The Truth About Ninja Warrior No One Ever Told You

How did an obscure competition series on a defunct network grow into a ratings juggernaut for NBC. For "American Ninja Warrior," the road to popularity was a true obstacle course. #AmericanNinjaWarrior #Competition #History Adapted from a Japanese game show | 0:00 Long journey to primetime | 0:57 Matt Iseman was a comedian | 1:41 The hosts watch on monitors | 2:31 Celebrities have competed | 3:17 A Supergirl stuntwoman made history | 4:14 Making the obstacles | 5:08 Obstacle order | 6:13 Filming happens at night | 7:06 Contestants have to be fun | 7:39 Isaac Caldiero's win | 8:21 Being a Ninja is a full-time job | 9:34 Ninja gym popularity | 10:31 Many spinoffs | 11:13 Akbar Gbajabiamila's many skills | 12:14 Zuri Hall breaks the mold | 13:22 Kacy Catanzaro is a pro wrestler | 14:35 Contestants have fallen in love | 14:46 Lottery system | 16:55 Controversy over age limit | 17:48 Some athletes hold an edge | 18:54 Fans design some obstacles | 20:00 Cut ties with popular athlete | 21:14 Voiceover By: Anderson Stinson Read Full Article: https://www.looper.com/17690/untold-t...