American Gladiators
Overview
American Gladiators is back, and this time it is global. Amateur contenders from across the United States compete against sixteen elite Gladiators drawn from professional wrestling and elite sport, including three-time AEW TNT Champion Wardlow and Big Brother veteran Jessie Godderz.
Hosted by WWE's Mike "The Miz" Mizanin with Rocsi Diaz as sideline reporter, the competition runs through classic events including Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall, alongside new challenges The Ring and Collision. The format follows preliminary heats, semifinals, and a championship final filmed near Paris, France.
Cast
Mike Mizanin
Rocsi Diaz
Chris Rose
Abigail Lay
Ayinde Warren
Daniella Means
Dani Speegle
Drew Aggouras
Fun Facts
- The revival was hosted by WWE Superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, marking another pro-wrestling tie to the franchise's history (Hulk Hogan famously co-hosted the 2008 NBC reboot). TV personality Rocsi Diaz joined as the sideline reporter explaining event rules and Gladiator stats, with veteran sportscaster Chris Rose providing play-by-play commentary.
- Amazon MGM Studios greenlit the reboot following the massive ratings surge of the 2024 BBC Gladiators revival in the UK. Directed by Ramy Romany and executive produced by Daniel Calin and Barry Poznick, the US version was designed to launch a fresh international wave for the franchise, coinciding with new arena live tours and international editions.