About Team Ninja Warrior

Team Ninja Warrior is a riveting TV series first released in 2016. An off-shoot of the hit competition show American Ninja Warrior, it features the very best from the distinct series; however, the structure is different and much more team-oriented. Instead of athletes running the course individually, they do so in teams of three – two men and one woman. In a series of knockout rounds, teams compete against each other, where each win on an obstacle earns points for the team. The twin objectives of becoming the fastest and the fittest fuse to offer a white-knuckle competitive spectacle.

Making / Production

The spin-off series is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions and was aired on Esquire Network. Revolving around strength, agility and team work, the show has been acclaimed for its intense, adrenaline-pumping moments and spectacular athletic showdowns.

Actors

• Host: Matt Iseman - A veteran presenter, Iseman brings energy and infectious enthusiasm to the series.
• Co-Host: Akbar Gbaja-Biamila - A former professional athlete, Gbaja-Biamila offers in-depth analysis and motivation with passion.
• Sideline Reporter: Alex Curry - Curry gives viewers a unique insight into the psyche of the athletes as she interviews them pre and post-obstacles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is set in a double obstacle course, the first of its kind in the American Ninja Warrior franchise.
• Unlike American Ninja Warrior, the teams race simultaneously on this show.
• Some competitors have gone on to compete in the American Ninja Warrior: All Stars special.

Quotes

• "When you're racing side by side with another team, it's not just about being fast– you have to be flawless." - Host Matt Iseman
• "The pressure, the fatigue, everything intensifies when you're running the course neck and neck with another team." - Co-host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
• "These ninjas aren't just battling the obstacles – they're battling each other." - Sideline Reporter Alex Curry

• The theme song is "American Ninja Warrior Theme" by Lisle Moore.
• Most of the soundtrack consists of intense, adrenaline-driven music to keep the viewers and competitors pumped up.