Siren and Zap were my favorites. I loved how much of a role model Siren was being deaf and showing many others who weren't just deaf but had a disability that you can go on to do many things. She taught everyone a little bit of ASL in a way by teach the crowd how to 'clap' for her as waving your hands in the air is actual way a Deaf person 'claps' and the stomping of the feet as well as while Siren could not hear in the normal sense she can 'hear' the vibrates foot stomping does. Siren helped so many in this time era as not much was being done to help those with disabilities. She will be missed.
Went to a taping of this show when I was a kid. This was at the time when Nitro was a host, not a Gladiator. I just remember how long it took to go from one event to another but it was a ton of fun!
@@jackw3302 They certainly sped that up for the live tour. I went to a live tour show, and the transition between events was pretty quick. I remember that we had to wait a good deal more time, though, after a contender got stuck in one of the Atlashperes because a stripped bolt didn't allow for the thing to be opened after that event took place. They eventually did get it open, after the contender did a bit of nervous hopping inside the Atlasphere. I think the whole audience was nervous, because we didn't know if we were going to be there the whole night or if the show would be canceled or delayed until they could get the contender out of there.
Which in ALS is the actual way you clap for a deaf person. And while she can't hear in the normal way, Siren can 'hear' the vibrations of the feet stomping. I know this as while i don't know much ALS as i should my dad who is half deaf from birth always knew when i was coming by my foot steps and such. I actually picked up that neat trick even though i am fully able to hear and can tell who is coming into my home as well as which cats are running around. It would be like Siren would be able to tell who was behind her with just the way that person walks as she has been around them so long.
I did notice that over the season was that the women's outfits changed very much but did stay similar. Changed as they got more revealing without showing anything but stayed the same with the degins as Ice was almost always in a two piece type outfit and Zap almost always had a arm covered.
POWERBALL is a physically tough event already, normally I wouldn't being seeing how SUPER POWERBALL is any different But those heavy tackles BUZ & CLAUDIA took tell me SUPER POWERBALL is potentially more dangerous
@@andysee6996 More room on the field means higher speeds/momentum; the collisions and tackles are affected as such, both contender and gladiator. And with an obvious lack of padding and what seemed like a thin-as-heck mat underneath (obviously to allow the contenders to run), it was bound to happen quite a bit, and did do so especially in seasons 3 and 4; both regular AND super powerball. Padding wise you might be able to protect a little better today with the full-body hockey padding that's available, but you really have to watch out for high-momentum charges, clips, and what not, which are still a problem in ice hockey at all levels where checking is permitted.
@Meat Popsicle you do realize that Concussion Awareness/CTE wasn't really a thing until about 8 years AFTER they stopped filming the Original American Gladiators? I remember 1st hearing about CTE in the Army in 2005 to describe injuries from "the blasts" and "being shaken around" in vehicles that lead to in worse case scenarios "Adult Shaken Baby Syndrome." These injuries were "not seen" on as wide of a scale in previous wars due to lesser armor so the injured troops would not have survived but due to modern medicine and improved armor these injuries spiked.
The Gladiators Events in the episode are:- POWERBALL, HUMAN CANNONBALL, ASSAULT (U.K. DANGER-ZONE), ATLASPHERE, HANG-TOUGH, THE WALL, SUPER POWERBALL & THE ELIMINATOR
1:55 (against Tower) 7:04 (against Turbo) 10:33 (against Sabre) 19:26 (Sabre again)... Great Buz!!! 👏👏👏 14:52 Wow, Sky hits hard in Atlasphere also🔮😲 20:48 Elektra 😜... the lonely natural blonde fem glad in that season 😆 32:50 😖😖😖 Too much hard Storm 😐 42:45 poor Buz 😖😱
This is one of the most brutal AG episodes ever. One dude gets knocked out early. The old dude gets pile drivered cranium first intro the ground. The replacement dude gets almost thrown out of the arena into the stands after scoring, the little chick get power slammed ribs first and makes her mom cry in the stands
When i was in a youth group this was was popular and one of the activies they did was a form of this show minuses a few this. but Assault was always done again modified and while i never was able to hit the bullseyes i was never hit.
Superpower all is so ausome. Laser gave that guy a bulldog into the pavement. I'd say this needs to be a tad safer, but powerball was always rough. They should have kept super powerball.
More people have had to bow out of the show because of Powerball and super powerball than any of the other events combined due to the hard hits and injuries' and it also the one event that the most injuries have happen that doesn't cause the people to bow out. It just a dangerous game but people love it.
Wow Ernest Took A 3rd Degree Shoulder Injury In POWERBALL That Requires 2 PINS To Be Put In Place For 6 Months CLAUDIA Nearly Gets A Back Injury Following A Heavy Tackle From STORM In SUPER POWERBALL And BUZ Suffered Mild Concussion In SUPER POWERBALL & Also Dislocated His Little Finger On Left Hand Following That Fall From THE ROLLING BEAM In THE ELIMINATOR The Medical Teams At The Hospital Are Going To Have A Very Busy Time By The Look Of Things Which Is Also Sad News
This show is great, but if they bring it back today they have to get rid of the concrete floor and provide way more padding and rules on head slams and bashing. Plus educating people on basic wrestling and tackling would probably help avoid injuries.
@@SJWieczorek But Diamond wasn’t as versatile or strong as Zap or Siren. She was mostly there for looks, which was what brought AG down from a Competition POV
No concussion protocol in this one. I love this show to death but Jezus, that Super Powerball game continuing there was reckless, dude had his head slammed into the ground hard and could hardly walk straight.
even without knowing about concussions having someone compete at 97lbs is crazy. and power ball was already dangerous enough. Like 3 of the 4 original contestants got severely injured playing and the other two not much better.
Wow Buz Score In Powerball Human Cannonball Assault Hang Tough And The Eliminator Also Storm Destroy Clauda That Wasn’t Good at 1:536:4810:3219:2532:50 and 42:14 😖😎
Laser was the all time leading tackler at Montana St. as a linebacker..I agree,for someone with that in his background he definitely has poor tackling technique.
I'm guessing there were no rules against going for the head in Super Powerball? I know I'm getting indignant 30 years late, but good Lord those tackles were absurd.
Does anyone ever see Viper high five the competitor's? I noticed after Power Ball that Tower and Laser always do but Viper just seems to walk off. Given his hot headed nature through out the season I wouldn't be surprised
Warning- The gladiators and contestants are highly trained athletes and have a lifetime of experience, but they are not invincible. Bodies have been broken, necks broken, concussions inflicted, lives shattered, and careers ended in an instant. Although it is entertainment, the hazards are real, and the contestants and gladiators take real risks, endure unimaginable pain, and put their bodies, their careers, and their lives on the line. Don't risk yours! Be Smart! Be Safe! PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME, SCHOOL OR ANYWHERE ELSE!!!
42:47 BUZ May Have Won THE ELIMINATOR But Surly That Dislocated Finger Will Pose Some Concerns, If The Injury Is Too Serious The Medical Team Will NOT Allow Him To Take Part In The 2nd Round
Truth be told, 14-year old me back then actually thought the same thing the first time Tower debuted. It was just one day Turbo was there, then suddenly here's Tower and I was like wait, isn't that the same guy?
@@wschmrdr They wore the same spandex, like Storm & Gold, Lace & Diamond, and Laser & Viper. There shouldn’t be any confusion at all, unless you’re Blind
Injuries can happen. Obviously wasn't serious enough to keep him out for a long time, but given the Grand Championship had 3 males dressed and Havoc in street clothes....
@@dawnrebrebseeiftv5126 WRONG!!! That guy who fell of the Zipline continued to finish, even though he lost. You’re referring to a Female Contender who injured her ankle when she tried to land on her Feet.
AND HERE WE ARE 2023 AND THE WNBA STILL HAS NOT MADE A SINGLE DOLLAR IN PROFIT ....LOL 110 SUBSIDISED BY THE NBA ....YAY EQAULITY GO GIRL POWER...LOLOLOLOLOL
What was the point on bring back Human Cannonball?! It always did more harm than good towards the Gladiators, and really didn’t show the excitement like the other events. It’s always been my Least Favorite event back then, and it still is today.
Siren and Zap were my favorites. I loved how much of a role model Siren was being deaf and showing many others who weren't just deaf but had a disability that you can go on to do many things. She taught everyone a little bit of ASL in a way by teach the crowd how to 'clap' for her as waving your hands in the air is actual way a Deaf person 'claps' and the stomping of the feet as well as while Siren could not hear in the normal sense she can 'hear' the vibrates foot stomping does.
Siren helped so many in this time era as not much was being done to help those with disabilities. She will be missed.
Keep these awesome American Gladiators episodes coming! This is the first season I ever saw as a kid, so this is the season I relate to the most
Went to a taping of this show when I was a kid. This was at the time when Nitro was a host, not a Gladiator. I just remember how long it took to go from one event to another but it was a ton of fun!
Good news was nitro aka Dan Clark hosted with Mike Adamle on season 7
About how long did it take to transition between events? I've always wondered about that.
@@mxRian4 Took at least a couple of hours. Very long especially for middle school kids.
@@jackw3302
They certainly sped that up for the live tour. I went to a live tour show, and the transition between events was pretty quick. I remember that we had to wait a good deal more time, though, after a contender got stuck in one of the Atlashperes because a stripped bolt didn't allow for the thing to be opened after that event took place. They eventually did get it open, after the contender did a bit of nervous hopping inside the Atlasphere. I think the whole audience was nervous, because we didn't know if we were going to be there the whole night or if the show would be canceled or delayed until they could get the contender out of there.
I think I'm in love😍
Claudia Valdiviez is freakin' gorgeous!
I liked watching this so much. I wish it was still on.
American Gladiators was inclusive before anyone talked about it! Love it!
33:08 Freudian slip of the century
If you watch Storm and the sideline Gladiators, they are encouraging the handwaves for Siren.
Which in ALS is the actual way you clap for a deaf person. And while she can't hear in the normal way, Siren can 'hear' the vibrations of the feet stomping. I know this as while i don't know much ALS as i should my dad who is half deaf from birth always knew when i was coming by my foot steps and such. I actually picked up that neat trick even though i am fully able to hear and can tell who is coming into my home as well as which cats are running around.
It would be like Siren would be able to tell who was behind her with just the way that person walks as she has been around them so long.
@@sassbrat oh definatly. I just always thought it was awesome that they cheered on their girl!
Nitro looks good in a suit
Let's go, Sabre
Zap is back with a new look similar to season 1 2nd half
I did notice that over the season was that the women's outfits changed very much but did stay similar. Changed as they got more revealing without showing anything but stayed the same with the degins as Ice was almost always in a two piece type outfit and Zap almost always had a arm covered.
Claudia wherever you are, you’re a freaking beast
POWERBALL is a physically tough event already, normally I wouldn't being seeing how SUPER POWERBALL is any different
But those heavy tackles BUZ & CLAUDIA took tell me SUPER POWERBALL is potentially more dangerous
30:19 Buz took a DDT from Laser 😂😂😂😂😂
PLEASE BRING BACK AMERICAN GLADIATORS
With UK Gladiators Coming Back In 2023, This Could Be A Sign That American Gladiators Will Get A Revival Too
Elektra seems to be the first female Gladiator without big hair. Good thing they brought in Hawk to keep up the flaccid feeling.
I thought Elden Kidd was in his mid-40s (a little older than Buz here) when he competed in the second half of Season 1?
With what we know of CTE and concussions, no way Super Powerball would be an event today. That was brutal.
Probably why this was the last taping they used it.
Why did Super Powerball cause all those injuries?
@@andysee6996 More room on the field means higher speeds/momentum; the collisions and tackles are affected as such, both contender and gladiator. And with an obvious lack of padding and what seemed like a thin-as-heck mat underneath (obviously to allow the contenders to run), it was bound to happen quite a bit, and did do so especially in seasons 3 and 4; both regular AND super powerball.
Padding wise you might be able to protect a little better today with the full-body hockey padding that's available, but you really have to watch out for high-momentum charges, clips, and what not, which are still a problem in ice hockey at all levels where checking is permitted.
@Meat Popsicle you do realize that Concussion Awareness/CTE wasn't really a thing until about 8 years AFTER they stopped filming the Original American Gladiators?
I remember 1st hearing about CTE in the Army in 2005 to describe injuries from "the blasts" and "being shaken around" in vehicles that lead to in worse case scenarios "Adult Shaken Baby Syndrome."
These injuries were "not seen" on as wide of a scale in previous wars due to lesser armor so the injured troops would not have survived but due to modern medicine and improved armor these injuries spiked.
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I Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 American Gladiators.
Ain't that good news !.
The Gladiators Events in the episode are:- POWERBALL, HUMAN CANNONBALL, ASSAULT (U.K. DANGER-ZONE), ATLASPHERE, HANG-TOUGH, THE WALL, SUPER POWERBALL & THE ELIMINATOR
Yes Zap is back and the dreaded Human Canonnball
Zap has been out a few seasons here and there because she was pregnant
Human Cannonball was a fun one. At least once they made it two swings and simultaneous play.
I love the female gladiators. My crushes are Elektra at 20:48 and Claudia Valdiviez at 24:37😍🥰👊🏾💍🌹
Jennifer Waltz was amazing in Powerball, Super Powerball, and the Eliminator
but I would not pull out of Vladaviez. MM MMM MMM.
1:55 (against Tower) 7:04 (against Turbo) 10:33 (against Sabre) 19:26 (Sabre again)... Great Buz!!! 👏👏👏
14:52 Wow, Sky hits hard in Atlasphere also🔮😲
20:48 Elektra 😜... the lonely natural blonde fem glad in that season 😆
32:50 😖😖😖 Too much hard Storm 😐
42:45 poor Buz 😖😱
Which is why we should be glad Sky lives up to her nickname "Mother hen." Should would be there to help someone up when their down.
This is one of the most brutal AG episodes ever. One dude gets knocked out early. The old dude gets pile drivered cranium first intro the ground. The replacement dude gets almost thrown out of the arena into the stands after scoring, the little chick get power slammed ribs first and makes her mom cry in the stands
Right up there with that Season 2 preliminary with one female and two male contenders being forced to withdraw due to injuries.
Brutal Indeed.
@@Lana2k6 Which episode was that?
32:49 Poor Claudia went for a ride in the air and body slammed by Storm
I cannot believe how Sky fit in that atlassphere of hers. The diameter of these spheres must be her height.
😂 😂 😂 😂
@@jorgeandrew Obviously, you’ve NEVER seen Tower inside an Atlasphere.
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@@l-wolverine2211 What happened with me, guy?... 🤔 Mmm... get it 💊
@@jorgeandrew Says the Troll who “👍” his own comments.
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Sky stands at 6' 3"
Viper is my heart
They shouldn't put whomever is winning to go first on hang tough. The 2nd contender always feels the Gladiator's wrath.
Probably a coin toss.
When i was in a youth group this was was popular and one of the activies they did was a form of this show minuses a few this. but Assault was always done again modified and while i never was able to hit the bullseyes i was never hit.
I feel sorry for earnest peace being from my home state he did well in the first event before getting injured
Superpower all is so ausome. Laser gave that guy a bulldog into the pavement. I'd say this needs to be a tad safer, but powerball was always rough. They should have kept super powerball.
More people have had to bow out of the show because of Powerball and super powerball than any of the other events combined due to the hard hits and injuries' and it also the one event that the most injuries have happen that doesn't cause the people to bow out. It just a dangerous game but people love it.
Wow Ernest Took A 3rd Degree Shoulder Injury In POWERBALL That Requires 2 PINS To Be Put In Place For 6 Months
CLAUDIA Nearly Gets A Back Injury Following A Heavy Tackle From STORM In SUPER POWERBALL
And BUZ Suffered Mild Concussion In SUPER POWERBALL & Also Dislocated His Little Finger On Left Hand Following That Fall From THE ROLLING BEAM In THE ELIMINATOR
The Medical Teams At The Hospital Are Going To Have A Very Busy Time By The Look Of Things Which Is Also Sad News
This show is great, but if they bring it back today they have to get rid of the concrete floor and provide way more padding and rules on head slams and bashing. Plus educating people on basic wrestling and tackling would probably help avoid injuries.
I love the female American gladiators!
The only new female Gladiator from this season worth mentioning was Siren(RIP). As far as alumni this season, it was all about Zap.
I love the female gladiators too. They’re all gorgeous. I love Electra too 11:03😍😍🥰💍👊🏾
@@l-wolverine2211 Diamond was an Alumni, and Sky and Electra were also new. I don't think the new Lace lasted long
@@SJWieczorek But Diamond wasn’t as versatile or strong as Zap or Siren. She was mostly there for looks, which was what brought AG down from a Competition POV
@@l-wolverine2211 She wasn't that bad of an athlete in her own regard. Did pretty well, especially in Assault.
Omg Storm picked up mighty mouse and dropped her quick. It's not a pro wrestling matt. Ouch.
No concussion protocol in this one. I love this show to death but Jezus, that Super Powerball game continuing there was reckless, dude had his head slammed into the ground hard and could hardly walk straight.
Seriously. Sports culture is way too hellbent on placing "toughness" before any semblance of common sense.
How shocking that a 41-year-old man competed on American Gladiators.
He’s not the 1st 40+ year old. Last season, Jay competed, but was injured after Powerball.
Not only compete, he dominated
@@l-wolverine2211 True. He suffered a rib injury, and had to withdraw.
Hey, I'm 40 and my knee hurts, but don't rule us out. A limp can help you avoid those tennis balls.
40 isn't even old if you stay in shape
even without knowing about concussions having someone compete at 97lbs is crazy. and power ball was already dangerous enough. Like 3 of the 4 original contestants got severely injured playing and the other two not much better.
Another notch for the gladiators end of earnest
The oldest guy was so cool
Sucked for Buz that he couldn't advance.
Double double vision tower and turbo and Danielle and audra
Wow Buz Score In Powerball Human Cannonball Assault Hang Tough And The Eliminator Also Storm Destroy Clauda That Wasn’t Good at 1:53 6:48 10:32 19:25 32:50 and 42:14 😖😎
What's the point of that second cargo net? 37:51
Probably safety to make sure contenders don't go off the edge from momentum off the cylinder.
10:24 Firing the crossbow one-handed and that shot hits the target where it counts!
That's pulling it back and letting it go with a bang.
Elektra❤️❤️❤️
Someone needed to teach laser safer tackling techniques. The man just could not keep from going high on people.
Láser was always dirty 🤮👎
@@jorgeandrew Laser was the BEST!!!
It was Nitro that was Dirty
Laser was the all time leading tackler at Montana St. as a linebacker..I agree,for someone with that in his background he definitely has poor tackling technique.
@@l-wolverine2211 Smells to asshole here... 🤢🤮
Teach laser? It's his 4th season. Things happen.
Elektra only gets half a dry hump on Hang Tough. So flaccid.
I'm guessing there were no rules against going for the head in Super Powerball? I know I'm getting indignant 30 years late, but good Lord those tackles were absurd.
Normally, head referee Larry Thompson would've made a disqualification, because he wouldn't let that fly.
Well, no, you heard Larry call against the clothesline on Sean and credit him the 3 points.
@@SapinskiMath Well, at least a penalty was enforced.
@@detmstr341 Can't DQ with two gladiators (echoes of the one disaster from season 1), so they give him a free goal.
Does anyone ever see Viper high five the competitor's? I noticed after Power Ball that Tower and Laser always do but Viper just seems to walk off. Given his hot headed nature through out the season I wouldn't be surprised
Warning- The gladiators and contestants are highly trained athletes and have a lifetime of experience, but they are not invincible. Bodies have been broken, necks broken, concussions inflicted, lives shattered, and careers ended in an instant. Although it is entertainment, the hazards are real, and the contestants and gladiators take real risks, endure unimaginable pain, and put their bodies, their careers, and their lives on the line.
Don't risk yours!
Be Smart!
Be Safe!
PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME, SCHOOL OR ANYWHERE ELSE!!!
42:47 BUZ May Have Won THE ELIMINATOR But Surly That Dislocated Finger Will Pose Some Concerns, If The Injury Is Too Serious The Medical Team Will NOT Allow Him To Take Part In The 2nd Round
One name: Jax
31:41 At the time this episode aired, it wouldn't be. But flash forward 30 years later, it is now considered as a cheap shot.
How can anyone assume that Turbo & Tower are brothers?!
I don’t see the resemblance.
Thier hairdues were nearly identical. That was where alot of people thought began to think they were related
Truth be told, 14-year old me back then actually thought the same thing the first time Tower debuted. It was just one day Turbo was there, then suddenly here's Tower and I was like wait, isn't that the same guy?
Because in season 3 they made Tower look like Turbo to fool the audience.
@@wschmrdr They wore the same spandex, like Storm & Gold, Lace & Diamond, and Laser & Viper. There shouldn’t be any confusion at all, unless you’re Blind
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Where was Tower in the last episode?!
Giving Gladiators the day off was something that was Weak by Production.
Injuries can happen. Obviously wasn't serious enough to keep him out for a long time, but given the Grand Championship had 3 males dressed and Havoc in street clothes....
Of all the AG Episodes in the past, no contender has ever climbed the WRONG Cargo Net on the Eliminator.
Has Claudia Valdiviez ever watch AG?!
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Actually I just watched a s4 where a guy did. 1 contender actually fell from the peak of the Zipline and got seriously hurt.
@@dawnrebrebseeiftv5126 WRONG!!!
That guy who fell of the Zipline continued to finish, even though he lost. You’re referring to a Female Contender who injured her ankle when she tried to land on her Feet.
Daddy does it.
With these piece of crap helmets and carpet floor with no cushions….it amazes there were not more injuries.
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What was the point on bring back Human Cannonball?!
It always did more harm than good towards the Gladiators, and really didn’t show the excitement like the other events.
It’s always been my Least Favorite event back then, and it still is today.
Lol it's an original event and better than skytrack.
@@dawnrebrebseeiftv5126 Skytrack is a lot more Original & less Harmful than Human Cannonball.
Lmao poor powerlifting girl you can hear in her voice she’s just done af lol wants to just survive and go home