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Awesome: Mike Adamle, the old American Gladiators...

skeets — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:15:46 EST

Awesome: Mike Adamle, the old American Gladiators announcer, is going to debut for the WWE this Sunday at the Royal Rumble. Awesomer: The news was posted by "Larry Csonka." [411mania.com]

Meet Your New American Gladiators

skeets — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:05:08 EST

What better way to start burying our infamous 'Nightmare Ant' overlord than with another entry into the timeless "nightmare fuel" tag? Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you ... one of you newest American Gladiators ... HELLGA!

You'll have to swing by NBC to see all twelve of the Gladiators pics and bios, but be forewarned: Hellga's not even close to the scariest looking female of the bunch. (My early vote goes to Fury. Yikes!)

And oh, that male Gladiator Wolf we kept hearing about? He actually looks like a wolf! I cannot wait for this show to start!

American Gladiators Bios [NBC] (via We Are The Postmen)

Just A Few More Weeks Until American Gladiators

Leitch — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:40:38 EST

Shortly after the new year, that "American Gladiators" show premieres on NBC. (It doesn't require much, you know, writing.) As longtime fans of the original, we are warily optimistic about this ... at least we were, until we read this on-set report.

Shouted over the PA, we hear directions given to these muscle-bound freaks of nature. The director says things like, "Howl for me, Wolf," and "More posing, Justice" and my personal favorite - "Look menacingly while you stare at your balls" (he was referring to the giant balls that were swinging from the rafters, I hope).

Hey, there's only one more "30 Rock." There ain't much more else on. Though we really wish Olbermann would show up at the midway point and tell us whom we should hate. We need signposts.

My Brain Says Rage has some info on this as well.

American Gladiators: A Saturday In The Gladiator Arena [LAist]

You, Too, Can Battle A Gladiator

Leitch — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:35:01 EDT

As you might have heard, NBC is bringing back "American Gladiators" as a midseason replacement this year. This is, of course, outstanding news, though we have a feeling they'll make everybody cut their hair.

If you'd like to be a contestant on the show, NBC has a big questionnaire to fill out, and they want all kinds of details. Sample questions:

What is the next milestone in your life if you don't make the show?
How long have you been in your current relationship?
Have you ever had any experiences that traumatized you? If yes, please explain.
What conversation topics are "off limits" for you at a dinner party?
In the lines below, write a short poem or rap.

It's 22 pages, and, sadly, requires only one poem or rap. (And a drawing of yourself.) This show's gonna rule.

American Gladiators Application [NBC]

Malibu Was Healed By Mother Nature

Leitch — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:45:39 EDT

If you haven't had the opportunity to revel in the "American Gladiators" reruns on ESPN Classic — truly the greatest programming currently airing on the vast family of networks — we can't recommend them enough. Just Call Me Juice discovered this little piece of genius, which is the least you can expect from a man named after a brand of Barbie.

Soak Up Those Cosmic Rays, American Gladiator Style [Just Call Me Juice]

(UPDATE: Amusingly, SportsWrap has tons more info on Malibu.)

For Your Sunday Afternoon Viewing Pleasure...

mjdeadspin — Sun, 13 May 2007 13:30:00 EDT

12:00, ESPN2. IndyCar Racing. Indianapolis 500 Time Trials.
12:00, ESPNU. College Lacrosse. Georgetown vs. Princeton.
1:00, ESPN Classic. American Gladiators. 7 consecutive episodes.
1:30, TBS. MLB. Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates.
2:00, NBC. PGA Golf. The Players Championship, Final Round.
2:00, CBS. College Basketball's Ten Greatest Shooters.
2:30, ESPNU. College Lacrosse. Albany vs. Loyola-Maryland.
3:00, ESPN2. LPGA Golf. Michelob Ultra Open, Final Round.
3:00, CBS. Fishing. Toyota Bass Classic.
3:30, ABC. NBA Playoffs. Detroit Pistons @ Chicago Bulls.

American Gladiators, You Have Been Missed

mjdeadspin — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:45:00 EDT

If you're struggling to find something to help pass the time before this evening's festival of basketball, I can't recommend ESPN Classic strongly enough right now. We're in the midst of a 7-episode American Gladiators marathon, starring Zap, Gemini, Malibu, Sunny, Joe Theismann, and a contestant named Ursula who I don't think is wearing a bra.

I can't believe this thing has been off the air for over 10 years. With all the bullshit game shows and reality shows on TV now, we can't find room for the Joust, the Gauntlet, or Breakthrough and Conquer? Put a million dollars on the line, or something, get 'roided-up monsters out there, come up with some new and sluttier outfits for the female Gladiators... I demand it.

A contestant just accused Nitro of oiling himself up to get an unfair advantage in the Conquer portion of Breakthrough and Conquer, and then Nitro outright cheated in the Joust. I forgot what a dick that guy was.

And I had no recollection of Joe Theismann commentating these things... which is a shame, because it might be the best work he's ever done. I also didn't remember Gladiator Malibu, who's got this long, blonde, feathered hair of which Theismann is totally jealous.

American Gladiators [TV.com]