American Ninja Warrior Nation - All PostsThe official fan site of American Ninja Warrior on NBC2022-01-03T12:33:40-08:00http://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/rss/current/2022-01-03T12:33:40-08:002022-01-03T12:33:40-08:00Big season 14 news (Locations! Specials!) and a farewell
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<p>Big news and an emotional day. </p> <p id="u6MzOG">Hello! It’s Nikki. I’m the editor here at ANW Nation. I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday season despite these stressful times. Welcome to 2022!</p>
<p id="JsNClm"><strong>As we move into this new year, I need to share with you that ANW Nation is closing down</strong>. </p>
<p id="64Z5BU">Let me clarify something right away. </p>
<p id="5bmI55"><strong>Season 14 of American Ninja Warrior is absolutely roaring to life. In fact, I even have some announcements for you! </strong></p>
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<h3 id="OtG97Z"><strong>Location news</strong></h3>
<p id="tCS0Bx">This year, the show will tape in three different locations, very similar to season 13’s format. I bet you can guess two of those locations. Okay, I’ll just tell you. </p>
<p id="tCdPfx">American Ninja Warrior will return to Los Angeles on the Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot. The National Finals will take place in Las Vegas. </p>
<p id="ZDbF0D">But the first location of the year? I can’t tell you, but I’ll give you a few hints. It’s in a state that’s a Ninja Warrior stronghold. Not only do MANY Ninjas call this state home, but it has played a huge role in American Ninja Warrior history. The show will make a return to a familiar city. The last time we were in this location, only one competitor was able to wizard through the City Finals course... So get ready, Ninjas. </p>
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<h3 id="CAbcYy"><strong>Special competition news</strong></h3>
<p id="yXLWmg">During season 14, there will be a brand new special competition! Look forward to the first-ever Ninja Warrior couples’ competition. The love bug has nipped many of the sport’s competitors and now they’ll get to show off their combined skills as a team. The competition’s format will utilize both partners’ strengths and some cold, hard cash will be on the line.</p>
<p id="3OLGyB">Also returning with season 14 will be the American Ninja Warrior Women’s Championship! Meagan Martin is the reigning champ from season 12’s edition. There was a Women’s Championship taped during season 13, and that hasn’t aired yet. But we know the competition will live on for another year. </p>
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<h3 id="RDdZyr"><strong>And now, a thank you and goodbye</strong></h3>
<p id="GsP8AC">I’m thrilled I get to leave you with some good news because this is an emotional day for me. This is American Ninja Warrior Nation’s final day of creating new content for you. Everything has a beginning, middle, and end. After almost six years, ANW Nation is taking a rest. </p>
<p id="bfSf6K">I want to deeply thank you, the readers, for your support over these seasons. It has been a wild ride both traveling with and reporting on the show, always keeping all of you on my mind. This fanbase is unlike any other - dedicated, passionate, and devoted to the sport. I’m going to miss all the insightful comments, fact-checking, and humor.</p>
<p id="eJk2So">Thank you to the Ninjas who so generously gave me their time over and over again for what I’m sure seemed like endless interviews. Thank you to Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Zuri Hall for always treating me with such respect and kindness, no matter how busy they were. Thank you to the entire production crew who took me in as a family member over those many travels. </p>
<p id="PnD3FI">American Ninja Warrior Nation is a cherished and special part of my life. It has been an honor to create a place for the fans and Ninjas to gather, learn, and discuss. I’m going to miss everything about this. I could dwell on this all day, so I’m going to cut myself off here. Thank you. </p>
<p id="d2zCbv"><strong>But, American Ninja Warrior is far from over! To stay up to date on Ninja Warrior news, be sure to follow @Ninja Warrior on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ninjawarrior/"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ninjawarrior/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>. On Twitter, follow </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nbc"><strong>@NBC</strong></a><strong> for official news. </strong></p>
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https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2022/1/3/22865159/american-ninja-warrior-season-14-taping-locations-special-couples-competition-farewellNikki Lee2022-01-03T09:34:02-08:002022-01-03T09:34:02-08:00Kaden Lebsack earned the best buzzer of season 13
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<p>His Stage Three buzzer really was the moment of the year. </p> <p id="zLOKAw">We have a winner! </p>
<p id="OW4eov"><strong>After weeks of voting, Kaden Lebsack’s Stage Three win has been declared the best buzzer of American Ninja Warrior season 13. </strong></p>
<p id="1fFZhX">After our readers carefully voted on all 114 buzzers from 2021, the winners from the Qualifiers, Semifinals and National Finals <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/30/22860364/who-had-the-best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-poll">met up in a final poll</a> that ran over the holidays. </p>
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<li id="NKNRPR">Vance Walker’s Qualifiers buzzer came in third with 16% of the votes.</li>
<li id="6eoaiJ">Jesse Labreck came in second with 24% of the votes for her Semifinals buzzer.</li>
<li id="1TO1b3">That means 60% of the votes went to Kaden’s performance on Stage Three of the National Finals!</li>
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<p id="KUlSk4">That really was the ultimate moment for the year. Kaden was just 15-years-old during season 13. While the veteran Ninjas all vouched for his abilities, the viewers needed a little convincing. And Kaden delivered. Buzzer after buzzer, the competition fell away and Kaden remained. He was the only Ninja to clear Stage Three, a feat that’s coveted by some of the most experienced Ninjas. </p>
<p id="qy7kXg">Kaden did time out on Stage Four, but we’re not really concerned with that. He has years to chase that goal as his Ninja Warrior career unfolds before our eyes.</p>
<p id="KOWcDC">Thank you to everyone who took part in this fun journey over the last few weeks! </p>
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https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2022/1/3/22865160/kaden-lebsack-earned-the-best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13Nikki Lee2021-12-30T12:23:11-08:002021-12-30T12:23:11-08:00The final vote: Who had the best buzzer of season 13?
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<p>After hundreds and hundreds of votes, it all comes down to this. </p> <p id="ykrwAA">Okay, if you’ve been along for the ride, then you’ve been waiting for this moment.</p>
<p id="6gyPXV"><strong>It’s time to find out who had the best buzzer of American Ninja Warrior season 13. </strong></p>
<p id="Ia41x1">Every single buzzer from this year was voted on, <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/9/23/22690094/american-ninja-warrior-season-13-had-a-total-of-114-buzzers">all 114 of them</a>. We broke things down by the Qualifiers, Semifinals, and National Finals. Each group were placed into a bracket and we created corresponding polls. Your votes advanced the buzzers through the rounds until only one remained. </p>
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<li id="UdUiee"><a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/11/9/22772780/american-ninja-warrior-2021-the-best-buzzer-of-the-season-13-qualifiers"><strong>Vance Walker earned the title for the Qualifiers.</strong></a></li>
<li id="bRrldu"><a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/14/22834422/american-ninja-warrior-season-13-jesse-labreck-had-the-best-buzzer-of-the-semifinals"><strong>Jesse Labreck took the win for the Semifinals.</strong></a></li>
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<a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/29/22858702/american-ninja-warrior-season-13-kaden-lebsack-best-buzzer-national-finals"><strong>Kaden Lebsack’s Stage Three buzzer topped the National Finals.</strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<p id="dSZxwT">But now, it’s time for only one to remain. There’s one poll left to declare an overall winner. </p>
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<p id="PFnVB0">Any of these runs could represent the season well. Vance kicked things off by firmly announcing that the teens were here to compete (and with an extra $10k to boot). Jesse reaffirmed that she has always been, and will always be a top contender. Period. Kaden was the only Ninja to survive Stage Three, and he did it as a 15-year-old rookie. </p>
<p id="adu3Ko">So who will get your vote? We’ll leave this poll open for a few days and shut it down early next week. This is it! Cast your vote now. </p>
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https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/30/22860364/who-had-the-best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-pollNikki Lee2021-12-29T10:56:05-08:002021-12-29T10:56:05-08:00Kaden Lebsack’s Stage Three win declared the ‘best buzzer’ of the National Finals
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<p>This makes perfect sense. </p> <p id="j39uC3">We finally have our “best buzzer” of the American Ninja Warrior season 13 National Finals! <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/28/22857266/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-championship">And the result makes perfect sense</a>. Thank you to everyone who participated in this speed round of voting. </p>
<p id="m6cawq"><strong>Kaden Lebsack’s Stage Three buzzer beat out Vance Walker’s performance on Stage Two. </strong></p>
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<p id="IgUvFB">While Vance’s run was fantastic, it really does make sense that Kaden would win this round. He was the only Ninja to defeat Stage Three during season 13. To add to that, he did it as a 15-year-old rookie. Kaden went on to time out on Stage Four, leaving him one more accomplishment to chase as his Ninja Warrior career progresses. </p>
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<p id="TJLhv2">Kaden’s buzzer now joins <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/11/9/22772780/american-ninja-warrior-2021-the-best-buzzer-of-the-season-13-qualifiers">Vance’s win from the Qualifiers</a> and <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/14/22834422/american-ninja-warrior-season-13-jesse-labreck-had-the-best-buzzer-of-the-semifinals">Jesse Labreck’s win in the Semifinals.</a> Tomorrow, we’ll debut a poll featuring all three buzzers. You’ll have a few days to get your votes in. Then, we’ll declare the overall best buzzer of season 13! </p>
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https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/29/22858702/american-ninja-warrior-season-13-kaden-lebsack-best-buzzer-national-finalsNikki Lee2021-12-28T11:24:42-08:002021-12-28T11:24:42-08:00“Best buzzer” of season 13: National Finals championship
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<p>It’s down to two incredible runs. </p> <p id="aRrI4K">Here we go! We’ve reached the championship round for the ‘Best buzzer’ battle of the American Ninja Warrior National Finals!</p>
<p id="iDho1f">We’re speeding along in order to declare an overall buzzer winner once the new year starts. <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/27/22855735/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-round-four">Yesterday, our readers voted on round four of the bracket</a>. Today, two Ninjas remain in the final round of voting!</p>
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<p id="7iJtA0">We have Vance Walker’s Stage Two buzzer. He was one of only four to survive the stage. After an error on the Double Salmon ended his first run, Vance waved his Safety Pass and took another turn. He then defeated the critical Falling Shelves to clear his path to Stage Three. </p>
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<p id="i1PwIS">Kaden Lebsack’s run doesn’t need much explanation to understand why it’s in the final round. Kaden, who was 15-years-old at the time, was the only Ninja to clear Stage Three. This is an accomplishment is dreamed of by many veterans and he did it during his rookie year. Kaden went to Stage Four by himself. </p>
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<p id="QGtzV2">Now that you understand the context, which buzzer is better in your mind? </p>
<p id="49qnEe"><strong>Vance Walker - S2 or Kaden Lebsack - S3?</strong></p>
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<p id="78nIQq">Remember to vote soon! The winner of the National Finals will be placed in a poll along with the winners of the Qualifiers and Semifinals. Then we’ll have our best buzzer of the year! </p>
https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/28/22857266/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-championshipNikki Lee2021-12-27T10:04:00-08:002021-12-27T10:04:00-08:00‘Best buzzer’ of season 13: National Finals round four
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<p>Kaden? Vance? Jake? </p> <p id="0O1gw8">Welcome back to the American Ninja Warrior best buzzer battle! We’re working our way through every single buzzer of the season to determine which one is the “best” of season 13. </p>
<p id="44Fk36">Now that we’re into the National Finals, we’re putting the pedal to the metal. We’re speeding through the votes so we can declare a winner before the end of the year. </p>
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<a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/11/9/22772780/american-ninja-warrior-2021-the-best-buzzer-of-the-season-13-qualifiers">Vance Walker earned the title for the Qualifiers.</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/14/22834422/american-ninja-warrior-season-13-jesse-labreck-had-the-best-buzzer-of-the-semifinals">Jesse Labreck took the win for the Semifinals.</a> </li>
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<p id="bmTk5l">We need to find out who had the best buzzer of the National Finals so we can put all three runs up against one another in a final poll! <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/23/22851892/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-round-three">We reviewed your votes from round three of the National Finals bracket</a>. That leaves us with only two polls and four runs. </p>
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<p id="G11Y9L">Kaden Lebsack’s Stage Two and Stage Three buzzers are in there. Those runs are joined by Vance Walker’s completion of Stage Two after using the Safety Pass. Jake Murray’s race to the Stage One buzzer rounds everything out. </p>
<p id="jePfeh"><strong>Kaden Lebsack - S2 or Vance Walker - S2?</strong></p>
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<p id="yw7fVO"><strong>Jake Murray or Kaden Lebsack - S3?</strong></p>
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<p id="MZpf96">So who’s heading into the championship? Vote SOON. We’ll advance this round in just a day or so! </p>
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https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/27/22855735/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-round-fourNikki Lee2021-12-23T09:36:13-08:002021-12-23T09:36:13-08:00‘Best buzzer’ of season 13: National Finals round three
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<p>Get your votes in! Things are moving quickly. </p> <p id="QnhcPN">With the end of the year QUICKLY approaching, we’ve decided to hurry along our quest to find the best buzzer of American Ninja Warrior season 13. So, a little sooner than we planned to, <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/21/22848430/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-round-two">we’ve pulled together the results from round two of the National Finals’ voting</a>. </p>
<p id="NFSAa3">The race to the end is getting very tight. Three of the four Stage Three Ninjas are still in the running. Those Ninjas scored multiple buzzers at the National Finals. We indicate that by putting S1, S2, or S3 after their name, pointing out which stage we’re talking about. </p>
<p id="1C4GZv">The bracket also includes Jake Murray, Jesse Labreck, and Elijah Browning. </p>
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<p id="0nVf1q">That leaves us with four more polls consisting of eight more buzzers. Get your votes in soon! We’ll advance the bracket once more shortly after the holiday weekend. </p>
<p id="REjSMP"><strong>Elijah Browning or Kaden Lebsack - S2?</strong></p>
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<p id="9Hbp7P"><strong>Vance Walker - S2 or Jesse Labreck?</strong></p>
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<p id="fHobZe"><strong>Jake Murray or Vance Walker - S1?</strong></p>
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<p id="hkSZQk"><strong>Kaden Lebsack - S3 or Kyle Soderman - S2? </strong></p>
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<p id="h6VykI">As always, if the polls don’t load for you, feel free to leave your votes in the comment section!</p>
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https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/23/22851892/best-buzzer-of-american-ninja-warrior-season-13-national-finals-round-threeNikki Lee2021-12-22T11:08:34-08:002021-12-22T11:08:34-08:00Is this ‘Witcher’ scene Ninja Warrior-esque?
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<p>We have high standards for our sport. </p> <p id="CaZH5J"><strong>UPDATE: Yes, turns out it is. Read on for the journey. </strong></p>
<p id="EUhpbZ">Here’s how today’s article came about. We have Google Alerts set up to notify us when the Internet chatters about American Ninja Warrior. So our interest was piqued when we were flagged about a “Ninja Warrior” scene on the Netflix series, The Witcher. (Full disclosure: We have not seen the show and we’re only very vaguely aware of what it’s about.)</p>
<aside id="Cid8Je"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Freya Allen on Doing Her Own Stunts for Ciri’s ‘Witcher’ Ninja Warrior Scenes","url":"https://www.tvinsider.com/1026500/the-witcher-season-2-stunts-freya-allen-cirilla/"}]}'></div></aside><p id="drPbJM">We very excitedly clicked on the video because we love seeing American Ninja Warrior reflected back in other forms of entertainment. And we have a bone to pick.</p>
<p id="TjjM0S">This is not an American Ninja Warrior scene. </p>
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<p id="2ND8VM">Is this it? Is this the whole “American Ninja Warrior-esque” scene? (Seriously. Anyone who’s seen the whole episode, let us know if there’s more to this that we’re missing.) </p>
<p id="jxjx2U">Sure, it’s an obstacle. But from the description, we were expecting some jumping, some lachés, maybe a Salmon Ladder. Not just a single balance/timing obstacle. An American Ninja Warrior course is more about using strength and strategy to find a way through. Not to knock the actor in this scene at all (pun intended). We would certainly fall off and probably break a bone. But our beloved Ninja Warriors wouldn’t bat an eye at this. </p>
<p id="yGAa0n">Exhibit A:</p>
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<p id="s7mqC4">Here’s our hot take: If you want to call it a “Ninja Warrior scene,” it needs to be one of the iconic obstacles like the Warped Wall, Salmon Ladder, or Shrinking Steps, OR it needs to be more than one obstacle in a row. </p>
<p id="HzeISN">This is a fun scene. It’s not Ninja Warrior. There. Thank you for coming to our TED Talk. </p>
<p id="1P6UWf"><strong>UPDATE: Okay, okay, okay! It’s a Ninja Warrior scene! </strong></p>
<p id="RWZVjY">Ninja Warrior competitor Josh Levin hopped into the DMs to set the record straight. </p>
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<p id="AXc0AU">So, that snippet on its own? Not Ninja Warrior. The full scene? Ninja Warrior. Whew. What a ride. </p>
https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2021/12/22/22850309/is-this-witcher-scene-american-ninja-warrior-esqueNikki Lee