More Details on Filming of American Gladiators Reboot, Production Kicks Off in France

– As previously reported, filming is beginning today for the upcoming American Gladiators reboot, featuring current and former wrestling talents. PWInsider has more details on the ongoing production.

According to the report, the new series is filming now at Aren’Ice in Cergy-Pontoise, just outside of Paris, France. The series is expected to be filming through July 1. The same venue was previously used for the international versions of the series. People who in the area and would like to attend can apply to do so RIGHT HERE.

Tapings for the show are free to attend, and they run through 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm local time. Some of the classic games from the original series expected to be featured in the update include The Joust and The Edge.

Cast members for the reboot include AEW’s Wardlow and Kamille. Former WWE Superstar Rick Boogs is also in the cast, along with former TNA star Jessie Godderz and wrestler J-Rod. WWE Superstar The Miz is hosting the update.

PWInsider also notes that local promotional material for the American Gladiators tapings read, “It’s not just a show. It’s a celebration of strength, courage and willpower. Faced with super-powered gladiators, the contestants fight for honor. They don’t come for fame. They come to prove that they belong in the arena. Feel the energy. Experience the intensity. Enter the arena.”

For fans of pro‑wrestling, the new American Gladiators reboot on Prime Video brings a familiar blend of athleticism, character, and competitive storytelling. Hosted by WWE’s Mike “The Miz” Mizanin—a multi‑time Grand Slam Champion known for his charisma—this series revives classic events like Gauntlet, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator while introducing new physically demanding challenges. Gladiators will include elite competitors from bodies crossing into wrestling territory, such as former WWE star Rick Boogs (Eric Bugenhagen), former TNA and OVW wrestler Jessie Godderz, and AEW’s Michael Wardlow, combining inside‑ring experience with arena aura. Shot this summer in Paris, the format mirrors the structure of wrestling matches by pitting larger-than-life athletes against rising contenders in front‑of‑crowd, multi‑camera spectacle . For wrestling fans, the show bridges familiar competition tropes with gladiatorial contests—delivering strength, drama, and showmanship in a new ring.