We have learned the names and occupations of the contenders or should I say slabs of meat who will get pummeled for Episode 1 & 2 which will be airing January 6th in a two-hour premiere.  For the men in episode 1 Molivann Duy, a student will go against Jeff Keller, a life long gladiator hopefull.  For the women in episode 1 Bonnie Blanco, an ex US Marine will go against Shanay Norvell, a fitness trainer. 

For the second episode which will air in second hour of the two-hour premiere on Sunday night will feature Anthony Abbatemarco a brooklyn firefighter who will go against Chad Knight a professional skateboarder. On the womens side chef Koya Webb will be pitted against saleswoman Jessie Foster.  These matchups should make for some great tv as we allready have a diverse field of contenders.

For the full running list check out the contenders page.

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