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New American Gladiators: Wrestlers Rule!
17 Apr
Summary
- New Gladiators cast features many professional wrestlers.
- The Miz hosts the revived competition series.
- Show premieres Thursday on Amazon Prime Video.
The latest revival of "American Gladiators" is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing back the iconic competition with a modern twist. This new iteration features a significant lineup of professional wrestlers joining the ranks of the Gladiators, including Jessie Godderz ("Steel"), Eric Bugenhagen ("Bull"), Kailey Latimer ("Hurricane"), Jessica Roden ("Supernova"), and Michael Wardlow ("Fang").
Hosting the revived series is WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin. The showrunner, Daniel Calin, emphasized that wrestlers possess the ideal blend of fierceness, agility, strength, tenacity, and showmanship required for the demanding Gladiator roles. This focus on professional wrestlers highlights a transfer of skills from the ring to the arena.
The Gladiators, including Jessie Godderz, undergo two weeks of practice before taping to ensure they understand the rules and can effectively participate in the $100,000 competition without hindering the contenders. Godderz specifically noted the cargo net climb as a challenging obstacle within The Eliminator.
Filming captures the raw adrenaline and emotion of the competitors immediately after strenuous events, aiming to replicate the appeal of the original series. The revival aims to capitalize on the strong sense of Americana and national pride associated with "American Gladiators."
