Former Gladiator Wolf unrecognisable as 71-year-old challenges show’s new athletes

Ahead of the relaunch of Gladiators, Wolf from the original series said he believes he could take on any of the new contestants and win. The 71-year-old Wolf (real name Michael Van Wijk) showed off his bulging muscles and claims revealed the new show, being revived by the BBC, did not want him to take part. Gladiators ran on ITV in the 1990s and pitted contestants against resident ’gladiators’ in physical challenges. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best o