Suspension Bridge
- Time Limit: 30 seconds (Classic) / 60 seconds (Revival)
- Gladiators: 1
- Contenders: 1
- Weapons: Hammer Head (Classic) / Ram Rod (Revival)
- Theme Tune: None
Objective
Gladiator and Contender start at opposite ends of the Suspension Bridge. On the whistle they advance towards each other armed with hammer heads with the intention of removing each other from the bridge, the Contender's objective is to get the the Gladiators platform at the opposite side of the bridge to pick up the points by removing the Gladiator or getting past them.
Scoring
Contender Knocked Off: 0 Points
Remain on Bridge: 5 Points
Knock Gladiator Off: 10 Points
Rules
Should either competitor be knocked to their knees, they must return back to their feet within 5 seconds of forfeit the contest.
A direct hit must be landed to put down the opponent. Absolutely no pushing is allowed, this would result in disqualification.
If the Contender manages to knock the Gladiator from the bridge they must run to the Gladiators platform to secure the win.
If a competitor looses their hammer head they forfeit the event.