Here we go Gladiator fans, tonight on NBC at 7p.m. central time American Gladiators returns for  Season 2 with a two-hour premiere that’s been advertised as bigger and better.  This season NBC has moved the show to the L.A. Sports Arena, added seven new events, added eight new Gladiators including Phoenix, Jet, Rocket and The Beast, a 7 foot-tall Gladiator putting 6′8″ Justice to shame.  This season there will be 20 male and 20 female contenders competing for the $100,000 prize money.

The two-hour premiere kicks off with single mom and black belt Melissa Trinidad going up against firefighter and Chernobyl survivor Elena Maskalik.  For the men we have grocery store owner Toby Gordin going up against carpenter Randee Haynes. 

The second hour of the show features Para-Olympian John Sciliano battling special education teacher Gerry Garcia. On the women’s side we have Air Force Major Vanessa Warren going up against bartender Nikki Key.

With all the new location of the show, events and Gladiators this is shaping up to be another big season.  Make sure to watch on NBC at 7p.m. central.

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.