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American Gladiators (2008)

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TV Series

The Resume

    (January 6, 2008- )
    Born in United States
    Revival of the original 1989-1997 series
    Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali
    Co-produced by original Gladiator Dan 'Nitro' Clark
    Gladiators include Titan, Wolf, Crush, Venom, Siren, Hellga, Militia, Justice, Toa, Jet, Rocket, Phoenix and Beast

Why American Gladiators (2008) might be annoying:

    Like the original AG, the Gladiators all have pretentious superhero-type names.
    A few of the Gladiators also developed pro-wrestler-type character personalities for the show.
    The show was developed as a filler during the early 2008 Writers' Strike.
    Two of the original Gladiators' names ('Titan' and 'Siren') were recycled and given to new cast members.
    The second season's premiere episode received poor ratings, drawing in just under 3 million viewers.
    During commercial breaks co-host Hulk Hogan tried to promote his daughter's music to the arena's audience by playing her music videos on the screens (to much negative reception).
    As with the original series, some contenders were injury-prone, and had to be replaced by alternate contestants.

Why American Gladiators (2008) might not be annoying:

    It brought back classic events from the original show, such as the Wall, Joust, Assault, Powerball and the Eliminator.
    As of the show's second season, it allowed people with disabilities to participate as contenders.
    Unlike the original AG, contenders who win the Championship are given the opportunity to become Gladiators themselves.

Credit: tim the slipperman


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 61.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 46.34% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 83 Votes: 71.08% Annoying