Picking Splinters: Wolf Will Wow Ya

Wolf knows no fear, however those who oppose him are well acquainted with it. (Photo: Courtesy NBC)In the brief time that the revamped “American Gladiators” has been on the air, Don “Hollywood” Yates, better known by his gladiatorial name of Wolf, has established himself as a fan favorite, perhaps even the face of the show. With a mane of scraggly, possibly feathered hair, a blood curdling howl, an arsenal of smack-rich one-liners — all his own creations — and a ferocious approach to the competition, Hollywood's character of Wolf has inspired fear from contestants and awe from audiences. Here's the thing though: Hollywood and Wolf — they're one in the same.

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Picking Splinters: Wolf Will Wow Ya

Picking Splinters: Wolf Will Wow Ya

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