United Kingdom, May 13 -- WWE superstar The Miz is hosting an 'American Gladiators' revival.

The 44-year-old wrestler - whose real name is Mike Mizanin - has been confirmed to front a reboot of the beloved gameshow, which is returning to Amazon Prime Video with a new series.

He wrote on X after the announcement: "I'm thrilled to announce I'm the new host of AMERICAN GLADIATORS! The 10-year-old me is screaming.

"Huge thanks to MGM Amazon Prime Video for trusting me with this iconic legacy. We're honoring the original and bringing fresh energy to a whole new generation.

"AG IS BACK! (sic)"

The original show launched in 1989 and ran until 1996, inspiring versions around the world, including in the UK where it was also brought back last ...