JokersUpdates.com: Survivor Discussion - American Gladiators Returns Featuring Former Big Brother, Survivor Players

By John Powell - Slam Wrestling

When I was in my early twenties American Gladiators was a staple of Saturday morning television mostly because it followed WWE television at that time. Kudos to the Programming Director.

I became a fan as it mirrored pro-wrestling in so many ways but the catch was it was a real competition. There were big name personalities. There was over-the-top physical challenges. There was lively commentary.

Now, 37 years after the original series debuted and after 18 years after its reboot, the series returns. This time it is an Amazon Prime show, property and hosted by WWE’s The Miz and Rocsi Diaz. For those who have never experienced the human demolition derby that is American Gladiators, it is a real-life version of Stephen King’s The Running Man. Everyday contestants from all walks of life compete against the show’s chosen Gladiators in a series of rigorous challenges. The winner of each of the men’s and women’s elimination tournaments is rewarded with a $100,000 prize and the title of American Gladiator Champion. In the past, some of the winners have even gone on to become Gladiators themselves.

https://slamwrestling.net/features/american-gladiators-returns-in-modern-wrestler-fueled-reboot/