The new Gladiators studio set meant that there was only room for eleven events, nine from the original series: Duel, Gauntlet, Hang Tough, Hit & Run, Powerball, Pursuit, Pyramid, The Wall and Suspension Bridge.

Notable changes from the original series include Duel, Hang Tough, Hit & Run, Pursuit and Suspension Bridge now being played over water.

Enigma was involved in a separate incident on Gauntlet, in which contender Leanne Lennox kicked a ram rod into her face, resulting in a confrontation and then her being disqualified.

Gavin Sunshine hurt his knee in Gauntlet and Greg Kirk suffered a broken arm in the quarter-finals during Powerball, in both cases the contenders were left unable to compete in the Eliminator.

Kirk withdrew before the event and was replaced by back-up contender Andy Bell, while Sunshine was unable to complete the Eliminator and his competitor, Kevin Dixon, won the show by default.

Sky One responded to say that health and safety is their number one issue, and they want to minimise the injuries, but pointed out that; "This is Gladiators – a tough physical show for athletes.

[5] In the fourth episode, a female contestant, Gemma Green, had to pull out owing to sustaining a knee injury in Gauntlet just before the Eliminator.

Also, Gladiator Warrior sustained a cut above his eye after a clash with contender Justin Thompson during Gauntlet, which saw him having to be replaced in the event by Oblivion.

It compiled highlights from the first series, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with Gladiators Atlas, Battleaxe, Enigma, Oblivion, Panther, Spartan, and referee John Anderson.