I wish they'd had more about Billy Wirth in their Netflix documentary. The way the gladiators targeted him in power ball and other events and Billy Wirth still managed to effectively score points was so awesome to watch. It was also really cool to see how he and Gemini were able to be so intense but still give each other respect.
In the documentary they don't show the reason why Gemini has targeted him. Billy threw Gemini out of the wrestling circle with an excellent maneuver in the previous event (Breakthrough & Conquer) which was very humiliatiing for the big guy Gemini.
I watched this back when it aired and have always remembered the coolest thing I ever saw on the show, which is unfortunately not on youtube. In the segment where the contestants have to get the gladiators out of the circle, Billy grappled with the gladiator for a moment and then grabbed him and just rolled backwards, clear out of the ring. The gladiator was very unhappy about it.
That was Gemini, the biggest of the gladiators at the time! But what was cool about Gemini is the way he gave Billy Wirth his due respect, including when he talked about him in the Netflix documentary.
Billy is a Tiger, Chinese Zodiac (aggressive, forceful, brave, terrifying), born 1962. He is also on the cusp of Cancer (hard outer shell, side stepping abilities, soft sensitive inside hence quietly spoken) & Gemini (elusive duality). Water (energetic, highly sexed) & Air (intelligent, constant thinker). Beat that! Best hair time of his life🐯
no.1: i laughed the entire time no.2:billy wirth is SOOOO adorable especially when he's taking he looks like a shy child.. no.3: i wish billy kept his long hair :D
My two favorite contestants from Season 1. Brian Hutson was so hot & Billy Wirth completely dominated the Eliminator. Shame they had to meet in the semis instead of the finals.
I am not surprised. This was like 2 years after Lost Boys, and he had maybe one line in the entire movie. But you could tell he was tough. "You missed sucka!"
The problem with this show was that the guest competitors were so overmatched by the Gladiators that it often made for bad television. I hated seeing the “normal-sized” competitors get dominated so badly in each episode. When the Gladiators double-teamed or triple-teamed a competitor, then it was even more difficult to watch.
From an interview in Sports Illustrated, Nitro had stitches on his forehead, asked Wirth not to hit him in the face, and Wirth did it anyway on purpose.
@@Harringtonize It was Malibu interview is on CZcams Hannibal tv it was during the wrestling match part mailbu come from plastic surgery after getting hit and asked him not to hit him in the face Billy ignored it or forgot and hit him then mailbu told the other gladiators what happened
The gladiators hated Billy Wirth. There was a story in sports illustrated maybe? I’m not sure what publication but they interviewed several of the gladiators about their time in the show. Malibu said he had a concussion and some stitches and was in the conquer ring and asked the contestant to just watch for his head. Apparently the contestant immediately slapped him on his stitches. That contestant was billy wirth. So the next event was powerball. Gemini tells malibu to drag wirth off camera when he gets the chance. Malibu does it and supposedly the gladiators roughed Wirth up a bit and when he comes back on camera his shirts torn lol.
@@jeremyseaton4898 oh yeah. Wirth was a fierce competitor. I watched the show reruns during the summer on USA years ago. in the 90’s. and Wirth is one of the guys i remembered most.
If this happened in UK Gladiators, both Gemini and Billy Wirth would have received Red Cards 🟥 and sent off by Referee John Anderson for violent conduct (fighting).
I wish they'd had more about Billy Wirth in their Netflix documentary. The way the gladiators targeted him in power ball and other events and Billy Wirth still managed to effectively score points was so awesome to watch. It was also really cool to see how he and Gemini were able to be so intense but still give each other respect.
In the documentary they don't show the reason why Gemini has targeted him.
Billy threw Gemini out of the wrestling circle with an excellent maneuver in the previous event (Breakthrough & Conquer) which was very humiliatiing for the big guy Gemini.
I watched this back when it aired and have always remembered the coolest thing I ever saw on the show, which is unfortunately not on youtube. In the segment where the contestants have to get the gladiators out of the circle, Billy grappled with the gladiator for a moment and then grabbed him and just rolled backwards, clear out of the ring. The gladiator was very unhappy about it.
That was Gemini, the biggest of the gladiators at the time! But what was cool about Gemini is the way he gave Billy Wirth his due respect, including when he talked about him in the Netflix documentary.
Never knew Billy Wirth was an actor and model way before Gladiators. ..
He was a Vampire in the movie The Lost Boys.
Yes,the hottest vampire
@@erikafirst817 periodt
Dwayne, the silent but sexy beast
He was also in Body Snatchers.
i couldnt believe how billy wirth out wrestled a strong muscle guy . i was like how the hell he did that ?
Adrenaline will do that makes you stronger when you are in fear of danger
heart
Ooooh Billy Wirth still rocks !!!! 💜💜💜💜💜
Who could blame him, I would want to wrestle Billy too😍
omg, ich kann mich noch daran erinnern wie ich mir die Gladiators anschaue und plötzlich taucht BILLY auf ❤❤❤❤❤
I loved this show and it was fun back in those primitive early days.
to look back 20 years & the fads that were considered to be hot, now looks sooo funny looking (gladiators this means you) !
Billy always lookin good
30+ years, actually🤔😉
Billy still is handsome!
Billy is a Tiger, Chinese Zodiac (aggressive, forceful, brave, terrifying), born 1962. He is also on the cusp of Cancer (hard outer shell, side stepping abilities, soft sensitive inside hence quietly spoken) & Gemini (elusive duality). Water (energetic, highly sexed) & Air (intelligent, constant thinker). Beat that! Best hair time of his life🐯
That's like, spookily accurate.
He’s also part vampire 😂
Not the face. Don't hurt Billy's face.
Yeah, right?? And don't pull his hair!
Plumetis Gemini took his hair band clean off. He stands up for himself no doubt about it. Told you. He's a Tiger.
Billy Wirth always reminded me of Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme.
Billy is a fast runner
I watched this many years ago! Thanks for uploading!
This was by far the best season of the series.
"trim, slim, 175 pounds" and maybe smokin hot?!!
no.1: i laughed the entire time
no.2:billy wirth is SOOOO adorable especially when he's taking he looks like a shy child..
no.3: i wish billy kept his long hair :D
You think shy children are cute? Hey ... weird comment.
@@jasras5003 lmao I wrote this 14 years ago. I don't even remember this video. I was also a child when I wrote this comment.
@@EllssBellss19 Lol fair enough. You're welcome for a blast from the past!
@jasras5003 haha thank you! I almost forgot how adorable Billy is 😂
lol that bonk with the ball
My two favorite contestants from Season 1. Brian Hutson was so hot & Billy Wirth completely dominated the Eliminator. Shame they had to meet in the semis instead of the finals.
I am not surprised. This was like 2 years after Lost Boys, and he had maybe one line in the entire movie. But you could tell he was tough. "You missed sucka!"
The problem with this show was that the guest competitors were so overmatched by the Gladiators that it often made for bad television. I hated seeing the “normal-sized” competitors get dominated so badly in each episode. When the Gladiators double-teamed or triple-teamed a competitor, then it was even more difficult to watch.
They downsized the contestants after season 1. Check out Craig Williams if you want to see Gladiators getting owned.
Yep, outnumbered, outsized and still the gladiators acted like they were hot 💩 for winning lol.
"yeah. good game, though."
nuff said
Got here by reading Sports Illustrated
Awww Billy!!! Those Glads are morons trying to over power Billy, they are probably jealous! Billy is the hottest!
From an interview in Sports Illustrated, Nitro had stitches on his forehead, asked Wirth not to hit him in the face, and Wirth did it anyway on purpose.
@@Harringtonize It was Malibu interview is on CZcams Hannibal tv it was during the wrestling match part mailbu come from plastic surgery after getting hit and asked him not to hit him in the face Billy ignored it or forgot and hit him then mailbu told the other gladiators what happened
@@Strongisland435 that's why I'm here after hannibal interview
@@stephenstephen2924 I hope they bring on red Williams he played Jax im mortal Kombat 2 and he was Sabre on American gladiators
Billy shoulda told him, You missed Sucka!!!!
The guy doing the interview(Mike Adamle) is now the General Manager on WWE RAW.
Problem is Billy Wirth went after the wrong guy, should've gone after Nitro for the shot to the head.
The gladiators hated Billy Wirth. There was a story in sports illustrated maybe? I’m not sure what publication but they interviewed several of the gladiators about their time in the show. Malibu said he had a concussion and some stitches and was in the conquer ring and asked the contestant to just watch for his head. Apparently the contestant immediately slapped him on his stitches. That contestant was billy wirth.
So the next event was powerball. Gemini tells malibu to drag wirth off camera when he gets the chance. Malibu does it and supposedly the gladiators roughed Wirth up a bit and when he comes back on camera his shirts torn lol.
They definitely targeted Billy Wirth. It was pretty cool to watch Billy Wirth stand up to it. He had the best eliminator time each time he did it.
@@jeremyseaton4898 oh yeah. Wirth was a fierce competitor. I watched the show reruns during the summer on USA years ago. in the 90’s. and Wirth is one of the guys i remembered most.
Brian Hutson was lucky to beat Billy Wirth.
Did you know that Gemini was a game-show contestant on Press Your Luck a few years earlier (as Myke Horton)?
I actually remember rooting for him on the show, later I found out he was the dark haired vampire in The Lost Boys.
Aww Bill
R.I.P. to that "handshake" at the end.
Recuerdo ese capitulo, billy era mejor que los gladiadores
Billy threw a punch and looked like his lip was bleeding. (Note to Self: must kiss it better when he gets home tonight)
Billy wirth is the one whom played Dwayne in lost boy s lol..
I remember he flew through the obstacle course in 23 or 28 seconds. Not sure it was long as time ago but where is that video ?
Nitro was my representation btw
I LOVE BILLY WIRTH HE IS SEXY AS HELL GREAT ACTOR!🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Billy ♡
That’s not fair! 😱 Poor Billy! 😡
That would be a cake walk
When you go up against Gemini, there will always be consequences. I do admire Billy's determination however.
was this before or after lost boys
I'd say after because I watched this when it first aired and I knew who he was because of THE LOST BOYS.
SteelShot "Lost Boys (1987), War Party (1988), American Gladiators (1989)"
3 years after Lost Boys. Because the movie was FILMED in 1986 , but released in 1987. 😎
Bill should have went after the ass in 1:43, for pushing his head down.
i remember this!! haha.. was halarious! btw, malibu always sucked.
Abd billy
2:30 - 5:04 The forearm shake the code of honor
If this happened in UK Gladiators, both Gemini and Billy Wirth would have received Red Cards 🟥 and sent off by Referee John Anderson for violent conduct (fighting).
That was funny
I'm I the first one after the Netflix show?
Those meat heads are so jealous of Billy
I just finished watching the first season and they absolutely teamed up on him. What a crummy way to get knocked out of the semi-finals!
And
He was so hot. too skinny and gaunt now.
"Gaunt" is the new "healthy."
Don't remind us.
Billy was such a s3xy and feisty thing here🥵❤❤❤
In regards to the Yellow and Red Cards-
🟨= WARNING
🟥= Sent off or Ejection