Nitro was one of the original Gladiators and stayed with the show for four years. He then took a break from the Arena before returning to the last series as a replacement host for the departed Lisa Malosky. He dominated most of the Events especially Hang Tough where he held a near-perfect record. Since the end of the show, Nitro has appeared in many TV shows and films such as 'Death Becomes Her' alongside Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.

Zap was the first Gladiator chosen for the American team, giving her the title of the first ever TV Gladiator. She excelled in all Events including her favourite Assualt. Zap is also a film star with her best-known role being that of an arm-twisting seductress in 'Skin Deep' leading her to appear several times in Playboy.

Blaze joined the team in the second half of the first series. She was an aggressive and passionate sportswoman both inside and outside of the Gladiator Arena. She won the 1990 Miss Natural International Bodybuilding Championship.

Sabre entered the Arena during the 1992 Live Shows as Panther. After a few shows producers changed his name to Sabre. He then continued his career in the TV series and competing in International Gladiators. A strong Gladiator with equally strong characteristics, Sabre wrote his own Gladiator rap song. When the show ended, he competed in the Orlando Live shows and can now been seen in action films including the 'Mortal Kombat' series

Turbo, one of the more outstanding Gladiators, joined the team in the second season and remained with show until the end. He did however take an ten-month break from the show to recover from his knee injury in the 1991 season during Powerball. He became Team Captain for two seasons and his best events were Hang Tough and Assault.

Gemini was one of the orginal Gladiators and was the team captain throughout his four year stay. He was an unstoppable force in Atlaspheres, Duel and Powerball and had great respect for the Contenders. Since leaving the arena, Gem-Gem-Gem Gemini has appeared in the hit movie 'Night at the Roxbury' and is now a Hollywood stunt actor.

Ice began her Gladiator career in the second season of the show. She excelled at Powerball and Human Cannonball. One of the most popular female Gladiators, Ice appeared in the TV show, Live Tour, the Orlando Live Shows and also comepeted in the International Gladiators. Nowadays she is trying her hand at professional Golf.