Gladiators: The Very Best Of 'Wolf' - Bad Behaviour, Yellow And Red Cards And More! Part 1 

He is honestly the nicest celeb I’ve ever met. Funny, polite, and always has time for his fans. The greatest “heel” in Gladiators history.

He was bloody good. I read in the Guardian article how he asked producers if he could be bad. They were hesitant. But after 1 show, the audience loved it, and the character grew.

I love how the producers of the show wanted wolf to be nice and he was like Nope, I want to be the bad guy, the gladiators themselves didn't have much personality but Wolf certaintly shook it up.

Had the privilege of being awarded a medal on hearts of gold by wolf man. Loved him as a kid and loved him now as a 31 year old man. Was my favourite gladiator!

Wolf made the gladators, without the wolf, the programme would been pulled a long time before it actually was

John Sachs' commentary made the Wolf moments even more legendary,

Here after the reboot. Nothing beats this! The wall is bigger and uneven. And if course WOLF!!! As a kid, used to think this was all real and Wolf used to scare me. Great TV.

Gladiators was such an amazing part of my childhood.. nothing was better than me and my younger brother getting hyped on a Saturday night.. we would watch you been framed first with Jeremy beedle.. followed by Gladiators... unfortunately my younger brother died in 2015... so these memories will always be cherished

Wolf is one of the most legendary gladiators of all time.

I can't stop grinning while watching this. Thought i'd watch for ten minutes or so but i'm addicted. Wolf was/is the greatest Gladiator of all time. Also i love that Wolf is a Star Trek fan. Wonder how he feels about comic books. Always thought he would have been a fantastic Wolverine.

I’ll say one thing about Wolf. He made everything entertaining.

Wolf is a national treasure. Look at those eyes - windows to the soul. He seems like just a lovely sweet guy. And tough as bejasus.

I met Wolf once as a child I was starstruck! Lol He turned on our local shopping centre's Christmas lights! I asked him what his favourite drink was because I was starstruck I was so nervous I could only come up with that question. Wolf replied " blood" , and then a few minutes later he came back over to me and whispered " no its not my favourite drink is wine " 😂

I was lucky enough to meet wolf and he was hands down one of the nicest people you could meet shock my hand and hugged me!!! Very chatty and patent such a legend

The way he pushed Ulrika. 😂😂😂. He was ahead of our time. Thats what you call equality 😂😂😂

Wolf was always my favourite. Every time he scared a kid he’d give them one of those foam fingers to cheer them up. It just wasn’t a Saturday night without seeing Wolf have a meltdown

I remember watching this every week on tv in the 90s. Loved it.

Love how wolf looks like the most hated man in the world but in real life he looks like a nice person that everyone loves the most 😊

Back when people enjoyed live events and didn’t have a phone 📱 in their hand! Miss this! Brings back childhood memories! 🥰

Laser from the US put it very well in a recent interview about what the newer versions didn't understand: Gladiators like Wolf were heroes to the kids as opposed to villains, and the Gladiators very much understood this. Of course that kid was going to get a signed foam finger.

Always loved watching Gladiators as a little kid and Wolf was easily my favourite of the group. I remember him making a guest appearance at a pantomime my family went to and everyone was booing when he came on stage. He told everyone to shut up but I kept going after the rest of the audience had stopped, so he ended up shouting "OI!" at me. 😆

Warning- The gladiators and contestants are highly trained athletes and have a lifetime of experience, but they are not invincible. Bodies have been broken, necks broken, concussions inflicted, and careers ended in an instant. Although it is entertainment, the hazards are real, and the contestants and gladiators take real risks, endure unimaginable pain, and put their bodies, their careers, and their lives on the line. Don't risk yours! Be Smart! Be Safe! PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME, SCHOOL OR ANYWHERE ELSE!!!

Wolf tearing that "WE ❤ JOHN ANDERSON" sign off made me want to cry.

Remarkable that he was in his forties doing all of this, what a badass.

Wolf should've gone on to WWF or WCW. He had the look, the attitude, the physique and the charisma to make it big. His character was great but could've really developed it further one of those promotions, which weren't so structured like Gladiators was. I reckon he would've fitted right in to the attitude era. Could just see him feuding with the likes of Shawn Michaels or Bret Hart.

This show was excellent family entertainment. They should bring this back.

2-and-a-half hours of Wolf shithousing, and it's only the first part. Magical stuff 👍

their bringing this back again ofc nothing will beat this nostalgia

This was a lot of fun. Thanks for the upload. I actually went to one of the live recordings for the original series. I don’t remember if Wolf was one of the gladiators that afternoon but wouldn’t surprise me if he was. Sharon Davies suffered a horrible knee injury when doing the pyramid which held up the recording for a hour or so while they recovered her from the pyramid. Think my mate still has his Gladi-hand in the loft😄

Great video mate. Thanks

Wolf made the show what it was! I always LOVED seeing episodes of the show where Wolf appeared most! BRING GLADIATORS BACK!!!

I remember watching this show. It refreshes my memories. And I'd have to say Wolf was one riveting superstar. Very entertaining to watch.

Wolf to me will always be the best gladiator, loved looking forward to seeing him each week. John Sach's witty commentary just added to the hilarity. Of course John's father was the legendary Manuel from fawlty towers aka flowery twats

Can someone please explain to me WHY the new Gladiators cannot have Wolf Man + Jet as the presenters? The 2 most popular gladiators of all time would be amazing to see again for this of us who grew up watching the show, plus they both have the skills. That is way more fun than than Bradley and his son presenting (sorry, but I find them nice but wooden and not funny). There should at least be a male and a female presenter like Fash + Uli in days of old! So why not Wolf + Jet? Could be a hoot- Wolf could get involved in some of his panto argy-bargy with the new Gladiators to amuse his now middle-aged fans :D

I remember one time where he tried to get a contender down on Hang Tough and ended up leaving him on the rings in his underpants. John Anderson "I nearly disqualified you for ungentlemenly conduct". Wolf " What you on about, he had pants on!" 🤣

Fair plays for putting all these clips together in a montage - must have taken ages!

Honestly this show was part of my childhood, and the only contestant that was memorable was Wolf. I didn’t even need to google to remember his name, it was and is literally burnt into it. What a good character.

Oh and one his favourite Catchphrase HE WAS LUCKY!

Gladiators will never be as good as this, you never forget watching it as a kid with the whole family on a weekend, no phones, no distractions just everyone watching the show at home cheering on. Good times

OMG XD I NEVER KNEW MY DAD WAS THIS SAVAGE

Over 25 years later and I can still remember that time Wolf tore up a foam finger like it was yesterday. He has to have been the most iconic Gladiator of every version of the show.

Wolf was the best gladiator by miles. Not necessarily because he was the best athlete but because he was so entertaining 😂

Wolf, Gladiators' heel of the decade.

I hit the like button even before I saw any action. The theme song did it all for me

Back in the day watching this every saturday evening.

Im starting to get the sense the wall was not Wolf's game 😂

This is such a blast from the past! Absolutely love the Wolf man! Such a big part of my childhood Saturday nights. Also Regan’s mum! 😂

one of the most memorable villains on any tv series that I saw.

Max Verstappen: Oh, Wolf is a legend. Max’s race engineer: Absolute animal!

13:57 "The Wolf is the winner! YEEH!" LMAO.

Even my mother (in her 70s now) had a soft spot for wolf. Apparently, Wolf was the only man with "better-conditioned hair" than her that she had ever been attracted to. On one occasion, she stated that Wolf could "mark his territory at my back door, any time he wishes." Little did I know just how disgusting that was. I was 10.

the way he dashes people off the pyramid🤣 what a legend

i can't imagine gladiators last as long as it did without wolf

Bonfire night at my school in Herne Bay they used to have different Gladiators come every year, obviously my main crush was Jet and she was super friendly but my favourite was always Wolf and he was such a chill dude in real life, what a guy.

Gladiators would never be the same without Wolf.

I was 5 years old watching this when it was aired I can still remember getting excited to watch wolf on this show great entertainment

You forgot the Wolf moment from Series 2, Episode 2--where one of the contenders (Gary Towers) tore up a poster of Wolf during his opening interview, leading to Wolf jumping the gun on him during Joust.

Saturday night were made by Baywatch, Gladiators and especially the Wolfman! Watch and learn class of 2024, this is how it’s done

"Wolf, a man of few words, and every one a rude one" lmao

When I watched both "American Gladiators" and "UK Gladiators" as my favorite sport shows, such as XFL, WCW and TNA, my favorite Gladiators are Ice, Lightning, Wolf and Nitro. But the only Gladiator with big huge tantrum and berate that has put the big old smile on my face is the Wolfman! He is the most wittiest, slapstick wisecrack as the comedian actors. My favorite part is "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf,” the moment that Wolf threw a tantrum, rage and erratic behavior after a big, huge loss. So here are my favorite parts that are composed by Billy Bletcher, Dorothy Compton, Mary Moder, and Pinto Colvig as I enjoy singing and dancing along: 23:34, 46:42, 53:00, 1:11:57, 1:15:24, 1:57:24, 2:07:32, 2:13:43, 2:16:24, 2:20:49, 2:30:21. 4/4 (G Major) Who's afraid of the (D Major) Big Bad Wolf, (D Major) Big Bad Wolf, (G Major) Big Bad Wolf? (G Major) Who's afraid of the (D Major) Big Bad Wolf? (D Major) La-la-la-la (G Major) - la, (huh!)

4:18 could you imagine if someone done this in todays TV??

I love the wolf man when I was a kid and in my teen years every time who’s afraid of the wolf song would play I use to shot not me and my nana and grandad used to say he can’t hear you . Then one year he came to turn on the lights at Peterlee town centre and I went down and I was in awww 🥰 I was shy and nervous and he understood and I got a hug and I just smiled and held on tight and talked a bit and my speech problems was bad that day because of me been shy and nervous but he took he’s time and understand and that’s when I said I’m glad you understand the bullies at school don’t I opened up to a person I didn’t know in real life and then he said don’t let them get to you and say something back to them and tell your teachers or the one you trust so I did and it stopped and now one of the bullies at school is my cousins step dad and other bullies talk to me now.

What an entertainer, he’s playing the baddie brilliantly, we all know he was a champion guy in reality, loved this show as a kid, isn’t it coming back?

I prefer this Wolf over the American Gladiators 2008 Wolf

who’s watching this after the new gladiators bc are parents mentioned ‘wolf’

Hard to believe that Wolf is now 66 years old.

He looks like he should be raiding villages.

Shout out to the hand written sign that says "Woof, Woof, Wolf's a Puff". Puff is when you disappear into a cloud of smoke.

I've nicknamed him as "The Big Bad Wolf" as a reference to "Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?"

The wolf was the reason i watched this. I loved jet too, but the big bad wolf was the reason for this every sat! I loved that he was ‘bad’. He seemed nice really :-)

Yellow Card= Warning Red Card= Sent Off or Ejected from the game

Wolf (Michael Van Wijk) is my favourite Gladiator from the original series

1:10:43 Wolf really went "Screw it" and pushed him off anyway 😅

Great idea to have a bad Gladiator. Wolf was such a great character. Although I seem to remember Shadow was a bit of a bad ass in the early series to.

This was good wholesome family tv on a saturday night. last of the good times

He now runs a chain of gyms in New Zealand.

Legend

Greatest heel of the 90s

You were meant to hate him, but me and sister loved him! Go wolf!!

I used to hide behind the sofa as a kid, but the memories second to none, better world back then imho.

Wolf is a legend

i miss the old gladiators SO BADLY.

Wolf only ever got a red card when his events for the evening were already over. His “war” with John Anderson was apparently all for show. Only time Anderson meant the red card was when he threw a helmet into the crowd as that was dangerous. Anderson also sent off Raider once for violent conduct.

looking back on this wolf was the showman like the wwf wrestlers,jon anderson was also good when going at wolf with the cards.was a great show following the usa show i used to watch on late nite tv back in the day.nice to see there is a comeback with a new line up.

The new series of Gladiators has begun and just like with Jet,Vogue and Lighting, I already have a crush on Gladiators Dynamite and Diamond. The funniest male Gladiator is Viper but he is nothing like my favourite and funniest male Gladiator, Wolf.

Wold was like Vegeta meets WWE and in the early 90's, we were blessed! he carried the show

I love John Sachs taking the mick out of the audience's banners.

😂 the commentator saying Wolf found his spare ribs to the Chinese contender

Thanks for making my childhood so memorable. He literally made the show!

1:48:58 absolute brilliance, omfg the pantomine behind that exchange is hilarious

Man, this video is longer than an episode of Gladiators.

That was a flawless Swanton Bomb at 23:50

You missed the one where wolf had a go at the Japanese guy in series 2 after joust I think, after the whistle wet he continued to hit the contender and then pushed him off after the contender was dismounting.

America's loss is The UK's gain - Wolfie (or is it Wolfy?) would've probably made a big splash over here if he was an American Gladiator - that guy has massive charisma

46:42 Cue WOLF'S Favourite Song

He will always will be my favourite gladiator of all time

All of there shows are rally good

this is why wolf is my most fave one on gladiators 😁👍🏻

Wolf is a badass dude on the International Gladiators

Man Wolf a bit like Knuckles from Sonic when he said give me that mike.