Amazon Prime confirms iconic 90s gameshow revival with WWE legend as host
The hit show inspired the UK version.
Amazon Prime Video is bringing back an iconic gameshow with a WWE legend as the new host.
American Gladiators, which first aired later in 1989 and initially ran until 1996 before returning for a short-lived revival in 2008, is making a comeback with another reboot.
The show inspired the UK version and others around the world, and former WWE Champion Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin has been confirmed as host for the new series.
The announcement was made on Monday ahead of the annual Amazon upfront presentation, as bosses promised an ‘All Star cast of Gladiators for the modern era’.
A press release promised: ‘The competition will feature brand new events, as well incorporate some classics from the original series like Gauntlet, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator.’
Barry Poznick, general manager of MGM Alternative, Evolution Media, and Big Fish Entertainment said he’s ‘excited to officially welcome’ Miz into ‘the American Gladiators family’.
American Gladiators was the inspiration behind the original UK version (Picture: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) The beloved show is making a comeback (Picture: Getty Images)‘He’s the perfect host for the new era of this iconic franchise,’ he added in a statement. ‘This isn’t just a comeback, it’s a cultural revival. Fans, old and new, are going to love this evolution in sports entertainment.’
Meanwhile, seven seasons of the original run are available to stream on a newly launched American Gladiators’ FAST Channel on Prime Video, which includes UK viewers.
Poznick noted that ‘the US reboot, combined with our epic success in the UK’ and the subsequent tour makes 2025 a great time for the franchise.
The Miz will be the host (Picture: Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock)
