American Gladiators

Season 2 on its way

2008-01-18T22:52:00.000-08:00

So far, American Gladiators has proven to be a huge success, bring in big ratings for NBC. Due to the success, a second season has gotten the go. Season two is set to begin filming in March and will air in the Summer, leading up to NBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

With that said, MGM and Johnny Ferraro, owner of Flor-Jon, Films Inc.are developing an American Gladiators cartoon series. Still in early stages, we'll have to see how this develops.

Belinda Gavin

2008-01-18T21:16:00.001-08:00

Belinda Gavin
Age: 36
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 130 lbs
Myspace page

We have more controversy with American Gladiators, this time in the form of contestant Belinda Gavin, who fell short this past Monday against Monica Carlson. Belinda Gavin a "Rodeo Bull Rider" turns out to have had a past doing porn.

Belinda Gavin originally from Australia but currently residing in Burbank, California has apparently done numerous softcore pornography. This week, unreleased scenes scenes with her and WWE Diva and Playboy Playmate Candice Michelle were were released to the internet. This has sparked a buzz on the internet.

Belinda Gavin has also been known as Kylie Biscayne, Belinda Ann Gavin and Kylie Wyote. Movies and Television includes The Mummy's Kiss: 2nd Dynasty, Bikini Round-Up, Bikini Chain Gang, "Black Tie Nights", Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood, "The Best Sex Ever", "Hotel Erotica" and more.

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Wolf - Hollywood Don Yates

2007-12-19T21:51:00.000-08:00

Wolf
Name: "Hollywood" Don Yates
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 240lbs.
Birthday: February 28, 1970
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Official Site: HollywoodYates.com

"Hollywood" Don Yates is a Rodeo Bullfight, Professional Wrestler and now; "Wolf" of the revival of American Gladiators. At 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds, with experience in professional wrestling and winning various Bullfighting Championships, he is a force to be reckoned with for the American Gladiators competitors.

Don Yates's Bullfighting Achievements:
- 2001 Ellensburg Rodeo Bullfight Champion
- 2000 National Finals Rodeo Wrangler Bullfight Barrel Man
- 1999 Salinas Rodeo Bullfight Champion
- 1998 Salinas Rodeo Bullfight Champion
- 1998 Turquoise Circuit Finals Bullfighter
- 1997 Salinas Rodeo Bullfight Champion
- 1997 National Finals Rodeo Wrangler Bullfight Contestant
- 1997 Ellensburg Rodeo Bullfight Champion
- 1997 Bull Riders Only Finals Bullfighter
- 1996 Bull Riders Only Finals Bullfighter
- 1996 Ellensburg Rodeo Bullfight Champion
- 1993 National Finals Rodeo Wrangler Bullfight Contestant
- 9 Time Wrangler Bullfight Tour Contestant
- 1992 Turquoise Circuit Finals Bullfighter

Don Yates was trained in professional wrestling by The Navajo Warrior. Don worked mostly for Impact Zone Wrestling and other independent federations. At Impact Zone Wrestling, Hollywood Yates & Hardcore Kid beat the Ballard Brothers at Bash on Ash in Tempe, AZ to hold the Tag-Team Titles. The Ballard Brothers brothers later beat Hollywood Yates(Hardcore Kid did not show) on 2/05/03 at Rodeo Nights in Phoenix, AZ, to regain the Tag-Titles.

Don Yates holds victories against wrestlers; Len Denton, Lawrence Tyler, GQ Gallo, Tommy Drake and many more. On April 28, 2007 on Impact Zone Wrestling, he won a 15-Man Battle Royal last eliminating REDRUM (Rellik (TNA)/Johnny Stamboli (WWE)). He also recently worked a dark match on September 26, 2007 for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) developmental federation Ohio Valley Wrestling and was defeated by Jay Bradley.

Militia - Alex Castro aka Elian Cortez

2007-12-18T16:28:00.000-08:00

Militia
Name: (Alexander) Alex Castro
Also known as: Elian Cortez
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220.

Militia is a Model, Bodybuilder, Actor and American Gladiator in the new 2008 revival. He has recently been in the spotlight from a Cirque du Soleil stint as a dancer.

Militia better known as Alex Castro is perhaps the most controversial American Gladiator in the revival due to a gay past. Alex Catro worked as a gay porn model under the name Elian Cortez. Despite the odds, only time will tell if Militia can rise above the media onslaught as the news travels upon the progression of the season.

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Miltia Official NBS.com Page: http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/bios/militia.shtml

More on Militia to come.

Fury - Jamie Reed Kovac

2007-12-17T12:20:00.002-08:00

Fury

Name: Jamie Reed Kovac
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150-lb.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Measurements: 34-27-35.5
Myspace Page

Masters of Engineering - Cornell University

11th Place - MetRx 2004 Figure Nationals
4th Place - Atlantic States Figure Competition 2004
2nd Place - Atlantic States Figure Competition 2003
Ivy League Champion Pole Vaulter
Ivy League Champion - Softball

Jamie Reed is a Figure Model and competitor on the new American Gladiators. Here is her official NBC Bio:

"Fury takes ferocity to a whole new level. At 5-feet, 8-inches, she is a maelstrom of raw aggression and the epitome of the female gladiator. Equally balanced in speed and strength... Hell hath no fury like, Fury. Period."

Top Fury graphic created by GladiatorsZone.com.
Visit her official page on NBC.com: http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/bios/fury.shtml

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More to come on Fury.

Hammer - Michael Briehler

2007-12-17T00:53:00.000-08:00

Hammer

Name: Michael Briehler
Height: 6'5 1/2"
Waist: 34"
Hair: Light Brown
Eyes: Blue
Date of Birth: December 28, 1983
Myspace.com Page

Michael Briehler is a fitness model and reserve athlete on the new American Gladiators. GladiatorZone.com Biography:

"Alternate Gladiator Hammer is a recent graduate of Rider University Business School, gaining a degree in Entrepreneurship Studies. He has spent several years working in many aspects of fitness, ranging from a personal trainer to achieving a professional status in natural bodybuilding. Hammer is also a professional model."

More on Michael Briehler to come.

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Toa - Tanoai Reed

2007-12-16T23:06:00.000-08:00

Toa

Name: Tanoai Reed
Height: 6'3'
Weight: 245lbs.
Birthday: February 10, 1974
Birthpalce: Honolulu, Hawaii

Tanoai Reed is Hollywood stunt man and American Gladiator in the new NBC revival in 2008. He was born February 10, 1974 in Honolulu and is the cousin of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. A vast majority of his stunt work has been for "The Rock." Movies include Gridiron Gang (2006), Doom (2005), Be Cool (2005), Walking Tall (2004), The Rundown (2003) and The Scorpion King (2002). Toa has also done stunts for "Nash Bridges", "Baywatch Nights" "Angel" Daredevil (2002) and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

In 2004, Toa won two Taurus Awards for Best High Work in The Rundown (2003) and Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Man in The Rundown (2003).

Other than stunts, he has also made acting appearances over the years, including a Fire Demon on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and wrestler on Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. He was also featured in the The Black Eyed Peas video "Pump it"

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