'The Titan Games' Season 2 Episode 4 Best Moments: It's the Army vs Air Force and the birth of two new Titans
It was an episode to remember as both Titans were overpowered by the competitors. NFL pro Victor Cruz and 'American Ninja Warrior' plus professional stuntwoman Jessie Graff faced a stiff challenge from their competitors. They may have missed out on making their mark, but they will live to see another day as they return in the West Region Final.
Two brothers — Noah and Eric Palicia serve their country. Noah is the younger sibling working as an Air Force C130J Instructor Pilot with US Air Force while Eric is an Army Combat Engineer Officer with the US Army. And in 'The Titan Games' they squared off against each other in their quest to become a Titan. In the women's section, Natalie Talbert, mother of two and a CrossFit trainer, took on Kelly Valdez, a Wildland firefighter. As Episode 4 draws to an end, here are some of the best moments.
The 'Herculean Pull' for the ages
Big brother Eric took the lead after winning 'Chain Linked' and Noah evened it up by winning the 'Kick Out'. Until then, it was an evenly-matched tussle. However, it was the tie-breaker that left fans asking for more and torn between supporting the two brothers as they refused to back down in 'Herculean Pull'. Eric was off to a brilliant start and was inches away from getting the golden pole to touch the pad, but in a sheer show of will and strength, Noah managed to pull it back. The pull was even until Eric slipped giving his little brother enough time to pull the major part of the pole to his advantage. But that wasn't the end as Eric pulled it right back. For Noah, the battle was far from over as he slammed his heels into the platform and pulled the pole with all his might to touch the pad and book a date with Victor Cruz on Mount Olympus.
Kelly Valdez vaults over Natalie
It was like the firefighter was born to be a Titan as she registered wins on 'Launch Pad' and 'Over the Edge' quite effortlessly. Or shall we say, she made it look ridiculously easy. Natalie was no pushover as she gave a solid challenge, but in the end, Kelly was just too good as she progressed to face Jessie Graff on Mount Olympus.
Firefighter v stuntwoman
It was an even contest between Kelly and Jessie up until the log lift where the latter slipped. But that gave Kelly the time to move forward and put a fair distance between the duo. By the time it came to the ball and chain, Kelly was already breaking the Titan Tomb and pulling out the relic to lock it in. That was the second time a new Titan had emerged in the women category.
When Noah conquered Mount Olympus
Victor Cruz had turned out for the New York Giants and Noah made a career in the Airforce. And now they were facing-off to scale Mount Olympus. It was an electric start as both were quick off the block until Cruz slowed down at the log lift. Noah made steady strides obliterating each obstacle and reached the 'Ball and Chain' in a quick time. He wasted no precious minutes as he hammered away at the tomb and locking the relic even as Cruz was hauling the ball.
For fans who wanted more of Graff and Cruz, the former Titans will be back for the final as competitors. 'The Titan Games' Season 2 airs 8 pm ET on NBC.
