Amazon Prime Video's upcoming reboot of "American Gladiators" has set Mike "The Miz" Mizanin as host. "American Gladiators" originally ran in syndication from 1989 to 1996 and saw amateur athletes compete against each other and a panel of "gladiators" in various strength and agility challenges. The new version features an "all star cast of gladiators for the modern era," per Amazon, and will utilize new challenges while reprising some from the original series, including "Gauntlet," "Hang Tough" and "The Eliminator." The cast will include bodybuilders, former D1 athletes, crossfit champions and fitness trainers from throughout the world. More from Variety Academy of Country Music Awards to Remain on Amazon Prime Video Through 2028 Seth Meyers Roasts 'The Real Housewives,' 'Versant,' Dick Wolf and the 'Long Buried Secret' of Matt Lauer at NBCUniversal Upfronts Inside the NBCU Upfront: Seth MacFarlane Takes Aim at Rival Streamers, 'Wicked' Gets Another Big Showcase, Snoop Dogg Closes It Like It's Hot Mizanin, a professional wrestler, first broke out as a TV personality in 2001 when he joined the cast of "The Real World: Back to New York" on MTV. Besides that, he is best known for becoming a Triple Crown Champion and a two-time Grand Slam Champion in the WWE, his three-season USA Network reality series "Miz & Mrs.," and appearing in other unscripted programs such as "Dancing With the Stars." Prime Video recently launched a free ad-supported television (FAST) channel for "American Gladiators" that hosts the original version of the series. The reboot comes after several international versions of the series, including one in the BBC last year. Additionally, Live Nation recently opened ticket sales for a "Gladiators Live Tour." "American Gladiators" will be executive produced by John Ferraro and Daniel Calin. "We're excited to officially welcome WWE Superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin to the American Gladiators Family. He's the perfect host for the new era of this iconic franchise," said Barry Poznick, general manager of MGM Alternative, Evolution Media and Big Fish Entertainment. "The U.S. reboot, combined with our epic success in the U.K., our Live Nation Tour and the launch of our 24/7 Gladiators FAST channel — this isn't just a comeback, it's a cultural revival. Fans, old and new, are going to love this evolution in sports entertainment." Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
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