is his real name amon???

My theory is rather simple.

There is only two real answers to "Who is Amon?"

A). Very easily, he is someone brand new we have no prior connection with.

B). He gave us a hint during the 3rd episode "The Revelation". Before he makes his revelation of what he can do to benders. He tells us a story from his childhood. About how his village was attacked by firebenders...leaving his face scarred among other things.

It is my opinion that the only character that Amon could be from A:TLA...is Lee from the Earth episode #7 "Zuko Alone". In where Lee is a small boy (younger than Aang was), and whose family and village as a whole was being bullied by a group of rougue soldiers. Zuko helps this boy and his family defend themselves. When it is revealed Zuko is a firebender, Lee and his family reject him outright. Lee is especially suspicious, as his demeanor towards Zuko changes drastically. It is clear he hates firebenders, physically telling Zuko he hates him...even after Zuko just saved his life.

Lee demonstartes every trait a villain could have as a young boy. Stealing anything he can get his hands on whether that is food...or broadswords. He isn't afraid to confront those older and more powerful than he. While friendly as a boy, his distrust of firebenders, especially the way he reacted to Zuko, could very easily be a life long trait, and eventual obsession.

We do not know what happens to Lee or his family after Zuko willingly leaves the Earth village. It is very possible, by foresaking Zuko's kindness, his village and his family could have come to harm from other firebenders...who were not as kind as Zuko.

I am convinced this young boy Lee who would be approximately 79-80 years old in the new series makes the most sense, if the character is from the original series. We do not know what Amon's face is like, nor how old he is. If age is a factor, and I still believe Lee could very well be 80 years old. It may also be possible that Amon could be Lee's son.

I've already given my ideas on how Amon might take away powers by being a waterbender, and now I think that my thoughts are validated with this new idea. I think Amon is actually Tarlok. He's a waterbender. Thus making my theory of him being a bloodbender even more likely. Him creating a task force against "Amon" just gives his alter ego more power with the masses and allows him to create an army with greater ease. Notice how he was resolute with trying to recruit Korra as well. He figured it would be his best rallying cry for the non-benders of the city and eventually the world. "The oppressive Avatar wishes to silence us with her powers!" The chi blockers with him could possibly be members of the task force he created as well. Loyal followers that work both in the light and the shadows create an even more effective army. Think about it.

This would also explain why he refused to take her powers away. He needs her around so he can use her to spread his hatred of benders. He's smart and has connections throughout the world, as well as plenty of money to accomplish his goals. All of the gear and such that amon gives to his followers doesn't just come from nowhere. All of the information that I've gathered so far leads to Tarlok being Amon. Finally, we know nothing of Tarlok's backstory. His parents very well may have been killed by a firebender extremest with them being waterbenders and all.