WWE’s The Miz Hosting Reboot Of Iconic TV Show

Former WWE Champion The Miz will have something outside of the ring to keep him busy as he’ll front the reboot of an iconic TV show.

During the upfronts for Amazon, it was announced that Mike Mizanin – best known as WWE star The Miz – will host the latest reboot of the classic ’90s TV show, American Gladiators.

Amazon will relaunch the show, and Variety noted that the new series will feature a mixture of former D1 athletes, CrossFit champions, and fitness trainers:

“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.

The Miz Fronting American Gladiators

Barry Poznick, general manager of MGM Alternative, Evolution Media and Big Fish Entertainment, noted his excitement about The Miz’s involvement in the show:

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. 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.

The Miz was recently laid out by Aleister Black in Black’s first match in WWE in five years. Aleister Black returned to the company after eventually bringing his tumultuous run in AEW to an end.