When they said they were going big with the all new American Gladiators they were not kidding as first place will get you a spot as a new Gladiator next season and $100K. To be the winner at the end of each season you will have to outduel and outlast 11 other contenders. Each season there will be 24 contenders (12 male, 12 female) who will compete in three rounds of challenges each episode along with the Eliminator.

According to NBC, each episode will feature two male and two female contenders competing against each other for points. Every competition will be unique, but all will end with a strenuous obstacle course known as the “Eliminator,” the winners of which will be named as that episode’s champions and will have the chance to move on in the competition. (more…)