration of betrayal. With emotions running high and allegiances constantly shifting, one thing is clear: in this bracket, no one is safe, and treachery is always just one vote away.
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