American Ninja Warrior -- Discussion Thread
09-28-17 | 03:13 PM
#476
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I know that Levi suffered a very nasty fall attempting some freerunning trick. If I remember correctly, he shattered his ankle or broke his leg a few years ago. Then he just disappeared from Ninja Warrior.
10-10-17 | 09:12 AM
#477
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I watch this show with my daughters and like it a lot. This is our 2nd year and we finally got through the season.
I don't know all the names by heart, but they do beat you over the head with there pre-programmed stars. I agree on overrated Kacy I don't understand the hype, but Flex was my favorite Lady competitor as well the "teach" and of course Jessie were awesome to watch. On the men's side it's great to see Drew and Joe and the PopeNinja or whatever his name is, I like the nicknames. I wish they would reward speed a lot more then always upper body, it would seem to level out the field a bit more.
It's silly to make that final leg so difficult, what's the point? Make it a doable course and set it as a timer whoever finished it fastest wins the $1million. Amazing Race and America's Got Talent, gives a million guaranteed, way toooo cheap NBC..
I'm not burned out on it, and glad its only a summer show, not sure how I missed it all these years, but I can see myself giving up on it after a few more years if they continue with this can't finish the final course nonsense.
I don't know all the names by heart, but they do beat you over the head with there pre-programmed stars. I agree on overrated Kacy I don't understand the hype, but Flex was my favorite Lady competitor as well the "teach" and of course Jessie were awesome to watch. On the men's side it's great to see Drew and Joe and the PopeNinja or whatever his name is, I like the nicknames. I wish they would reward speed a lot more then always upper body, it would seem to level out the field a bit more.
It's silly to make that final leg so difficult, what's the point? Make it a doable course and set it as a timer whoever finished it fastest wins the $1million. Amazing Race and America's Got Talent, gives a million guaranteed, way toooo cheap NBC..
I'm not burned out on it, and glad its only a summer show, not sure how I missed it all these years, but I can see myself giving up on it after a few more years if they continue with this can't finish the final course nonsense.
10-10-17 | 09:35 AM
#478
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BTW i've had it confirmed that NO ninja athletes get paid by NBC, not even Kacy. That million dollar contract is bogus news.
NBC pay the announcers and that's it
The athletes rely on the exposure to further their outside businesses/profiles/pursuits
No wonder Kacy jumped at going to WWE
NBC pay the announcers and that's it
The athletes rely on the exposure to further their outside businesses/profiles/pursuits
No wonder Kacy jumped at going to WWE
01-19-18 | 03:53 PM
#479
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There will be a third season of Team Ninja Warrior, though it now has a new name and look: USA Network has ordered American Ninja Warrior: Ninja Vs. Ninja, which has 36 three-person teams competing on side-by-side courses. It was filmed in October and takes place at night, versus the daytime production of Team Ninja Warrior.
03-01-18 | 06:42 AM
#481
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USA Network's epic competition series AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR: NINJA VS. NINJA will premiere on Thursday, March 1st at 9/8c.
Epic competition series American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja is bringing more heat to USA Network's spring line-up, pitting three-person athletic teams against one another on physically demanding, side-by-side obstacle courses that test endurance and speed. Hosted by comedian Matt Iseman and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila, the show will feature even more challenging obstacles than ever before - incorporating human agility, meticulous skill, and a whole new strategy of racing. For the 16-part season, fan-favorite competitors from the primetime "American Ninja Warrior" franchise will form 36 teams, each with two men and one woman, all competing to become the ultimate champions. In addition to hosts Iseman and Gbajabiamila, FOX Sports' Alex Curry will serve as sideline reporter, rounding out the talent commentators.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Akbar Gbajabiamila as Host
· Alex Curry as Reporter
· Matt Iseman as Host
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Akbar Gbajabiamila as Host
· Alex Curry as Reporter
· Matt Iseman as Host
03-01-18 | 04:48 PM
#482
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This should be good. Hopefully the best ninjas are competing in it.
04-01-18 | 04:40 AM
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Guys, Sasuke 35 has aired. Drew Dreschel being the only foreign contestant.
It's a good one, worth checking out
It's a good one, worth checking out
04-01-18 | 04:41 AM
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04-01-18 | 05:31 AM
#486
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Maybe because he is Canadian and lives in Canada?
04-02-18 | 03:25 PM
#487
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04-02-18 | 03:51 PM
#488
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04-18-18 | 02:25 PM
#489
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The Ninja Vs. Ninja team racing show has moved to Mondays after RAW. It's amazing how often these ninja team races come down to one weak link on the team.
04-19-18 | 11:22 AM
#490
05-30-18 | 09:30 AM
#491
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The two-time Emmy Award-nominated "American Ninja Warrior" returns for its seventh full season on NBC. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila are back, along with co-host Kristine Leahy. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million. This season the show will make stops in Dallas, Miami, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Minneapolis before heading to Las Vegas. In its sixth season on NBC last summer, "American Ninja Warrior" remained a top draw, delivering a 1.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 6.8 million viewers overall in "live plus seven day" Nielsens to generate top-10 rankings among Big 4 primetime summer shows in adults 18-49, kids 2-11 and teens 12-17.
Premiering Wednesday, May 30 at 8/7c on NBC.
The two-time Emmy Award-nominated "American Ninja Warrior" returns for its seventh full season on NBC. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila are back, along with co-host Kristine Leahy. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million. This season the show will make stops in Dallas, Miami, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Minneapolis before heading to Las Vegas. In its sixth season on NBC last summer, "American Ninja Warrior" remained a top draw, delivering a 1.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 6.8 million viewers overall in "live plus seven day" Nielsens to generate top-10 rankings among Big 4 primetime summer shows in adults 18-49, kids 2-11 and teens 12-17.
Premiering Wednesday, May 30 at 8/7c on NBC.
05-30-18 | 01:41 PM
#492
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Been watching Ninja vs Ninja on USA. Looking forward to the regular season starting. Amazing that it's up to season 10. Never could have seen this happening back when I watched the JPN version on G4.
05-30-18 | 01:43 PM
#493
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Akbar last week ran a celebrity course for charity on NBC's special. He struggled a bit more than I expected for being a former pro athlete, but it looks like he's carrying a lot of weight.
I hope ninja fans have been watching the Ninja versus Ninja racing on USA. It's far more thrilling than the regular version that airs on NBC.
I hope ninja fans have been watching the Ninja versus Ninja racing on USA. It's far more thrilling than the regular version that airs on NBC.
05-30-18 | 01:56 PM
#494
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Agree, the last episode with Jesse Labreck's team was sensational.
05-30-18 | 04:36 PM
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05-31-18 | 07:21 AM
#497
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Bull is jelly in that pic lol
05-31-18 | 09:20 AM
#498
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Akbar last week ran a celebrity course for charity on NBC's special. He struggled a bit more than I expected for being a former pro athlete, but it looks like he's carrying a lot of weight.
I hope ninja fans have been watching the Ninja versus Ninja racing on USA. It's far more thrilling than the regular version that airs on NBC.
I hope ninja fans have been watching the Ninja versus Ninja racing on USA. It's far more thrilling than the regular version that airs on NBC.
05-31-18 | 09:36 AM
#499
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http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphi...?ls=social-vid
If I could figure out how to get that video to embed
If I could figure out how to get that video to embed
05-31-18 | 10:03 AM
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http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphi...?ls=social-vid
If I could figure out how to get that video to embed
If I could figure out how to get that video to embed
If I thought he was intentionally doing that to be funny I’d tell him to take it down a notch because it was too over the top.