Granite: Granite, like the gladiators of ancient Rome, is the toughest of the tough, the meanest of the mean. His motto is: “You can achieve anything in life as long as you believe in yourself.”
Spider: Take heed of what this “hanging man” has to say: “Make as many friends as possible and have lots and lots of fun. Cry a little, smile a lot, respect everyone … and most important don’t, and I repeat don’t, squash spiders!”
Wildebeest: Wildebeest grazes on adrenalin and is not afraid to lock horns with any challenge from the watery world of an underwater hockey arena to kick-boxing his opponents with deadly precision!
Warrior: This perfect blend of brains and brawn, a magic mix of heart and soul is testament to the Warrior that has it all.
Giant: Fe-fi-fo-fum, the biggest Gladiator is an Englishman! Giant is the proud owner of the most loved and protected teddy bear across the nation! “Kensington” a gift from his grandmother has been Giant’s loyal companion for more than 17 years.
Gemini: Be afraid, be very afraid … Gemini may be coming your way! Twins and soulmates from day one, these replicas are proud they’re their father’s sons. Brothers forever they embrace each new day as a challenge to conquer in their own unique way “Take charge of your destiny,” is what they say!
Scorpion: With a serious sting in his tail, Scorpion has the power and stamina to maim his contenders with unbelievable skill. With his tail raised up high and his head hanging low Scorpion claims that if you believe in yourself and set your goals high, you will have the power and glory of achieving them.
Fire: “Beauty comes from within,” claims the reigning Polish beauty queen of many a pageant across the land. When the heat’s not on, Fire takes time out to reflect on herself, always maintaining a good balance in life. She says to her fans, “Keep a positive attitude in school, at work and in life!”
Shadow: There’s nowhere to go and nowhere to hide, Desire “Shadow” Thomas is behind you, in front and alongside! The dark side of Shadow will lurk within, conquering contenders and winning the crowd, while outside the arena she’ll love and protect you forever!
Thunder: Within the raging tempest you’ll sometimes get to hear, the rich and rolling voice of Thunder whisper in your ear, “I am only one, but I still am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do”. You might say she’s successful, inspiring and extraordinary but she’ll say, “so are you”.
Diamond: The hardest naturally occurring substance in the Gladiator world, Bernadette “Diamond” Beyer became a sparkling success as a member of the local team of Gladiators who went to Birmingham in 1997 where she won the coveted title of Best Gladiator!
Fox: No blood hounds can seek her and track her down, she’s clever and smart and knows her way her precision in kick-boxing is unsurpassed and watching her climb is a pleasure to see. She’s a vixen at play and will outfox contenders all day!
Jazz: This jazzy-snazzy lady can fool you any day. She came from a farm far away where her mother was a runner and taught her how to play. There is truth in this dynamic beauty’s motto that there really is no time to be a groaner and moaner get up and dance towards your dreams!
Lynx: This leggy lady, who’s prone to show some flesh, was a finalist in the Cameo Miss Legs Competition. Besides her husband, her friends and a chocolate bar … sport is the love of her life. They say a cat has nine lives, well this feline ain’t lost one yet.
Venus: She’s tall, she’s smart, she’s calm and Alex “Venus” Dorrestein is her name! Venus’s motto has always been, “Bring it on”… every challenge is an opportunity! Sport however is not her only game travelling inspires her spirit, Egyptology enhances her soul, Cole, her two-year-old son fills her heart with joy.
Ice: Ice’s early years of gymnastic training, Western Province athletics and Western Province hockey prepared her for her role as the “coolest” girl in Gladiators … and that’s just the tip of the iceberg … because a baby Icicle is on its way!
Ice’s message to her fans: “Life is not a rehearsal…just get up and do it!”