William Smith, or “Thunder” in Gladiator speak, is shown toiling on a North Carolina farm, clearly having difficulty walking. Two shows a day, six days a week will do that. The first part of ...

“Gladiator” creator Johnny Ferraro and ... Perhaps the most heart-wrenching story is that of William “Thunder” Smith, who died shortly after filming for the documentary in 2021 at age ...

In the latest 30 for 30 from ESPN, the cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part ...

Part one of ESPN’s “30 for 30: The American Gladiators” about the epic tale of the famed reality competition show, will air on Tuesday, May 30 on ESPN. According to a description of the ...

American Gladiators was a competition show that pitted amateur athletes against each other and gladiators and was extremely popular back when it debuted in 1989. ESPN Films and Vince Studios have ...