NBC has announced that it will be reviving the popular competition series “American Gladiators” for midseason.

According to Variety, the show, which pitted featured players like Nitro, Turbo and Laser against amateur athletes in David vs. Goliath-type battles during its syndication run in the early ’90s, will be updated for the 21st century with new technology and twists.

The latest incarnation will follow eight gladiators — four men and four women — as they take on both male and female contestants. This time around, the participants will actually be given the chance to train for the various physical strength and endurance matches.

While NBC wouldn’t confirm how many episodes have been ordered, at least six are being prepped, with producers scouting for gladiators, hosts and contestants.

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