'American Ninja Warrior': The Emmy-award nominated show kick starts its national finals in Las Vegas

Nation's Top Ninjas Will Compete for a Chance to Win $1 Million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior'

Three-time Emmy Award-nominated obstacle course competition series 'American Ninja Warrior' has kick-started its National Finals in Las Vegas on August 27 at 8 pm PT/ET.

Watch ninja veterans, including Drew Drechsel, Najee Richardson, Meagan Martin, Jesse Labreck, the Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus, Daniel Gil, Flip Rodriguez and 19-year-old rookie Mathis “Kid” Owhadi, take on the world’s toughest obstacle course for a chance to win $1 million. Additionally, the ninja who goes the furthest on the course will walk away with the new “last ninja standing” prize of $100,000.

The American Ninjas will soon pull out their stunts in Los Angeles. (IMDb)
The American Ninjas will soon pull out their stunts in Los Angeles. (IMDb)

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