Name That Spy!

[Mr. Jimmyface]

Per Tom's most recent update, GWF Commissioner Iron Hand's spies will be revealed in 2124.

That said, let's hear who you think the spies are/were. He claimed to have a spy on every team, which may or may not be accurate, but everyone here has theories and suspects...

I see Splinter Cell working against the FDF and being under the command of Iron Hand. Anivar offered them a chance to earn a spot in the company. Iron Hand can give them a spot. Who do you think their loyalty will ultimately go to?

Let's open up the floor to wild accusations and rampant speculation...

[Alexander Ubel]

Crap! I have some ideas and will post later tonight, but now I'm going to have to avoid the board when it gets to the release date so I can read the handbook and not be spoiled when the truth is revealed.

[Alexander Ubel]

So here are my picks and my theory on why.

FDF - I'm picking Anivar to leave the team for obvious reason but I wouldn't go so far as to say he is a spy. I think the spy on the FDF, if there is one at all, will turn out to be Tauran. The man is already distraught from the backwards aging and a person like Iron Hand could easily offer to help him for a price.

Outlaw Nation - The Betrayer : Its in the name, and I for one think that Betrayer would do what it takes to keep himself safe, even giving up his teammates.

The Gladiators - I could be wrong and even with new Gladiators coming in, I'm going to go with no one. We have seen a changing of the guards with the Aethrans before.

Eugenics Project - The Dark Menace : Monolith is on loan and that is all. The Dark Menace is helping Iron Hand in his cause for his own reasons.

The Animen - Again I am going to go with no one, but I hope Swarm breaks away from this dead end team. I also see She Devil becoming The Main Events new valet.

The Greatest Show - Tanck is my pick here. Bo reason just a guess. We are sure to see a split and Vin Strutter will either be ousted from leadership or Tricks will form a rival group to face Strutter.

The Titans - No one that I can get a clear guess one.

The Troubleshooters - VIDTEK is an out and out spy!

The Resistance - Sultana.

Final tally for Iron Hands spies :
Tauran
The Betrayer
The Dark Menace
Tanck
Vidtek
Sultana

Of course these are just guesses and we will know for sure come July 10th.

[Deleted]

Maybe Havocs a spy for the gladitors ?

[Mr. Jimmyface]

Let me enter my pics:

FDF SPY(S) - Sleeper Cell. Of all the teams, this apppears to be a very obvious pic. A group of masked individuals who are doing this because Anivar has promised to help them land GWF contracts. You know that at least one of them will either be caught by or willingly go to Iron Hand and spill the beans. Of the one(s) who go willingly, a contract might be their reward for their loyalty. Besides, never trust anyone in a mask. (Saboteur, I'm looking at you, son!)

OUTLAW NATION SPY(S) - Sly Drury. Of the members of the organization, he is the most opportunistic of the bunch. Whether or not his ultimate loyalty is to Iron Hand is irrelevent. If there is a chance for power and opportunity, he will reach out for it. He is a true mercenary, and I will not be surprised to see his involved as a spy.

GLADIATOR SPY(S) - Disaster. I realize this choice will be scoffed by a lot of people, but he has a history of leaving Aethra to work with other teams before. Say what you will about the circumstances leading up to his initial reason for being off of the team. And with the rumors of Spike's tenure of Minister of War coming to an end, it could behoove him to find some form of backing soon. Scratch that - let's say protection. He is the most loyal to Spike of any of the Gladiators on the current roster, and that could make him a target for enemies within Aethran society. It's not a popular pick of mine, and I don't even like it, but I think it is also possible, so I'm going with it. But unlike other suspects, I think Disaster would only do this out of necessity, and not out of personal gain. Again, I don't like this pick, but I'm going to go with it.

EUGENICS PROJECT SPY(S) - The entire team! Not a one of them would resist an opportunity for advancement, experimentation and/or working against the GWF roster. I could see the whole team throwing in with Iron Hand. Unlike Disaster, this is my easiest pick to envision.

ANI-MEN SPY(S) - Plethador and She Devil. He's a marginal wrestler experiencing a rapid rush of success in spite of his skills. She's a manipulative femme fatale who is second to none in the skill of seduction. In both cases, there is a clear display of ego to them. And whenever ego is prevalent, evil trappings can find root much quicker. Besides, they could contend to become the GWF's ultimate (if not unlikely) power couple with Iron Hand's backing. And don't think either one of them isn't thinking of how they can increase their stake in the company, and in their own reputations.

THE GREATEST SHOW SPY(S) - Gryt. Thought I was going to say Tanck, weren't ya? Too easy! He's been there and done that. Gryt, on the other hand, is a wrestler hungry for respect. If loyalty can translate into status in the GWF, he would be willing to cut lose his team for his own gain. And when you consider his current situation is on a bickering team where he's stuck in a marginal tag team and being hit on by Rotunda left and right, no one would blame him for throwing in with Iron Hand.

TITANS SPY(S): Payback. His return to the Titans was a ruse. When I discovered that Iron Mane recruited both is partners and his managers without recruiting him made no sense to me. He is arguably one of the more talented stars on the roster and someone who is willing to go toe to toe with anyone. My theory is a simple one. He was contacted separately from Bloodline, Encubus and Mother Superior to return to the Titans and work as a mole. He never fit in with them, and he is struggling for finding a place to belong in the GWF. He has had issues with acceptance since he came to the GWF. However, unlike the other spies under Iron Hand's rule, I am not sure that Payback will remain his spy. I can see one of two things happening with him. If either Encubus or Bloodline chose to leave Iron Hand behind, he could step in to their spot with little difficulty and would probably be wildly successful teamed with either of them as a partner. But just as easily, I could see him experiencing acceptance from his Titan teammates, and that loyalty being the impetus for him defying Iron Hand. While a likely spy, his outcome is the most uncertain yet decisive. If he is a spy, this will lead to him getting a very high spot in Iron Mane's organization, or will galvanize Payback into the figurehead to strike against Iron Mane. Whether I am correct in his being a spy, I think Payback is heading for his biggest year in 2124.

THE TROUBLESHOOTERS AND VIDTEK ARE SPIES - MOVING ON...

THE RESISTANCE SPY(S) - None. This is a team of individuals who are tired of the mind games played by both sides. Of all of them, Valour was someone who I thought could be a spy, but I think he is tired of being defined by who he chooses to side with. Ever since he came to the GWF, his allegiances have been at the forefront, not his ability in the ring. Sultana is another suspect, but I fail to see what reward could possibly sway her. And when it comes to Wolf, Kill Prey & Shann-Ra, they already have what they want most, and that's competition. I am going to go out on a limb and declare The Resistance 100% spy free.

THE MAIN EVENT? - I'm not touching someone that enigmatic. I don't even know if he'll be here next year, so I'm not even going to bother with him.

SUMMARY OF MR. JIMMYFACE'S SUSPECTS:

SLEEPER CELL
SLY DRURY
DISASTER
EUGENICS PROJECT
PLETHADOR & SHE-DEVIL
GRYT
PAYBACK
THE TROUBLESHOOTERS
VIDTEK

We now return to rampant speculation and finger pointing... gee, I feel like Fox News!

[Alexander Ubel]

Some nice theories Mr.Jimmyface.

I'm calling Ensor as a former Sleeper Cell member though and his reason for joining the FDF.

[Deleted]

i'm sticking by my guess like it or not.

[Mr. Jimmyface]

Cool... we need more people to make guesses. C'mon gang - it's like an Oscar party. Let's make some picks and then have fun figuring out who came the closest!

[marktaggart]

-I think Betrayer is a likely spy because, well, he's a "betrayer".
-I also think US Male could end up being a shocking spy. He's done nothing, he may be frustrated enough to jump at the chance to earn some points with the boss.
-Rage may be a spy as well. Why? Well, he's been so horrible for me that he MUST be intentionally sabotaging the Gladiators!
-I don't trust Deadliest Of The Species for some reason.
-She Devil may be an obvious one.
-Rotunda may be a spy, too. She asks too many questions!
-Did Payback really stop working with Divided We Fall? I don't think so!

Those are my picks.

[Eliath]

FDF SPY: US Male
OUTLAW NATION SPY: American Guy
GLADIATOR SPY: Disaster
EUGENICS PROJECT SPY: Dark Menace
ANIMEN SPY: She Devil
GREATEST SHOW SPY: Scimitar
TITANS SPY: Nitro
TROYBLESHOOTERS SPY: Vidtek
RESTSTANCE SPY: Valour

SLEEPER CELL MEMBERS: Ensor, Varsity & Sabre