Hulk Hogan to Host American Gladiators

I don't really get why American Gladiators ever went off the air, but I'm delighted to report that it will be back. And I'm even more delighted to report, from TV Week via Awful Announcing, that when it does come back, Hulk Hogan will be the host.

Hogan has signed on to host NBC's upcoming remake of "American Gladiators," sources say.

Hogan made the rounds at NBC's Burbank offices last week and has accepted the job. The deal is still being finalized, but sources say both parties are committed.

NBC sees Hogan as "the perfect fit" for the "Gladiators" revival, sources say. In addition to his experience as a physical performer during his years with the World Wrestling Federation, Hogan has proved he can draw viewers with sheer force of personality in his successful VH1 reality series "Hogan Knows Best."

Say what you will about pro wrestling itself or about the Hulkster's relatively limited wrestling skills, but there are few people in the history of American television who are more charismatic than Hulk Hogan. He's going to be very good at this.