Amazon reveals premiere date for Miz-hosted ‘American Gladiators’ series
Amazon’s “American Gladiators” revival hosted by WWE star The Miz is set to premiere next month.
The show will arrive on Amazon Prime Video with three episodes premiering on Friday, April 17. Three more episodes will then debut on April 24, with the season closing out with four episodes on May 1. Along with Miz hosting the series, several wrestling names are part of the Gladiator cast, including AEW’s Wardlow, Kamille, former WWE wrestler Rick Boogs, Jessie Godderz, and J-Rod (Jessica Roden).
“American Gladiators” first debuted in the late 1980s and lasted for several seasons. The concept was later briefly revived in 2008.
In a press release, Amazon noted that this new series will feature both classic and new Gladiator events:
The iconic competition returns with each episode featuring weekend warriors from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new Gladiators. From classic events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall, to high-impact new challenges including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands pure grit, strategy, and heart. Only one man and one woman will conquer the Arena, claim $100,000, and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.
Television host Rocsi Diaz is co-hosting the series with Miz. The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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