Preview of American Gladiators Prime Video Reboot

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for American Gladiators, the highly anticipated reality competition show hosted by Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Rocsi Diaz. This fresh take on the classic physical series, which originally aired from 1989 to 1996, will debut its first three episodes on Friday, April 17, followed by three more episodes on April 24, and concluding with the final four episodes on May 1.

The trailer gives us a peek at the action awaiting viewers as 24 contenders from across the country go head-to-head with 16 Gladiators in a variety of challenging physical tasks. The intensity of the matches shines through as each contestant showcases their strength, speed, and determination to succeed. Plus, the trailer features a snippet of the show’s official theme song, “Rise Up,” performed by Grammy winner Jelly Roll.

The first season introduces fans to a fresh lineup of fierce gladiators, including Blaze played by Abigail Lay, Neon played by Ayinde Warren, Voltage played by Dani Means, Crush played by Dani Speegle, Ace played by Drew Aggouras, Striker portrayed by Emily Nelson, The Bull portrayed by Eric Bugenhagen, Mayhem portrayed by Fessy Shafaat, Eagle by Jason Peele, Supernova played by Jessica Roden, Steel played by Jessie Godderz, Lightning by Joseph Hall, Hurricane by Kailey Latimer, Empire played by Lu Faustin, Fang portrayed by Michael Wardlow, and Huntress portrayed by Sydney Hunter.

The official logline promises fans engaging competitions where male and female Contenders from across the nation face off against powerful new American Gladiators in thrilling events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, The Wall, The Ring, and Collision. With strength, strategy, and grit at the forefront, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious in the Arena, claim $100,000, and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.

American Gladiators was brought to life by Johnny C. Ferraro and boasts an impressive production team featuring showrunner Daniel Calin and executive producer Barry Poznick. Additional executive producers include Susan Janis-Mashayekhi, Sarah Happel Jackson, and Adam Cooper, with Ramy Romany onboard as the show’s director. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, American Gladiators is shaping up to be the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of thrilling reality competition shows.