I wish I wasn't such a fan of American Gladiators. It would make the decision to watch or not so much easier. I like some of the changes and don't like others. First, the Gladiators are interesting. I like Crush, in her first two outings as a Gladiator she proved she has the stamina and brains needed to win. I don't like Wolf or Toa, they're just a little bit too crazy for me, make that a lot too crazy. I'm a huge fan of Tower so them trying to replace him with Titan gets on my nerves a little and Mayhem reminds me way too much of Viper.
It's kind of funny, but Justice reminds me of Whip-Snap on Who Wants to Be a Superhero.
I like that the contenders earn points as they go through the events instead of just at the end. I think it gives them more hope as the Eliminator gets closer. They kept a few of my favorite events like Joust, the Wall and Assault while still adding some new interesting ones. The new event Hit and Run reminds me too much of MXC and the underwater swim part of the Eliminator is very Fear Factor and Dog Eat Dog. I like that the winners will be the new Gladiators next season. I also like the new Eliminator. It is much harder and longer than the old Eliminator. I don't think the past contenders would have made it through.
For the things I'm not crazy about, I don' t like the commentator. I used to like it when the hosts were the commentators. I'm not sure Laila is really that great of a fit in this role. Hulk fits sort of, but I think sportscasters would do better, like in the original. I don't like that the show is now produced much more like a WWE event and much less like a sporting event, this new look is very theatrical. The only things I don't like about the Eliminator are the Barrel Roll and that when the contenders fall there is no penalty. I'm also not so sure about the men and women competing in different events throughout the episode.
One thing I know I'd love to see is some cameos from the old Gladiators. Maybe a where are they now segment for those of us who loved the show before. I'll keep watching, but mostly because I was such a huge fan when I was younger and I'm hoping it will get better with time.
It's kind of funny, but Justice reminds me of Whip-Snap on Who Wants to Be a Superhero.
I like that the contenders earn points as they go through the events instead of just at the end. I think it gives them more hope as the Eliminator gets closer. They kept a few of my favorite events like Joust, the Wall and Assault while still adding some new interesting ones. The new event Hit and Run reminds me too much of MXC and the underwater swim part of the Eliminator is very Fear Factor and Dog Eat Dog. I like that the winners will be the new Gladiators next season. I also like the new Eliminator. It is much harder and longer than the old Eliminator. I don't think the past contenders would have made it through.
For the things I'm not crazy about, I don' t like the commentator. I used to like it when the hosts were the commentators. I'm not sure Laila is really that great of a fit in this role. Hulk fits sort of, but I think sportscasters would do better, like in the original. I don't like that the show is now produced much more like a WWE event and much less like a sporting event, this new look is very theatrical. The only things I don't like about the Eliminator are the Barrel Roll and that when the contenders fall there is no penalty. I'm also not so sure about the men and women competing in different events throughout the episode.
One thing I know I'd love to see is some cameos from the old Gladiators. Maybe a where are they now segment for those of us who loved the show before. I'll keep watching, but mostly because I was such a huge fan when I was younger and I'm hoping it will get better with time.
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