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.

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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

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