Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

 is an American limited documentary series directed by Jared Hess and Emmy winner Tony Vainuku, it was released on Netflix on June 28, 2023. This series looks back at the phenomenon that was American Gladiators, the athletes who became overnight sensations and the drama that led to its bittersweet end.

Summary
"In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast

 * Danny Lee “Nitro” Clark
 * Debbie “Storm” Clark
 * Erika “Diamond” Andersch
 * Jim “Laser” Kalafat (Starr)
 * Lori “Ice” Fetrick
 * Michael “Gemini” Horton
 * Raye “Zap” Hollitt
 * Sha-Ri “Blaze” Pendleton-Mitchell
 * Sky Eson-Korito
 * Steve “Tower” Henneberry
 * Lisa McCullough, the original Zap

Episodes

 * Pilot Madness
 * Let the Games Begin
 * A Global Phenomenon
 * Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
 * The Final Legacy