We have learned that one of the first contenders on the new American Gladiators will be professional skateborder Chad Knight who will appear on the premiere episode January 6th.  Chad who recently turned 31 in November has had a long and eventfull professional skateboarding career that has spanned some 20 years from the time he was a child.  He is currently with 1031 Skateboards where he is working on several projects.  Check out Chad’s website for more information.