The New American Gladiators

ArtMonkDrillz · 01-06-2008, 10:45 PM

So I'm about halfway through the first episode of the new American Gladiators and so far I'm really disappointed. It's really boring so far and I hate that they keep randomly jumping to commercials in the middle of events. For as much hype as this show has been getting I thought they'd put more effort into it.
It's really cheesy, but not in that good kind of cheesy that I was hoping for.
Between Hulk Hogan, Lila Ali, the personality-less gladiators, the over rehearsed interviews with the contestants, and the boring disembodied voice that's announcing the simplified events I don't think this will last very long. There's also a severe lack of mullets, which was half the fun of the original.
Maybe I just need to see the assault and the eliminator and then I'll be happy.

hooskins · 01-07-2008, 01:00 AM

Initially I was like you, but after I watched a bit more I liked it. There are pluses and minuses.

As for the negatives, sometimes they pan the camera around really fast, and they change angles too quick. It takes a while to get use to. Also they added different events so people might be irked.

In the plus side, the competitions have become alot harder. Some may think too hard, but it is noticeably more difficult. They have many of the old events, which is also good. Also the female gladiators are extremely hot this time around lol.

All in all, it wasn't too bad. I think it's kinda cool, obviously not exactly like the old one, but hey that is what ESPN Classic is for right?

RISkinsFan · 01-07-2008, 01:34 AM

From what I've seen so far, the show looks fake. It looks just like another version of "pro" wrestling. As for it being to hard, watch some of the reruns of Ninja Warrior. It makes this show look like a elementary school playground.

hooskins · 01-07-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RISkinsFan

From what I've seen so far, the show looks fake. It looks just like another version of "pro" wrestling. As for it being to hard, watch some of the reruns of Ninja Warrior. It makes this show look like a elementary school playground.

Fake? That is ridiculous. Also I said harder, it is a relative term buddy I was comparing it to the old Gladiators.

Also I really don't feel you can compare Ninja Warrior to Gladiators. You can only compare the old ones to the new one.

SmootSmack · 01-07-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RISkinsFan

From what I've seen so far, the show looks fake. It looks just like another version of "pro" wrestling. As for it being to hard, watch some of the reruns of Ninja Warrior. It makes this show look like a elementary school playground.

Hey are you Mr. Finslady?! Welcome to the board

Finslady · 01-07-2008, 02:01 AM

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Hey are you Mr. Finslady?! Welcome to the board

"Mr Finslady". I can get used to that!

SmootSmack · 01-07-2008, 02:02 AM

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"Mr Finslady". I can get used to that!

Is he? Or is it Dr. Finslady? Sir Finslady?

Finslady · 01-07-2008, 01:38 AM

Ninja Warrior For The Win!

RISkinsFan · 01-07-2008, 02:02 AM

Yes I am

She may be a Dolphins fan, but at least she loves football.

I've been visiting this board for about 3 years and I finally got around to posting

SmootSmack · 01-07-2008, 02:04 AM

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Yes I am

She may be a Dolphins fan, but at least she loves football.

I've been visiting this board for about 3 years and I finally got around to posting

Cool! Welcome

RISkinsFan · 01-07-2008, 02:05 AM

Master of Finslady

Finslady · 01-07-2008, 02:08 AM

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Master of Finslady

Oh. My. God. I'm going to bed.

SmootSmack · 01-07-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Finslady

Oh. My. God. I'm going to bed.

Uh oh. It's about to get hot in the RI/Fins house!

MonkFan4Life · 01-07-2008, 09:18 AM

I watched it but it was horrible compared to what I had before. It was over-produced. It was like watching a documentary or something. They replayed that lady getting hurt WAY too many times, the interviews were so cheesy. The announcer, if that's what you want to call him was just as corny as you could get. I'll give it another chance, but it was between that and lowering my IQ but watching the I Love New York Reunion Show. New York won, and my brain lost....

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-07-2008, 09:36 AM

I thought it was cheesy in the good way. I was laughing the whole time.

That Wolf guy makes me want to stab someone though. He's trying WAY too hard to tell everyone that he's supposed to be the Wolf.

It's WAY rougher this time. Already, one competitor and one Gladiator are out.

01-06-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	The New American Gladiators So I'm about halfway through the first episode of the new American Gladiators and so far I'm really disappointed. It's really boring so far and I hate that they keep randomly jumping to commercials in the middle of events. For as much hype as this show has been getting I thought they'd put more effort into it. It's really cheesy, but not in that good kind of cheesy that I was hoping for. Between Hulk Hogan, Lila Ali, the personality-less gladiators, the over rehearsed interviews with the contestants, and the boring disembodied voice that's announcing the simplified events I don't think this will last very long. There's also a severe lack of mullets, which was half the fun of the original. Maybe I just need to see the assault and the eliminator and then I'll be happy. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

01-07-2008, 01:00 AM	#2
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: The New American Gladiators Initially I was like you, but after I watched a bit more I liked it. There are pluses and minuses. As for the negatives, sometimes they pan the camera around really fast, and they change angles too quick. It takes a while to get use to. Also they added different events so people might be irked. In the plus side, the competitions have become alot harder. Some may think too hard, but it is noticeably more difficult. They have many of the old events, which is also good. Also the female gladiators are extremely hot this time around lol. All in all, it wasn't too bad. I think it's kinda cool, obviously not exactly like the old one, but hey that is what ESPN Classic is for right? __________________ Vacancy

01-07-2008, 01:34 AM	#3
RISkinsFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Age: 51 Posts: 7	Re: The New American Gladiators From what I've seen so far, the show looks fake. It looks just like another version of "pro" wrestling. As for it being to hard, watch some of the reruns of Ninja Warrior. It makes this show look like a elementary school playground.

01-07-2008, 01:38 AM	#8
Finslady Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 48	Re: The New American Gladiators Ninja Warrior For The Win! __________________ I am a Dolphins fan living in New England. You may call me brave or foolhardy, but I wear my shame with dignity!!!

01-07-2008, 02:02 AM	#9
RISkinsFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Age: 51 Posts: 7	Re: The New American Gladiators Yes I am She may be a Dolphins fan, but at least she loves football. I've been visiting this board for about 3 years and I finally got around to posting

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RISkinsFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Age: 51 Posts: 7	Re: The New American Gladiators Master of Finslady

01-07-2008, 09:18 AM	#14
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: The New American Gladiators I watched it but it was horrible compared to what I had before. It was over-produced. It was like watching a documentary or something. They replayed that lady getting hurt WAY too many times, the interviews were so cheesy. The announcer, if that's what you want to call him was just as corny as you could get. I'll give it another chance, but it was between that and lowering my IQ but watching the I Love New York Reunion Show. New York won, and my brain lost.... __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

01-07-2008, 09:36 AM	#15
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: The New American Gladiators I thought it was cheesy in the good way. I was laughing the whole time. That Wolf guy makes me want to stab someone though. He's trying WAY too hard to tell everyone that he's supposed to be the Wolf. It's WAY rougher this time. Already, one competitor and one Gladiator are out. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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