So we have set the scene and introduced the Colusseum in which the battle will be set, the Lanxess arena in Cologne, Germany. Now it is time for me to introduce the Gladiators.

The LEGENDS

These 8 teams recieved an invite to the ESL One Cologne 2015 tournament due to proving themselves at the previous CSGO Major back in the spring, ESL ONE Katowice 2015. As such these teams will be looking to hold their own against those looking for their blood!

The ’Ones to watch’ are kindly provided by our very own KYAN1TE from NiPGaming.TV.

So who are the Legends?

Name: fnatic

Line up: olofmeisteR, JW, flusha, pronax, krimz

One to watch: olofmeisteR

Name: Luminosity Gaming

Line up: FalleN, fer, steel, boltz, cold

One to watch: FalleN

Name: mousesports

Line up: chrisJ, denis, Spiidi, nex, gob b

One to watch: nex

Name: Natus Vincere

Line up: Zeus, Edward, GuardiaN, seized, flamie

One to watch: GuardiaN

Name: Ninjas in Pyjamas

Line up: friberg, GeT_RiGhT, f0rest, Xizt, allu

One to watch: GeT_RiGhT

Name: Team EnVyUs

Line up: Happy-, NBK, kioShiMa, kennyS, apEX

One to watch: kennyS

Name: Team SoloMid

Line up: dupreeh, device, Xyp9x, cajunb, karrigan

One to watch: device

Name: Virtus.Pro

Line up: TaZ, byali, Neo, pashaBiceps, Snax

One to watch: Snax

So there we have it, the 8 Legends teams looking to hold their own at ESL One Cologne 2015.

Coming up soon I will introduce you to The Challengers!