MAJOR EDIT: NBC put out a press release a bit ago for it. Some classic events like Joust, Hang Tough, The Wall, and the Eliminator will survive. They will be utilizing water skis, special effects, and the latest technology to update your favorite games and some new ones. The new Gladiators will be action and stunt stars, both male and female. American Gladiators is currently casting contestants, so it’s a go. And fixed a spelling error. And a quick retraction: I thought it said “Jet skis”, but the release said “water skis”; I apologize.
A bit ago it was rumored that NBC might be looking into a revival of American Gladiators. According to Cynopsis, it seems that the rumor has come true. NBC has ordered the old 80s and 90s syndicated television series from MGM-TV and Reveille. It will still have a group of Gladiators (four men and four women) facing regular people. This time around, however, they will give contestants more of a chance to train and we will get more of a back story on them.
I think I said it before, but my only fear is the cheese-factor from the old version. If this version takes itself too seriously and loses one of the main fun parts it had. I can’t wait to see the new games that can be implemented as we are in the 21st century, though.
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