Chad Knight to Appear on 'American Gladiators'

Following NBC's official announcement of the fresh batch of warriors, consisting of six men and women, to battle on American Gladiators, the news about their contenders are gradually surfacing the media. One of the first contenders to grace the ultimate “David and Goliath battle” is professional skateborder Chad Knight, who is expected to appear on the premiere episode airing on Sunday, January 6.

So far, details about Knight's participation on American Gladiators have not yet been revealed. But he is expected to pit himself against the show's gladiators, which is comprised of a team of action stars and stunt professionals, and will be possibly engaging in events like The Joust, The Wall, Hang Tough and The Eliminator.

Raised in Westerville, Ohio, Knight began skateboarding at the age of eight in the midst of the second wave of the sport's popularity. Though he initially engaged in the sport just to prove to his brother that it was possible to charge down the driveway and to still make the turn at the bottom onto the sidewalk, his fondness for skateboarding grew and developed into a regular pastime with other kids in the neighborhood. Within a short period of time, he quickly rose from local competitions and traveled to other states to compete. Eventually, he was recognized for taking skateboarding in a new direction with innovative tricks and a new approach to skateboard videos.