Gladiator Laser Absolutely Decimates In Joust! | American Gladiators | Full Episode | S02E01

The arena is ready, the contestants have done all the preparation they can, and the American Gladiators are primed to defend with all their might. It's an all-out battle to see which contestants move closer to the title of American Gladiators champion!

In the women's preliminary it's Sheila Mercer, a firefighter from Phoenix, Arizona, against Trish Tillotson, a teacher from Wichita, Kansas. In the men's preliminary, Rico Costantino, a bodyguard from Santa Ana, California, and John Adams, an account representative from Oakland, California face off.

Powerball: Contenders try to score points by depositing balls into baskets and avoid being tackled by three Gladiators.

Joust: The Gladiator and contender face off for 30 seconds on elevated platforms. They must knock each other off with pugil sticks.

Assault: The contender must attempt to hit a target while a Gladiator shoots at them using a tennis ball cannon.

The Wall: The contenders attempt to scale a rock climbing wall, being chased by Gladiators.

Human Cannonball: Two Gladiators stand on pedestals, and the contenders attempt to swing towards them and knock them off.

Atlasphere: The contenders and Gladiators battle in spherical metal cages. The contenders must stand on scoring pods while the Gladiators try to stop them.

The Eliminator: The Eliminator is an obstacle course spanning the arena, the winner of which advances to the next round of the competition.

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Beginning in 1989 for 8 seasons, this competition swept America. Two men and two women compete against each other and a roster of "American Gladiators". Events included, The Assault, Joust, The Wall, Breakthrough and Conquer, Hang Tough, Powerball, and many others, all culminating in the final event, "The Eliminator", a difficult obstacle course race. Every season there is a tournament to determine its "Grand Champion". For two seasons, there was an "International" competition taped in England where the champions from 4-6 countries competed similarly.

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[brickchains]

I understood American Gladiators to be the peak of sports competition as a child. I thought these people were real life superheroes

[hollywoodhiggins]

Man when I was a kid there was nobody I thought was stronger than these guys! I remember loving this show with a passion!

[Zerogata]

I love how this show kept the focus on the competition happening here and now. The interviews are just short bits about trying hard and persevering. We don't have to sit through 10 minutes of pre-recorded backstory about how each contestant is overcoming a disability of some kind, fighting for their family with medical problems, or what they're doing to inspire their community. I tried out for the 2006 version of American Gladiators and did well enough in the physical tests, but maybe my backstory at the time wasn't tragic enough to get picked for the show. 😅

[ProfessionalDriver]

One of the best TV shows of the '90s. Why can't they make it like this anymore?

[jpichet]

It’s kinda cool how respectful these competitors were with each other.

[davidh]

This show is still SO watchable and better than anything current. It was both genuinely fun and competitive. Love it!

[kenshi]

Beside their physical prowess, these ladies and gentlemen are so humble and respectful. Pure class!

[bostonspencer]

This was my childhood born late 80s and seen it in the 90s which I remember it most boy do I miss those days loved American Gladiators.

[-C.S.R]

I went to a American gladiators competition when I was a kid. You don't realize how long it takes to set up each individual event, I was there all day!

[lanetracarther]

Now THIS is a show that needs to make a comeback!

[equesfuscus]

The humility and sportsmanship among all contestants and gladiators. I'd forgot what that looked like.

[gilraine]

The positivity, sportsmanship and sheer competitive spirit mad this show special...

[katiew]

Here after watching the Netflix special....I watched this as a kid. I thought this show was so awesome. The Gladiators should've been paid more Goldwyn!!!!

[HarryBalzak]

To this day I still want to run the "Assault" tennis ball gun and try to make it through the course/gauntlet. I dreamed about doing that since I was a wee lad.

[MarkPlotkin-dfcn]

They should have a reunion show at universal studios today in 2023❤that would be a dream come true❤😊one time only❤😊for me please im a hugh fan of the American gladiators ❤😊

[jasoncagle]

Almost cried watching this again, beauty of being a child

[ninowaves]

This would Always come on after WWF wrestling..great childhood memories..Assault was my favorite event. Nitro, Gemini & Ice Ice Baby were the best…thank you for this!

[SapinskiMath]

One of the favorite calls in Gladiators history:
"And coming at you, we're gonna call this shot the Rocket Cam. Why? It brings the rocket right to your living room! However, hitting our cameraman is worth no points."

[dospostmann]

So nostalgic! I loves this show as a kid

[rul]

Save by the Bell, the Bulls NBA, and this.... so many memories.