American Gladiators

Iconic series "American Gladiators" is back -- better then ever -- with a heart-pounding, action-packed, two-hour premiere. Helmed by hosts Hulk Hogan ("Hogan Knows Best") and Laila Ali ("Dancing with the Stars"), each of the series? eight episodes features two male and two female contenders competing against each other for points -- all while the incredulous gladiators are lurking. The final two male and female contenders to makes it to the end of this grueling competition will receive $100,000 each.

In this episode Christie Phillips, a karate instructor and mother of two, takes on life coach Siene Silva on the women's side, while Satellite Engineer Adonis Locket battles radiation control technician Jeff "Big Country" Chapman for the men. Stiff competition throughout the episode puts extra emphasis on the importance of the "Eliminator". This hour brings a tight battle with small town heart and big time hits.

It's soccer mom versus rodeo queen in Episode 103 as mother of twins Monica Carlson saddles up against Rodeo Pro Belinda Gavin. Shark fisherman Adam Levin, who lost his home in Hurricane Wilma, goes up against High School teacher Sharaud Moore. This is one of the hardest hitting episodes to date as the gladiators defend their arena with increased ferocity, making the contenders pay the price.

In episode 104 lawyer and women's football player Jennifer Blum goes up against self-proclaimed tom-boy and mortgage broker Christine Kim. Fireman Son Nguyen goes up against Evan Dollard, an avid rock climber and retail manager.

In episode 105, Toni Oppliger, a 46 year-old high school teacher goes up against 28-year-old medical sales rep and former dancer for the New York Knicks, Kim Marciniak. Alex Rai, a 25-year-old high school history teacher and wrestling coach, goes up against Mark Baker, a 35-year-old chiropractor and former Army distance runner.

American Gladiators semi-finals begin - Hulk Hogan ("Hogan Knows Best") and Laila Ali ("Dancing with the Stars") host intense match-ups between contenders tonight for an exciting beginning to the first part of the male and female semi-finals!

"American Gladiators" semi-finals conclude tonight - Hulk Hogan ("Hogan Knows Best") and Laila Ali ("Dancing with the Stars") host the second part of some exciting male and female semi-finals tonight and the contenders are as determined as ever to make it to the finals.

Hulk Hogan ("Hogan Knows Best") and Laila Ali ("Dancing with the Stars") host the exhilarating and intense finale of "American Gladiators." At the end of tonight's episode the winners, one male and one female, will each receive $100,000 and will become Gladiators next season!