1 00:00:05,538 --> 00:00:07,607 - Hello everyone, and thanks for joining us once again. 2 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:10,076 I'm Matt Iseman. - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 3 00:00:10,110 --> 00:00:12,679 Matt, it's our third night of the semifinals. 4 00:00:12,712 --> 00:00:15,015 Last week, we only one finisher, 5 00:00:15,048 --> 00:00:17,684 but we've got a lot of strong ninjas tonight. 6 00:00:17,717 --> 00:00:20,620 - And we're gonna jump right into a run with one of them, 7 00:00:20,653 --> 00:00:23,189 one of my favorite stories from the past few years. 8 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:26,026 - This guy's an under-the- radar superstar, Matt. 9 00:00:26,059 --> 00:00:27,494 - Absolutely, big man. 10 00:00:27,527 --> 00:00:29,829 We're talking about the Stallion, Mike Silenzi. 11 00:00:29,863 --> 00:00:32,399 At 35, the nine-time veteran has turned back the clock, 12 00:00:32,432 --> 00:00:35,435 and he's now a run everyone looks forward to. 13 00:00:35,468 --> 00:00:36,836 - And the Stallion's gonna give us 14 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:38,772 our first look at this brand-new obstacle, 15 00:00:38,805 --> 00:00:40,173 Over-Under. 16 00:00:40,206 --> 00:00:42,442 - You can go over like the Stallion just did. 17 00:00:42,475 --> 00:00:44,944 Now has to do it one more time on the second run. 18 00:00:44,978 --> 00:00:46,413 - Boom. That's the quick way. 19 00:00:46,446 --> 00:00:49,115 We'll see some take the slower under approach later. 20 00:00:49,149 --> 00:00:51,484 - But the Stallion's galloping through the second obstacle. 21 00:00:51,518 --> 00:00:52,886 [cheers and applause] 22 00:00:52,919 --> 00:00:55,088 And it's always a stampede on his sidelines. 23 00:00:55,121 --> 00:00:56,690 Those are his friends and fellow ninjas 24 00:00:56,723 --> 00:00:58,158 from the Chicago area. 25 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:00,727 Silenzi's gonna keep it rolling, 26 00:01:00,760 --> 00:01:04,464 jumping up to our third obstacle, Clockwork. 27 00:01:04,497 --> 00:01:06,132 Stallion generating some good power. 28 00:01:06,166 --> 00:01:07,467 This guy loves Ninja. 29 00:01:07,500 --> 00:01:09,336 He's had a great career as a physical therapist 30 00:01:09,369 --> 00:01:12,972 but gave it all up, opened a gym, be a manager, 31 00:01:13,073 --> 00:01:15,075 and really pursue Ninja full-time. 32 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:16,910 Talk about following your passion. 33 00:01:16,943 --> 00:01:18,144 - Look out, ladies-- 34 00:01:18,178 --> 00:01:19,913 the Stallion is looking for a filly. 35 00:01:19,946 --> 00:01:23,149 - Yeah, he is one of Ninja's most eligible bachelors. 36 00:01:23,183 --> 00:01:24,384 - Girls, if you're listening, 37 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:26,353 it's the full package right here. 38 00:01:26,386 --> 00:01:28,321 We can go on my boat... [all cheering] 39 00:01:28,355 --> 00:01:30,090 You know, I can put, like, ten people on it. 40 00:01:30,090 --> 00:01:31,825 It is so much fun. 41 00:01:31,858 --> 00:01:33,960 Also, I love water skiing 42 00:01:33,993 --> 00:01:35,662 and I got a trampoline in the living room. 43 00:01:35,695 --> 00:01:36,896 You got to be cool with that. 44 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:38,965 Now we're trying to break the trampoline! 45 00:01:38,998 --> 00:01:41,534 And if you are, slide into those DMs. 46 00:01:41,568 --> 00:01:42,936 - Whew! 47 00:01:42,969 --> 00:01:45,338 His DMs are gonna be on fire tonight. 48 00:01:45,372 --> 00:01:47,674 - Giddy-up! Let's see if he can handle Diamond Dash. 49 00:01:47,707 --> 00:01:48,942 - Come on, Mike. 50 00:01:48,975 --> 00:01:51,845 [cheers and applause] - [chuckling] Ooh! 51 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:54,381 - He's going to roll 52 00:01:54,414 --> 00:01:56,816 right into the fifth obstacle, Hopscotch. 53 00:01:56,850 --> 00:01:58,852 Got to jump between those numbered boxes 54 00:01:58,885 --> 00:02:00,954 with small ledges to grab onto. 55 00:02:01,054 --> 00:02:02,689 - Oh, look at that-- the nickname the Stallion 56 00:02:02,722 --> 00:02:05,458 is short for the Italian Stallion, like Rocky. 57 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:07,694 - Well, Silenzi means silence in Italian, 58 00:02:07,727 --> 00:02:09,462 but this guy's been making a lot of noise 59 00:02:09,496 --> 00:02:11,064 the past two seasons. 60 00:02:11,064 --> 00:02:13,133 He started in Ninja ten years ago. 61 00:02:13,166 --> 00:02:14,668 That's him in the box. 62 00:02:14,701 --> 00:02:17,370 But he's had his best success the past two seasons. 63 00:02:17,404 --> 00:02:19,172 Last year, hit three buzzers 64 00:02:19,205 --> 00:02:20,540 and made it to stage two. 65 00:02:20,573 --> 00:02:22,842 - He is getting better with age! 66 00:02:22,876 --> 00:02:25,578 - And he's on to the Warped Wall. 67 00:02:25,612 --> 00:02:27,714 - Yeah, he's gotta love all the support. 68 00:02:27,747 --> 00:02:29,749 His boys are ride or die. 69 00:02:29,783 --> 00:02:31,951 [cheers and applause] 70 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:34,421 - Gotta giddy up that wall! Giddy up that wall! 71 00:02:34,454 --> 00:02:35,622 - Giddy up that wall. 72 00:02:35,655 --> 00:02:37,724 That's what they're saying on the sidelines. 73 00:02:37,757 --> 00:02:39,359 - The Stallion's gonna run right 74 00:02:39,392 --> 00:02:40,960 up this wall just like that. 75 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,696 [cheers and applause] 76 00:02:42,729 --> 00:02:44,397 Yee-haw! 77 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:47,467 - Nice. 78 00:02:47,500 --> 00:02:49,502 - This dude's a ton of fun, and you can see why 79 00:02:49,536 --> 00:02:51,438 his students love training with him. 80 00:02:51,471 --> 00:02:54,140 Got a big group of them watching back in Chicago. 81 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:56,643 - They're genuine--look. They're riding the ponies. 82 00:02:56,676 --> 00:02:59,112 - Well, he's got the crowd fired up. 83 00:02:59,112 --> 00:03:01,147 They'll be going nuts if he hits a buzzer. 84 00:03:01,181 --> 00:03:06,119 Four obstacles away. First up, Salmon Ladder. 85 00:03:06,152 --> 00:03:08,154 It is a taxing course. 86 00:03:08,188 --> 00:03:09,589 - And you know, Silenzi's got a little bit 87 00:03:09,622 --> 00:03:10,790 of a narrow grip there. 88 00:03:10,824 --> 00:03:12,459 That's an interesting approach. 89 00:03:12,492 --> 00:03:14,728 You know, maybe perhaps using a little bit more back muscle, 90 00:03:14,761 --> 00:03:16,262 trying to save the forearms. 91 00:03:16,296 --> 00:03:18,932 - He'll definitely need a little extra for Box Office. 92 00:03:18,965 --> 00:03:20,700 This ended a lot of runs last week. 93 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:22,068 - Yeah. 94 00:03:22,068 --> 00:03:23,536 - These boxes are attached to bungee cords. 95 00:03:23,570 --> 00:03:25,105 Great job absorbing it. 96 00:03:25,138 --> 00:03:26,973 - Yeah, he had his chin over the box. 97 00:03:27,073 --> 00:03:30,076 Now this is the 14-inch box here with a blind hold. 98 00:03:30,076 --> 00:03:31,745 Nice, nice. - Got it. 99 00:03:31,778 --> 00:03:33,880 Mike Silenzi really getting this night 100 00:03:33,913 --> 00:03:35,482 started with a bang. 101 00:03:35,515 --> 00:03:40,086 Going deep on this very difficult semifinals course. 102 00:03:40,086 --> 00:03:41,287 Getting a little spun around. 103 00:03:41,321 --> 00:03:43,256 - Yeah, this one looks scary, Matt. 104 00:03:43,289 --> 00:03:44,891 - Wow! - But he's got it. 105 00:03:44,924 --> 00:03:47,894 - Yeah, Stallion! Get 'em! 106 00:03:47,927 --> 00:03:49,162 - Uh-oh. 107 00:03:49,195 --> 00:03:50,597 Get out of there, get out of there. 108 00:03:50,630 --> 00:03:51,798 His hand's starting to slip. 109 00:03:51,831 --> 00:03:53,533 Oh, wow. [cheers and applause] 110 00:03:53,566 --> 00:03:55,235 - Wow! Well, the Italian Stallion 111 00:03:55,268 --> 00:03:57,370 always delivers at the Box Office. 112 00:03:57,404 --> 00:04:00,440 [cheers and applause] 113 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:05,045 Another great ride for the Stallion. 114 00:04:05,045 --> 00:04:07,714 - Hold up, did he just do a point to the ladies out there? 115 00:04:07,747 --> 00:04:09,449 - Well, this guy's riding high, 116 00:04:09,482 --> 00:04:11,785 but now facing Split Decision. 117 00:04:11,818 --> 00:04:13,486 Diving boards are back. 118 00:04:13,520 --> 00:04:15,722 One of the most treacherous balance obstacles we've had, 119 00:04:15,755 --> 00:04:18,692 and the other choice is a brand-new one, Flipped Around. 120 00:04:18,725 --> 00:04:20,694 - He's looking at it. Oh, I don't know. 121 00:04:20,727 --> 00:04:22,062 This is a hard one, Matt. 122 00:04:22,062 --> 00:04:23,830 - The safe play, probably Flipped Around. 123 00:04:23,863 --> 00:04:25,298 But he may have to go Diving Board. 124 00:04:25,331 --> 00:04:26,833 - I'm telling you, Matt. 125 00:04:26,866 --> 00:04:29,169 I think the easiest path here is going Diving Board. 126 00:04:29,202 --> 00:04:30,570 You got to just trust yourself. 127 00:04:30,603 --> 00:04:32,639 - Well, let's face it, there's no easy way out, 128 00:04:32,672 --> 00:04:34,874 there's no shortcut home. 129 00:04:34,908 --> 00:04:37,177 And he thinks he has enough left in those arms. 130 00:04:37,210 --> 00:04:38,678 He's going with Flipped Around. 131 00:04:38,712 --> 00:04:40,080 Got to climb up these boards 132 00:04:40,113 --> 00:04:42,349 and flip them before you can make the leap. 133 00:04:42,382 --> 00:04:44,084 Well, you can tell his heart's on fire, 134 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:47,153 burning desire to get through this. 135 00:04:47,187 --> 00:04:49,089 But we've never had our first athlete 136 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,824 complete a semifinals course. 137 00:04:50,857 --> 00:04:52,692 This would be a first. 138 00:04:52,726 --> 00:04:54,527 - Matt, he is blazing a trail 139 00:04:54,561 --> 00:04:56,296 for all the other athletes tonight. 140 00:04:56,329 --> 00:04:58,398 - Got to flip this final board. 141 00:04:58,431 --> 00:05:01,134 What does he have left? [overlapping chatter] 142 00:05:01,167 --> 00:05:04,404 This crowd behind him. 143 00:05:04,437 --> 00:05:06,940 - My goodness, he is hanging on for dear life. 144 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:09,709 He's literally hugging and loving Flipped Around. 145 00:05:09,743 --> 00:05:11,544 - He's giving it everything he's got 146 00:05:11,578 --> 00:05:13,880 to finish this obstacle. 147 00:05:13,913 --> 00:05:16,483 - Come on, come on. Get out of there! 148 00:05:16,516 --> 00:05:19,519 - Can he survive the drop? - Hang on! 149 00:05:19,552 --> 00:05:21,755 - Yes! [cheers and applause] 150 00:05:21,788 --> 00:05:23,390 - Oh, boy. 151 00:05:23,423 --> 00:05:24,758 He's got to throw himself. 152 00:05:24,791 --> 00:05:25,759 I don't know if he has enough grip strength 153 00:05:25,792 --> 00:05:27,060 to hold on to the bars, Matt. 154 00:05:27,060 --> 00:05:28,228 - Is he going to throw in the towel? 155 00:05:28,261 --> 00:05:29,529 [cheers and applause] 156 00:05:29,562 --> 00:05:31,297 - No, don't throw in the towel! 157 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:34,701 - Are you kidding me? - Let's go! 158 00:05:34,734 --> 00:05:38,672 - 35 feet away from another buzzer for the Stallion! 159 00:05:38,705 --> 00:05:42,909 - I told you you don't want to miss a run by the Stallion! 160 00:05:42,942 --> 00:05:44,444 [cheers and applause] 161 00:05:44,477 --> 00:05:47,380 - Just needs to climb the 35 feet up the Spider Trap 162 00:05:47,414 --> 00:05:49,082 to hit that buzzer. 163 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:51,985 Only had one ninja hit a semifinals buzzer last week. 164 00:05:52,085 --> 00:05:54,320 Now Mike Silenzi's about to do it 165 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,623 in our very first run. 166 00:05:56,656 --> 00:05:57,991 [cheers and applause] 167 00:05:58,091 --> 00:05:59,693 - And this is so hard. 168 00:05:59,726 --> 00:06:02,362 Some ninjas never hit a semifinals buzzer 169 00:06:02,395 --> 00:06:03,830 in their career. 170 00:06:03,863 --> 00:06:05,632 - But he is hurting right now. 171 00:06:05,665 --> 00:06:06,933 Two more sets of doors. 172 00:06:07,033 --> 00:06:08,501 - Let's go. 173 00:06:08,535 --> 00:06:10,704 - Watch the traction in that lower body, locking it in. 174 00:06:10,737 --> 00:06:12,038 Here we go, almost safe. 175 00:06:12,072 --> 00:06:14,441 - Oh yeah, get that in! 176 00:06:14,474 --> 00:06:15,942 Put the buzz on it! 177 00:06:16,042 --> 00:06:19,312 Nice! - Yo, Stallion, you did it! 178 00:06:19,346 --> 00:06:21,214 [cheers and applause] 179 00:06:21,247 --> 00:06:22,215 - Wow. 180 00:06:22,248 --> 00:06:23,817 [buzzer blares] 181 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:25,952 - The Stallion delivers a knockout blow 182 00:06:26,052 --> 00:06:28,688 on this semifinals course! 183 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:30,090 - Whoo! 184 00:06:30,123 --> 00:06:33,960 - Amazing for our first run of the night. 185 00:06:34,060 --> 00:06:35,628 Stallion, I've got to say, man, 186 00:06:35,662 --> 00:06:38,898 with every passing year, you seem to get stronger. 187 00:06:38,932 --> 00:06:40,667 This course looked brutal. 188 00:06:40,700 --> 00:06:42,235 How did you survive, my friend? 189 00:06:42,268 --> 00:06:43,970 - Oh man, I'm like a fine wine, you know? 190 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:45,271 - Oh. - [laughs] 191 00:06:45,305 --> 00:06:47,474 - Get better with time, huh? 192 00:06:47,507 --> 00:06:48,842 - On top of the world. 193 00:06:48,875 --> 00:06:51,344 Well, Stallion, hit that buzzer one more time. 194 00:06:51,378 --> 00:06:52,345 [buzzer blares] 195 00:06:52,379 --> 00:06:54,514 [cheers and applause] 196 00:06:54,547 --> 00:06:58,485 Everybody's riding the Stallion, galloping to Vegas. 197 00:06:58,518 --> 00:07:00,887 - Oh, he's gonna have a lot of folks sliding up 198 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:03,590 in the DMs tonight. 199 00:07:03,623 --> 00:07:06,259 - And what a way to get things started. 200 00:07:06,292 --> 00:07:07,927 And that's just a preview of what 201 00:07:08,028 --> 00:07:11,131 we're going to see tonight at Universal Studios, Hollywood. 202 00:07:11,164 --> 00:07:13,833 - I will say I'm excited for tonight's feature 203 00:07:13,867 --> 00:07:17,037 because it's in 3-D. - Ooh. 204 00:07:17,070 --> 00:07:20,273 - We're going to have doctors, dogs, 205 00:07:20,306 --> 00:07:23,076 and some dudes that you don't want to miss. 206 00:07:23,109 --> 00:07:25,045 Like the wild and crazy ninjas 207 00:07:25,078 --> 00:07:27,213 from Iowa, Chris Behrends... 208 00:07:27,247 --> 00:07:28,782 - Noggin! 209 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:30,483 - Levi Enright... 210 00:07:30,517 --> 00:07:31,851 - Protein shake! 211 00:07:31,885 --> 00:07:34,587 - And the Cat Daddy, Jackson Twait. 212 00:07:34,621 --> 00:07:36,056 - Meow! 213 00:07:36,056 --> 00:07:37,624 - And that's just for starters. 214 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:39,726 We're also going to see the rock and roll 215 00:07:39,759 --> 00:07:42,896 speed demon from Orlando, RJ Roman. 216 00:07:42,929 --> 00:07:44,698 Fastest time of the night! 217 00:07:44,731 --> 00:07:46,733 Along with the reigning Women's Champion, 218 00:07:46,766 --> 00:07:48,702 Jesse "Flex" Labreck. 219 00:07:48,735 --> 00:07:51,504 - One of the best who's ever done it! 220 00:07:51,538 --> 00:07:53,239 - And the ninja that went farther 221 00:07:53,273 --> 00:07:58,178 than anyone last season, 16-year-old Kaden Lebsack. 222 00:07:58,211 --> 00:08:00,714 - Just made history! 223 00:08:00,747 --> 00:08:02,148 - And at the end of the night, 224 00:08:02,182 --> 00:08:05,485 our top two ninjas race up there on the Power Tower. 225 00:08:05,518 --> 00:08:08,922 It's been redesigned this year with some brand-new elements, 226 00:08:09,022 --> 00:08:11,558 and we've already seen some amazing finishes. 227 00:08:11,591 --> 00:08:14,027 [buzzer blares] 228 00:08:14,027 --> 00:08:16,429 The winner takes a Safety Pass to Vegas, 229 00:08:16,463 --> 00:08:19,299 so get your popcorn ready for a big night. 230 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:20,400 - Oh! - Whoo! 231 00:08:20,433 --> 00:08:22,035 - We're swinging for the fences 232 00:08:22,035 --> 00:08:24,037 on "American Ninja Warrior." 233 00:08:28,274 --> 00:08:30,143 - Welcome back to Universal Studios. 234 00:08:30,176 --> 00:08:31,745 Minutes ago, 235 00:08:31,778 --> 00:08:34,247 Connecticut teenager Devan Alexander hit the course 236 00:08:34,280 --> 00:08:36,216 with his mom, Pow, leading the cheers. 237 00:08:36,249 --> 00:08:37,817 - Come on, Devan! 238 00:08:37,851 --> 00:08:40,820 - You can hear her from anywhere, Matt. 239 00:08:40,854 --> 00:08:43,189 - The 17-year-old was impressive last year, 240 00:08:43,223 --> 00:08:45,058 making it to Vegas as a rookie. 241 00:08:45,058 --> 00:08:47,660 And he came out hot tonight, 242 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:49,062 blazing through the early obstacles. 243 00:08:49,095 --> 00:08:51,464 - Matt, this kid is on a mission. 244 00:08:51,498 --> 00:08:53,366 - But then he hit Diamond Dash. 245 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:55,969 - Oh, my God! Oh, my goodness! 246 00:08:56,069 --> 00:08:59,706 - A shocking exit for one of last year's top teens. 247 00:08:59,739 --> 00:09:02,442 - You tried your best. I'm so proud of you. 248 00:09:02,475 --> 00:09:05,145 - Colorado's Brandon Varner dresses to impress. 249 00:09:05,178 --> 00:09:06,579 Whoa! 250 00:09:06,613 --> 00:09:09,149 He hit the course in a onesie he made himself, 251 00:09:09,182 --> 00:09:11,418 along with custom made shoes and shin guards. 252 00:09:11,451 --> 00:09:14,521 - The ostentatious attire gives him superpowers. 253 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:16,389 - And the colorful outfits seemed to work... 254 00:09:16,423 --> 00:09:18,024 There you go, nice. 255 00:09:18,024 --> 00:09:21,194 As the 41-year-old dad had the best run of his career, 256 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:23,363 rolling through the first five obstacles. 257 00:09:23,396 --> 00:09:25,131 - He didn't stick the landing, but that's all right. 258 00:09:25,165 --> 00:09:28,034 - But his special shoes were no help on the Warped Wall... 259 00:09:28,034 --> 00:09:29,803 Oh! 260 00:09:29,836 --> 00:09:31,404 - He needs some new shoes. 261 00:09:31,438 --> 00:09:32,672 Oh, my goodness. 262 00:09:32,706 --> 00:09:34,808 - As he failed on all three attempts. 263 00:09:34,841 --> 00:09:39,446 - Oh, that has got to be devastating! 264 00:09:39,479 --> 00:09:41,281 - Bouncing to the start line next 265 00:09:41,314 --> 00:09:44,517 is the bundle of energy known as Megan Rowe. 266 00:09:44,551 --> 00:09:46,686 She had a breakout season last year 267 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:48,655 when she was known as the Axe-Throwing Ninja 268 00:09:48,688 --> 00:09:52,592 from Wisconsin, but now she's on a Rocky Mountain high. 269 00:09:52,625 --> 00:09:55,462 [twangy music] 270 00:09:55,495 --> 00:09:56,796 - I'm still the Axe-Throwing Ninja. 271 00:09:56,830 --> 00:09:58,398 [laughs] 272 00:09:58,431 --> 00:10:01,468 But we got a lot going on this year. 273 00:10:01,501 --> 00:10:04,437 I recently moved all the way from Green Bay, Wisconsin, 274 00:10:04,471 --> 00:10:08,174 with my boyfriend Dalton, and now we are in Colorado. 275 00:10:08,208 --> 00:10:10,543 * * 276 00:10:10,577 --> 00:10:14,581 It's just--oh my gosh, it's so gorgeous. 277 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:17,684 We love to be outdoors, we love to rock climb, 278 00:10:17,717 --> 00:10:19,052 we love to disc golf. 279 00:10:19,085 --> 00:10:22,856 [cheers and applause] - Let's go! 280 00:10:22,889 --> 00:10:24,691 - I just don't like to fish, 281 00:10:24,724 --> 00:10:26,860 but, like, I'll sit there while you fish, so-- 282 00:10:26,893 --> 00:10:28,028 [laughs] 283 00:10:28,061 --> 00:10:29,729 * * 284 00:10:29,763 --> 00:10:31,698 Colorado is just a hub for ninjas, 285 00:10:31,731 --> 00:10:33,700 so I have lots of ninja friends around here. 286 00:10:33,733 --> 00:10:35,101 [overlapping chatter] 287 00:10:35,135 --> 00:10:36,569 Not bad, not bad. 288 00:10:36,603 --> 00:10:40,674 So we're constantly pushing each other and growing. 289 00:10:40,707 --> 00:10:42,942 And training with them has definitely 290 00:10:42,976 --> 00:10:44,944 boosted my confidence to go out there 291 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:48,415 and just dominate the course tonight. 292 00:10:50,984 --> 00:10:52,452 - I don't care what happens, 293 00:10:52,485 --> 00:10:53,987 you know she's going to have fun out there. 294 00:10:54,020 --> 00:10:55,722 - Let's go, Megan! [cheers and applause] 295 00:10:55,755 --> 00:10:57,524 - Boyfriend and fellow ninja Dalton Knapp 296 00:10:57,557 --> 00:11:00,927 is on the sideline with family members. 297 00:11:00,960 --> 00:11:02,829 Her mom and brother watching back in the Midwest. 298 00:11:02,862 --> 00:11:04,464 - Let's go, Megan! 299 00:11:04,497 --> 00:11:07,400 [countdown clock beeping] 300 00:11:07,434 --> 00:11:09,569 - She's become one of the elite women. 301 00:11:09,602 --> 00:11:11,938 Made it to the National Finals last year, 302 00:11:11,971 --> 00:11:14,207 and was in the Final Four of our women's championship 303 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:15,208 earlier this year. 304 00:11:15,241 --> 00:11:17,944 [cheers and applause] 305 00:11:17,977 --> 00:11:19,679 Ready for Over-Under. 306 00:11:19,713 --> 00:11:22,916 The axe thrower, she can generate some power. 307 00:11:22,949 --> 00:11:26,086 - And don't underestimate this obstacle. 308 00:11:26,086 --> 00:11:28,955 - Well, at 5'3", may have trouble getting up. 309 00:11:28,988 --> 00:11:31,124 - Oh, whoa. - Going under. 310 00:11:31,157 --> 00:11:33,193 - And when you have to go the under route, 311 00:11:33,226 --> 00:11:36,162 it takes more time, and it eats up more energy. 312 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:38,665 - 5'3", grew up as a gymnast. 313 00:11:38,698 --> 00:11:40,433 Used to swinging on bars, 314 00:11:40,467 --> 00:11:43,336 but this is more work than she wanted. 315 00:11:43,370 --> 00:11:45,305 Now she's got to do it all over again on the second, 316 00:11:45,338 --> 00:11:47,507 trying to go up and over. 317 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:49,943 - But if she stays calm, stays within her game, 318 00:11:49,976 --> 00:11:52,112 trusts the process, she'll do it. 319 00:11:52,145 --> 00:11:54,748 Whoa. - Once again goes under. 320 00:11:54,781 --> 00:11:56,383 She may get through this, 321 00:11:56,416 --> 00:11:59,152 but she's using up a lot of energy on the second obstacle. 322 00:11:59,185 --> 00:12:00,754 - And that could catch up to her, Matt. 323 00:12:00,787 --> 00:12:03,056 You can see her grip strength starting to peel off. 324 00:12:03,056 --> 00:12:04,624 - Made it to the eighth obstacle 325 00:12:04,657 --> 00:12:06,292 in last year's semifinals. 326 00:12:06,326 --> 00:12:07,961 We know she can go far. 327 00:12:08,061 --> 00:12:11,865 Has shown such strength and such resilience. 328 00:12:11,898 --> 00:12:14,634 - Matt, she spent almost a minute on this obstacle. 329 00:12:14,668 --> 00:12:16,336 At this point, she just wants to get off. 330 00:12:16,369 --> 00:12:18,405 - And she does it with a flourish. 331 00:12:18,438 --> 00:12:19,873 And you can tell she's frustrated 332 00:12:19,906 --> 00:12:22,175 she spent so much time on that obstacle. 333 00:12:22,208 --> 00:12:24,077 [cheers and applause] - Breathe, breathe, breathe. 334 00:12:24,110 --> 00:12:25,512 - You got it, you got it! 335 00:12:25,545 --> 00:12:28,148 - The next one, Clockwork, can also wear you down. 336 00:12:28,181 --> 00:12:30,083 She's got that upper-body strength. 337 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:33,720 It's this first throw, this is the make-or-break right here. 338 00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:35,121 It's such a challenge. 339 00:12:35,155 --> 00:12:37,457 You can just see it-- hard to find a rhythm. 340 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:40,393 Megan Rowe is struggling. - She's got to make it now. 341 00:12:40,427 --> 00:12:42,228 Oh! - Oh, what a save! 342 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:43,430 - Wow! - Unbelievable. 343 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:45,165 - She threw her whole body up there 344 00:12:45,198 --> 00:12:47,100 to get that second handle. 345 00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:49,302 - Can she make the grab on the third gear? 346 00:12:49,336 --> 00:12:50,303 - Nice. 347 00:12:50,337 --> 00:12:51,738 - She's had to fight for it, 348 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:54,407 but Megan Rowe is going to get through once again. 349 00:12:54,441 --> 00:12:56,609 It has not been pretty, but she survived. 350 00:12:56,643 --> 00:12:58,478 - Come on, let's go! 351 00:12:58,511 --> 00:13:00,647 - Now her arms will get a break on Diamond Dash. 352 00:13:03,183 --> 00:13:04,484 There it is. 353 00:13:04,517 --> 00:13:06,619 - She keeps going. She's rolling through. 354 00:13:06,653 --> 00:13:08,088 - It's been an adventure, 355 00:13:08,121 --> 00:13:10,590 but the Axe-Throwing Ninja is still in the game. 356 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:12,692 - Okay, Megan Rowe, I see you. 357 00:13:12,726 --> 00:13:14,127 all: Megan! Megan! 358 00:13:14,160 --> 00:13:16,162 - This crowd chanting her name. 359 00:13:16,196 --> 00:13:18,698 They appreciate this never-say-die run. 360 00:13:18,732 --> 00:13:20,133 all: Megan! Megan! 361 00:13:20,166 --> 00:13:21,835 - Well, wielding those axes-- 362 00:13:21,868 --> 00:13:23,536 has the strength in her forearms. 363 00:13:23,570 --> 00:13:25,705 It'll be tested here on Hopscotch. 364 00:13:25,739 --> 00:13:27,941 - You can see her kind of sizing up two and three here. 365 00:13:27,974 --> 00:13:29,509 Nice. Great. 366 00:13:29,542 --> 00:13:31,311 - Testing the wingspan. 367 00:13:31,344 --> 00:13:33,213 - It's the single one here on four. 368 00:13:33,246 --> 00:13:34,414 Nice. 369 00:13:34,447 --> 00:13:37,083 - And this double blind grab at 5'3". 370 00:13:37,083 --> 00:13:38,351 - All right, get those hips up. 371 00:13:38,385 --> 00:13:40,086 - Grab it, feel it. 372 00:13:40,086 --> 00:13:41,821 This is it, you got to make the move now. 373 00:13:41,855 --> 00:13:44,524 Oh, she missed it with her left hand! 374 00:13:44,557 --> 00:13:46,192 - What a battle, 375 00:13:46,226 --> 00:13:48,528 fought her way to the fifth obstacle. 376 00:13:48,561 --> 00:13:52,699 We'll have to wait to see if that gets her to Vegas. 377 00:13:52,732 --> 00:13:56,503 - She had some close calls and big falls, 378 00:13:56,536 --> 00:13:58,838 but she survived until Hopscotch, 379 00:13:58,872 --> 00:14:01,641 where she just missed with that left hand. 380 00:14:03,243 --> 00:14:06,112 - Coming up, we're gonna let the dogs out... 381 00:14:06,146 --> 00:14:07,547 - [shouts] 382 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:10,483 - When the Canine Ninja Roo Yori hits the course. 383 00:14:10,517 --> 00:14:14,054 Plus, this superhero's toughest battle. 384 00:14:14,054 --> 00:14:16,322 - Our chance of it happening actually was like 2%. 385 00:14:16,356 --> 00:14:18,324 - Jamie Rahn and his wife Kim 386 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:21,461 share their emotional efforts to start a family 387 00:14:21,494 --> 00:14:23,663 on "American Ninja Warrior." 388 00:14:28,068 --> 00:14:29,369 - While we were away, 389 00:14:29,402 --> 00:14:31,471 Huntsville, Alabama's Lindsay Eskildson 390 00:14:31,504 --> 00:14:33,707 had her biggest fans on the sideline: 391 00:14:33,740 --> 00:14:35,642 her husband and two young kids. 392 00:14:35,675 --> 00:14:38,745 - Oh, look at Houston and Ava. Aw! 393 00:14:38,778 --> 00:14:41,548 - Even with two young kids, the 40-year-old mom 394 00:14:41,581 --> 00:14:44,451 has made it to the semifinals the past two seasons. 395 00:14:44,484 --> 00:14:46,820 - Lindsay can go. She's a beast, Matt. 396 00:14:46,853 --> 00:14:49,155 - The four-time Ninja veteran had to work overtime 397 00:14:49,189 --> 00:14:50,957 to get through Over-Under. 398 00:14:50,990 --> 00:14:52,692 - Come on, mama. You got this. 399 00:14:52,726 --> 00:14:54,594 - And that may have caught up to her, 400 00:14:54,627 --> 00:14:56,363 as she struggled on Clockwork. 401 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:57,964 - Uh-oh, she's starting to doubt herself. 402 00:14:57,997 --> 00:14:59,499 Come on mama, you got this. 403 00:14:59,532 --> 00:15:02,736 - And ended her run by falling back onto the platform. 404 00:15:02,769 --> 00:15:03,870 Oh! 405 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:05,372 Though disappointed, 406 00:15:05,405 --> 00:15:07,741 it still earned her some big hugs from the family. 407 00:15:07,774 --> 00:15:10,076 - Aw! - Mommy! 408 00:15:10,110 --> 00:15:12,312 - Then it was high-octane teenager 409 00:15:12,345 --> 00:15:14,581 Enzo DeFerrari Wilson. 410 00:15:14,614 --> 00:15:17,083 - Hey, this kid can go. [cheers and applause] 411 00:15:17,117 --> 00:15:19,786 - Electric Enzo turned it on early, 412 00:15:19,819 --> 00:15:21,921 driving through the first half of the course 413 00:15:21,955 --> 00:15:24,591 and giving his legion of fans plenty to cheer about. 414 00:15:24,624 --> 00:15:26,326 [cheers and applause] 415 00:15:26,359 --> 00:15:29,429 The 16-year-old made it to stage two last year... 416 00:15:29,462 --> 00:15:31,765 - So focused, dialed in. Nice. 417 00:15:31,798 --> 00:15:34,934 - And he was cruising as he made his way to the back half. 418 00:15:34,968 --> 00:15:36,169 - All right. Come on, DeFerrari. 419 00:15:36,202 --> 00:15:38,071 Oh! [air horn blares] 420 00:15:38,104 --> 00:15:40,106 - Now he'll have to wait and see if his run 421 00:15:40,140 --> 00:15:43,076 keeps him in the top 15. 422 00:15:43,076 --> 00:15:44,177 [cheers and applause] 423 00:15:44,210 --> 00:15:45,945 On the course right now 424 00:15:45,979 --> 00:15:48,848 and just flying through it, army medic Drew Nester. 425 00:15:48,882 --> 00:15:51,084 - Matt, I love this guy's energy. 426 00:15:51,117 --> 00:15:53,086 He is so happy to be here. 427 00:15:53,086 --> 00:15:54,454 - And he's headed to the Warped Wall. 428 00:15:54,487 --> 00:15:56,456 And he is pumped. 429 00:15:56,489 --> 00:15:59,225 There are his parents. They're as excited as he is. 430 00:15:59,259 --> 00:16:01,127 He's from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 431 00:16:01,161 --> 00:16:02,796 in the Army National Guard. 432 00:16:02,829 --> 00:16:04,464 There's some of his fellow soldiers 433 00:16:04,497 --> 00:16:06,733 leading the "beat that wall" chant. 434 00:16:06,766 --> 00:16:09,803 all: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 435 00:16:12,839 --> 00:16:13,807 [cheers and applause] 436 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:15,275 - Gets up that Warped Wall. 437 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:17,277 - Okay! Check your pulse. 438 00:16:17,310 --> 00:16:18,878 Check your pulse. You good? 439 00:16:18,912 --> 00:16:20,180 All right. 440 00:16:20,213 --> 00:16:21,614 - Checking the carotid pulse up there. 441 00:16:21,648 --> 00:16:22,949 [cheers and applause] 442 00:16:23,049 --> 00:16:24,250 - Come on, look at that. 443 00:16:24,284 --> 00:16:27,387 You doing flips on the semifinals course? 444 00:16:27,420 --> 00:16:29,756 - His army buddies like that. 445 00:16:29,789 --> 00:16:32,125 Made it to the fifth obstacle in qualifying, 446 00:16:32,158 --> 00:16:34,194 but this back half, all new to him. 447 00:16:34,227 --> 00:16:36,096 - Well, Matt, he just checked his pulse, 448 00:16:36,129 --> 00:16:39,265 now he just got to make sure he's got the beat on this one. 449 00:16:39,299 --> 00:16:41,234 There's a beat to it, nice. 450 00:16:41,267 --> 00:16:42,902 - You can see him, though. 451 00:16:42,936 --> 00:16:45,071 The emotion is stacking, Akbar. 452 00:16:45,071 --> 00:16:46,439 He's been breathing heavily. 453 00:16:46,473 --> 00:16:48,241 - Matt, what we saw last week 454 00:16:48,274 --> 00:16:50,343 based on the way he did that Salmon Ladder, 455 00:16:50,377 --> 00:16:52,379 the Box Office could be a little struggle. 456 00:16:52,412 --> 00:16:55,081 Well, army movies tend to do well at the box office. 457 00:16:55,081 --> 00:16:56,249 Let's see how he does. 458 00:16:56,282 --> 00:16:58,418 - Yeah, he better GI Joe this Box Office. 459 00:16:58,451 --> 00:17:00,253 - Will he be calling for a medic? 460 00:17:00,286 --> 00:17:03,323 - Oh, no. It's more like "Call of Duty." 461 00:17:03,356 --> 00:17:06,226 - This rookie continues to impress. 462 00:17:06,259 --> 00:17:08,628 It's early, but if he can survive Box Office, 463 00:17:08,661 --> 00:17:10,430 he'll have a good shot at Vegas. 464 00:17:10,463 --> 00:17:12,232 Now go going to that 8-inch box there, 465 00:17:12,265 --> 00:17:13,500 getting a little spun around. 466 00:17:13,533 --> 00:17:14,901 [overlapping chatter] 467 00:17:14,934 --> 00:17:17,137 - Hang on, hang on! What? 468 00:17:17,170 --> 00:17:19,205 - What a save. - Wow. 469 00:17:19,239 --> 00:17:21,141 - It is a battlefield out there, 470 00:17:21,174 --> 00:17:23,076 but he is staying alive. 471 00:17:23,109 --> 00:17:25,945 [cheers and applause] 472 00:17:26,046 --> 00:17:29,149 And he's through! [cheers and applause] 473 00:17:29,182 --> 00:17:31,418 What a moment for him. 474 00:17:31,451 --> 00:17:33,920 He was selected last year, but couldn't compete 475 00:17:33,953 --> 00:17:36,623 because he was in the Middle East serving his country. 476 00:17:36,656 --> 00:17:38,191 So to be at the ninth obstacle, 477 00:17:38,224 --> 00:17:40,060 gotta be a dream come true. 478 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,695 - Are you kidding me now? 479 00:17:41,728 --> 00:17:43,563 [cheers and applause] 480 00:17:43,596 --> 00:17:46,066 - Now has to make the choice at Split Decision. 481 00:17:46,066 --> 00:17:47,867 Flipped Around or Diving Boards? 482 00:17:47,901 --> 00:17:49,936 - He's looking at it. Oh, I don't know. 483 00:17:49,969 --> 00:17:51,404 This is a hard one, Matt. 484 00:17:51,438 --> 00:17:53,606 - It looks like he's gonna try the Diving Boards. 485 00:17:53,640 --> 00:17:54,607 He'll be the first tonight. 486 00:17:54,641 --> 00:17:55,909 - You got it! - Let's go! 487 00:17:55,942 --> 00:17:57,610 - You can do this, man! - You got it, you got it! 488 00:17:57,644 --> 00:18:00,513 - Looking it over, trying to see where to step. 489 00:18:00,547 --> 00:18:03,116 You land precisely, or it's over. 490 00:18:03,149 --> 00:18:04,718 Almost impossible. 491 00:18:04,751 --> 00:18:07,721 Only four people got through it last season. 492 00:18:07,754 --> 00:18:09,522 - Well he just made it through Diamond Dash. 493 00:18:09,556 --> 00:18:10,757 Oh! 494 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:13,326 [air horn blares] 495 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:17,464 - Doesn't survive, but what a run by the army medic! 496 00:18:17,497 --> 00:18:18,832 - Take a look. 497 00:18:18,865 --> 00:18:20,800 He came really close to making it through. 498 00:18:20,834 --> 00:18:22,769 He got one hand on top of the pad 499 00:18:22,802 --> 00:18:24,204 and couldn't hang on. 500 00:18:24,237 --> 00:18:27,107 But he's likely going to Vegas. 501 00:18:27,140 --> 00:18:29,576 - Up next from Madison, Wisconsin, 502 00:18:29,609 --> 00:18:32,045 24-year-old Nathan Green. 503 00:18:32,045 --> 00:18:34,047 And he's carrying the Best Twin trophy 504 00:18:34,047 --> 00:18:36,583 he earned back in qualifying when he went further 505 00:18:36,616 --> 00:18:38,051 than his twin brother, Marquez, 506 00:18:38,051 --> 00:18:40,754 who's bowing down on the sidelines. 507 00:18:40,787 --> 00:18:44,557 These two are incredibly close, even for twins. 508 00:18:44,591 --> 00:18:46,159 [upbeat music] 509 00:18:46,192 --> 00:18:48,194 Nathan and Marquez have been inseparable 510 00:18:48,228 --> 00:18:51,664 since losing their mother to cancer when they were 14. 511 00:18:51,698 --> 00:18:53,433 - We spend so much time together. 512 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:56,469 We live together, we train together every day. 513 00:18:56,503 --> 00:18:58,071 We'll compete together. 514 00:18:58,071 --> 00:18:59,172 - Nice! 515 00:18:59,205 --> 00:19:00,740 The twins even placed bets 516 00:19:00,774 --> 00:19:02,542 on who will perform better on the course. 517 00:19:02,575 --> 00:19:05,378 - Oh, Nathan lost the bet! 518 00:19:05,412 --> 00:19:07,313 [clippers buzzing] Time for a haircut. 519 00:19:07,347 --> 00:19:09,282 [laughter] - Oh, my God. 520 00:19:09,315 --> 00:19:11,818 - This year, only Nathan made it to the semis, 521 00:19:11,851 --> 00:19:14,220 but it's Marquez who's feeling the pressure. 522 00:19:14,254 --> 00:19:16,156 - I'm going to be cheering him on so loud. 523 00:19:16,189 --> 00:19:17,557 I'm going to be super nervous. 524 00:19:17,590 --> 00:19:20,126 I get more nervous watching him than when I'm competing. 525 00:19:20,160 --> 00:19:21,494 - [chuckles] 526 00:19:21,528 --> 00:19:22,896 Getting to share this experience with Marquez 527 00:19:22,929 --> 00:19:24,831 means absolutely, like, the world to me. 528 00:19:24,864 --> 00:19:27,701 So I'm really, really, really hoping to make Marquez proud. 529 00:19:29,669 --> 00:19:32,038 - Look at that, he's more than nervous. 530 00:19:32,038 --> 00:19:33,840 You can see the emotion. 531 00:19:33,873 --> 00:19:36,042 These twins have a special bond. 532 00:19:36,042 --> 00:19:39,045 - Marquez on the sideline with some of the Iowa ninjas 533 00:19:39,045 --> 00:19:40,847 the twins have been training with. 534 00:19:40,880 --> 00:19:43,917 [countdown clock beeping] - Let's go, Nathan! 535 00:19:43,950 --> 00:19:46,519 - Nathan's never made it past the fifth obstacle 536 00:19:46,553 --> 00:19:49,289 but has been training hard before these semifinals. 537 00:19:49,322 --> 00:19:51,157 - Come on, Nathan, come on. 538 00:19:51,191 --> 00:19:52,859 - I've got twins of my own at home, 539 00:19:52,892 --> 00:19:55,261 and I can tell you there's a special bond. 540 00:19:55,295 --> 00:19:57,130 You can't break that. That's for real. 541 00:19:57,163 --> 00:19:58,798 - Can he generate the power to go over? 542 00:19:58,832 --> 00:20:00,800 - Yep, look at this. Nice. 543 00:20:00,834 --> 00:20:02,068 - Well done. - Ooh! 544 00:20:02,102 --> 00:20:03,470 - Both brothers graduated 545 00:20:03,503 --> 00:20:05,905 from the University of Wisconsin last year. 546 00:20:05,939 --> 00:20:08,808 - Go Badgers! 547 00:20:08,842 --> 00:20:10,610 - Caught it again. 548 00:20:10,643 --> 00:20:13,947 Got good power, and that makes it more efficient too. 549 00:20:13,980 --> 00:20:15,648 Saving some extra moves there. 550 00:20:15,682 --> 00:20:18,718 Onto Clockwork. [cheers and applause] 551 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:22,288 150 pounds. 552 00:20:22,322 --> 00:20:24,324 Not a lot of weight, but hopefully enough 553 00:20:24,357 --> 00:20:25,725 to get all three gears moving. 554 00:20:25,759 --> 00:20:27,961 - Bigger kicks! Bigger thrusts when you go! 555 00:20:27,994 --> 00:20:32,032 - There it is, there it is! Right there! 556 00:20:32,065 --> 00:20:33,867 - Here we go! 557 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:34,901 - Yes! [cheers and applause] 558 00:20:34,934 --> 00:20:36,136 - And he's got it. 559 00:20:36,169 --> 00:20:37,704 Okay, Nathan. - Did a good job. 560 00:20:37,737 --> 00:20:40,040 Wasn't bending at the arms, was driving with the hips. 561 00:20:40,073 --> 00:20:42,642 Doing it again, you can see getting that power. 562 00:20:42,676 --> 00:20:44,544 Comes from the lower body. 563 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:47,981 That work with the Iowa ninjas clearly paying off. 564 00:20:48,014 --> 00:20:49,916 Nathan Green looking strong. 565 00:20:49,949 --> 00:20:53,386 [cheers and applause] 566 00:20:53,420 --> 00:20:55,588 And showing some love to that cheering section. 567 00:20:55,622 --> 00:20:56,790 - Man, those Iowa boys 568 00:20:56,823 --> 00:20:58,525 can make some noise, now, can't they? 569 00:20:58,558 --> 00:21:01,761 - Let's go, let's go. Come on, come on, Nathan! 570 00:21:01,795 --> 00:21:03,129 - The former track athlete 571 00:21:03,163 --> 00:21:05,365 needs to sprint across Diamond Dash. 572 00:21:05,398 --> 00:21:06,533 - Nice. - Perfect. 573 00:21:06,566 --> 00:21:08,435 - Great athleticism. All right. 574 00:21:08,468 --> 00:21:10,303 [cheers and applause] 575 00:21:10,337 --> 00:21:13,873 - And he's reached the fifth obstacle, Hopscotch. 576 00:21:13,907 --> 00:21:17,977 In his three seasons, never made it past the fifth. 577 00:21:18,078 --> 00:21:19,479 This really is a test of the grip strength 578 00:21:19,512 --> 00:21:21,715 and hand placement, and it's a challenge. 579 00:21:21,748 --> 00:21:23,183 As you start having to split the hands, 580 00:21:23,216 --> 00:21:24,918 you can only focus on one. 581 00:21:24,951 --> 00:21:26,953 - Nice. Ooh, okay. 582 00:21:26,986 --> 00:21:29,856 - Nathan Green having the run of his life, 583 00:21:29,889 --> 00:21:32,692 trying to make it into the top 15, earn a trip to Vegas. 584 00:21:32,726 --> 00:21:34,194 [cheers and applause] 585 00:21:34,227 --> 00:21:37,797 That's real challenging, a double outside grip. 586 00:21:37,831 --> 00:21:40,000 Blind grabs, you can't see what your hands are going. 587 00:21:40,100 --> 00:21:41,167 - Use peripheral vision. 588 00:21:41,201 --> 00:21:42,736 [cheers and applause] 589 00:21:42,769 --> 00:21:46,506 - And his brother, Marquez, is in tears watching this. 590 00:21:46,539 --> 00:21:49,809 - Well, here we go, another one for the free spinner. 591 00:21:49,843 --> 00:21:51,277 - Locked in. 592 00:21:51,311 --> 00:21:54,247 Get out of there, get out of there, Nathan. 593 00:21:54,280 --> 00:21:55,515 - And he's done it! 594 00:21:55,548 --> 00:21:58,585 What a great moment for the Green brothers. 595 00:21:58,618 --> 00:22:01,054 - You can see Marquez is just overcome 596 00:22:01,087 --> 00:22:02,589 watching his brother succeed. 597 00:22:02,622 --> 00:22:04,657 It's a victory for both of them. 598 00:22:04,691 --> 00:22:06,393 Now this is the first time 599 00:22:06,426 --> 00:22:08,661 Nathan has faced the Warped Wall. 600 00:22:08,695 --> 00:22:10,196 And he's got it. 601 00:22:10,230 --> 00:22:12,599 [cheers and applause] - I've never got past five. 602 00:22:12,632 --> 00:22:15,568 - Yeah! - I know, I know! 603 00:22:15,602 --> 00:22:18,338 - Well, it means as much to Marquez as Nathan. 604 00:22:18,371 --> 00:22:20,940 They've gone through some tough times together. 605 00:22:20,974 --> 00:22:22,609 You can see just how connected they are. 606 00:22:22,642 --> 00:22:24,611 [cheers and applause] 607 00:22:24,644 --> 00:22:26,079 Some other family members watching 608 00:22:26,112 --> 00:22:28,181 back in Wisconsin as well. 609 00:22:28,214 --> 00:22:30,583 - This will be Nathan's first time in competition 610 00:22:30,617 --> 00:22:32,085 on the Salmon Ladder. 611 00:22:32,085 --> 00:22:33,086 All right. 612 00:22:33,119 --> 00:22:34,454 Come on, get your popcorn ready. 613 00:22:34,487 --> 00:22:35,822 Let's go. 614 00:22:35,855 --> 00:22:37,590 Pop. 615 00:22:37,624 --> 00:22:40,093 Pop--that's slow--that's slow popcorn right there. 616 00:22:40,093 --> 00:22:41,094 - Slow pace. 617 00:22:41,094 --> 00:22:42,228 - You got it! Here we go! 618 00:22:42,262 --> 00:22:43,930 - You got it! One more! Come on! Get it! 619 00:22:43,963 --> 00:22:45,098 - Come on, put some butter on that. 620 00:22:45,131 --> 00:22:46,132 Nice. 621 00:22:46,166 --> 00:22:47,467 - Well, he gets through, 622 00:22:47,500 --> 00:22:49,002 but looks like he is starting to strain. 623 00:22:49,102 --> 00:22:51,404 What does he have left for Box Office? 624 00:22:53,606 --> 00:22:54,708 - Come on. Nice. 625 00:22:54,741 --> 00:22:57,410 Ooh, hold on, hold on. 626 00:22:57,444 --> 00:23:00,647 All right, you got to move to this next one here, Matt. 627 00:23:00,680 --> 00:23:02,916 - The lead hand is a blind grab. 628 00:23:02,949 --> 00:23:05,385 [cheers and applause] - Nathan, let's go! 629 00:23:05,418 --> 00:23:06,786 - 14-inch box on this one. 630 00:23:06,820 --> 00:23:09,055 Oh! 631 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:10,390 - I am so proud. 632 00:23:10,423 --> 00:23:12,258 - The grip just gave out. 633 00:23:12,292 --> 00:23:13,927 His best performance, 634 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:16,629 but not enough to take down the Box Office. 635 00:23:16,663 --> 00:23:18,465 - Good job, Nathan! 636 00:23:18,498 --> 00:23:20,433 - Well, only one was on the course, 637 00:23:20,467 --> 00:23:24,371 but this was a gut-wrenching run for both Green brothers. 638 00:23:24,404 --> 00:23:27,440 Nathan finally made it past the fifth obstacle, 639 00:23:27,474 --> 00:23:29,342 and with his brother in tears, 640 00:23:29,376 --> 00:23:32,078 he made it all the way to the eighth obstacle 641 00:23:32,112 --> 00:23:34,314 before running out of gas. 642 00:23:36,082 --> 00:23:37,817 - Oh, my goodness. I know. 643 00:23:37,851 --> 00:23:39,419 Oh! [cheers and applause] 644 00:23:39,452 --> 00:23:41,154 - I love the brotherly love. 645 00:23:41,187 --> 00:23:42,689 What's going on, you two? 646 00:23:42,722 --> 00:23:45,725 Marquez, you were tearing up at the start line, 647 00:23:45,759 --> 00:23:46,926 you're tearing up now. 648 00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:48,495 What are you feeling? 649 00:23:48,528 --> 00:23:50,230 - I've just been a nervous wreck, like, 650 00:23:50,263 --> 00:23:51,765 just waiting for him to run. 651 00:23:51,798 --> 00:23:54,367 I know how hard it is for us not to be together. 652 00:23:54,401 --> 00:23:57,470 We do everything together, and to not compete with him, 653 00:23:57,504 --> 00:23:59,139 I was like, he's doing it for the both of us. 654 00:23:59,172 --> 00:24:01,608 And he absolutely killed it, got further than I have. 655 00:24:01,641 --> 00:24:03,043 [chuckles] 656 00:24:03,043 --> 00:24:04,644 I'm just so proud of him. 657 00:24:04,678 --> 00:24:07,080 - Well I can't wait to see what's next for both of you. 658 00:24:07,113 --> 00:24:08,815 Good job out there tonight. 659 00:24:08,848 --> 00:24:11,918 Guys, take it away. Back to you. 660 00:24:11,951 --> 00:24:14,287 - Still to come, Jesse "Flex" Labreck 661 00:24:14,320 --> 00:24:16,756 goes for another semifinals buzzer 662 00:24:16,790 --> 00:24:19,092 on "American Ninja Warrior." 663 00:24:23,897 --> 00:24:25,932 - Moments ago, two ninjas with Chicago roots 664 00:24:25,965 --> 00:24:28,768 tried to rip through this semifinals course. 665 00:24:28,802 --> 00:24:31,171 The Deaf Ninja, Kyle Schulze, 666 00:24:31,204 --> 00:24:33,640 got one of the biggest receptions of the night, 667 00:24:33,673 --> 00:24:35,508 with fans signing their support 668 00:24:35,542 --> 00:24:37,477 for the hearing-impaired ninja veteran. 669 00:24:37,510 --> 00:24:39,412 - You can see the audience waving their hands. 670 00:24:39,446 --> 00:24:41,448 - And the crowd had plenty to cheer about 671 00:24:41,481 --> 00:24:44,351 as Schulze worked his way through the early obstacles. 672 00:24:44,384 --> 00:24:46,920 - Oh, oh, come on, come on. Nice. 673 00:24:46,953 --> 00:24:48,755 - The grad student has had success, 674 00:24:48,788 --> 00:24:51,558 but in six seasons, he's never hit a buzzer. 675 00:24:51,591 --> 00:24:54,627 [cheers and applause] 676 00:24:59,499 --> 00:25:02,502 - No I didn't, I didn't. [laughs] 677 00:25:02,535 --> 00:25:04,704 - The 32-year-old made it to Box Office... 678 00:25:04,738 --> 00:25:05,705 - Nice. 679 00:25:05,739 --> 00:25:07,173 - Before running out of gas. 680 00:25:07,207 --> 00:25:08,541 [air horn blares] - Oh! 681 00:25:08,575 --> 00:25:11,044 - But it's one of his best runs in years. 682 00:25:13,780 --> 00:25:16,416 Another ninja from the Windy City, Joe Brown, 683 00:25:16,449 --> 00:25:18,385 came in with high hopes. 684 00:25:18,418 --> 00:25:20,820 - That dude's got way too much boosties. 685 00:25:20,854 --> 00:25:23,556 - Last year, he showed off his impressive skills 686 00:25:23,590 --> 00:25:25,392 by jumping over Zuri. - Wow! 687 00:25:25,425 --> 00:25:29,062 - And in qualifying, he jumped over Akbar, who's 6'6". 688 00:25:29,095 --> 00:25:32,065 [cheers and applause] 689 00:25:32,065 --> 00:25:33,466 Earlier tonight, 690 00:25:33,500 --> 00:25:35,669 he tried to vault over three ninjas at once... 691 00:25:35,702 --> 00:25:37,270 - Ooh! 692 00:25:37,303 --> 00:25:39,406 - But didn't quite clear fellow ninja Derrick Pavoni. 693 00:25:39,439 --> 00:25:40,807 - Oh, boom! 694 00:25:40,840 --> 00:25:42,809 - Still, the leasing agent came into tonight 695 00:25:42,842 --> 00:25:44,611 with a lot of confidence 696 00:25:44,644 --> 00:25:47,080 after hitting a buzzer in qualifying, 697 00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:49,582 but he couldn't make the leap on the second obstacle. 698 00:25:49,616 --> 00:25:51,584 - Whoa! 699 00:25:51,618 --> 00:25:52,986 Did he just break? 700 00:25:53,086 --> 00:25:55,221 - No! 701 00:25:55,255 --> 00:25:57,757 I do this all the time, bro. 702 00:25:58,892 --> 00:26:00,660 - And another Chicago-area ninja, 703 00:26:00,694 --> 00:26:02,762 the guy who just got bonked in the head, 704 00:26:02,796 --> 00:26:05,331 Derrick Pavoni, is on the course right now. 705 00:26:05,365 --> 00:26:07,033 - Nice! [cheers and applause] 706 00:26:07,033 --> 00:26:08,468 - Got his fiancée 707 00:26:08,501 --> 00:26:11,471 and all of those Windy City ninjas on the sideline. 708 00:26:11,504 --> 00:26:13,540 Pavoni's known as the Pizza Ninja. 709 00:26:13,573 --> 00:26:16,276 His family owns a pizza joint back in Illinois, 710 00:26:16,309 --> 00:26:17,477 and he brought us a pie. 711 00:26:17,510 --> 00:26:20,814 - Oh yes, we got Pavoni and cheese. 712 00:26:20,847 --> 00:26:23,850 [laughter] - Eat it! Eat! 713 00:26:23,883 --> 00:26:26,052 - Hey, this is for you, homie. 714 00:26:26,853 --> 00:26:28,922 - Up on Hopscotch. 715 00:26:28,955 --> 00:26:31,358 Again, the handles on one, two, and three. 716 00:26:31,391 --> 00:26:33,259 3/4 of an inch and squared. 717 00:26:33,293 --> 00:26:36,596 Now down to half an inch around and difficulty goes up. 718 00:26:36,629 --> 00:26:37,931 - There we go. 719 00:26:37,964 --> 00:26:40,066 Derrick Pavoni trying to get to Las Vegas, Matt, 720 00:26:40,066 --> 00:26:41,868 and win that cheese. 721 00:26:41,901 --> 00:26:43,236 Here we go. 722 00:26:43,269 --> 00:26:45,271 - Oh, almost missed it with the left hand. 723 00:26:45,305 --> 00:26:46,773 Good save. 724 00:26:46,806 --> 00:26:49,442 We saw a bunch of top ninjas fall on this one last week. 725 00:26:49,476 --> 00:26:50,610 - Come on. 726 00:26:50,643 --> 00:26:53,380 [cheers and applause] 727 00:26:53,413 --> 00:26:57,283 But Pavoni continues the run. [cheers and applause] 728 00:26:57,317 --> 00:26:59,519 - Yeah, baby, yeah! 729 00:26:59,552 --> 00:27:01,688 - I've waited so long for this. 730 00:27:01,721 --> 00:27:03,757 - Four seasons of "Ninja Warrior," 731 00:27:03,790 --> 00:27:06,426 his first time at the Warped Wall. 732 00:27:06,459 --> 00:27:09,129 They're watching back at the family pizza restaurant 733 00:27:09,162 --> 00:27:10,663 and loving this run. 734 00:27:10,697 --> 00:27:11,898 - This is big. 735 00:27:11,931 --> 00:27:14,701 Every ninja remembers their first Warped Wall. 736 00:27:14,734 --> 00:27:19,039 - And he's got it! A great moment for Pavoni. 737 00:27:19,039 --> 00:27:20,740 It's up there! You got it! 738 00:27:20,774 --> 00:27:21,841 - Come on, man, come on! 739 00:27:21,875 --> 00:27:22,942 - Okay, okay! 740 00:27:23,043 --> 00:27:24,177 - Love this guy. 741 00:27:24,210 --> 00:27:27,147 Always positive, despite a tough year. 742 00:27:27,180 --> 00:27:30,383 His gym in Chicago burned to the ground in February, 743 00:27:30,417 --> 00:27:32,786 a huge loss for him and the kids he coaches. 744 00:27:32,819 --> 00:27:35,055 And there are some of those students. 745 00:27:35,055 --> 00:27:37,223 - You can tell he is running for them this season. 746 00:27:37,257 --> 00:27:38,825 - Well, getting his first buzzer would be 747 00:27:38,858 --> 00:27:42,095 a great end to that story, but he's got a ways to go. 748 00:27:42,128 --> 00:27:43,897 [cheers and applause] 749 00:27:43,930 --> 00:27:45,231 First time on the Salmon Ladder. 750 00:27:45,265 --> 00:27:47,067 - Ooh. 751 00:27:47,100 --> 00:27:48,601 All right, come on now. 752 00:27:48,635 --> 00:27:49,936 - Gets through the Salmon Ladder. 753 00:27:49,969 --> 00:27:53,773 The Pizza Ninja's still rolling. 754 00:27:53,807 --> 00:27:56,176 - Box Office, get your popcorn ready. 755 00:27:56,209 --> 00:27:57,377 [cheers and applause] 756 00:27:57,410 --> 00:27:59,079 While you might have popcorn at home, 757 00:27:59,079 --> 00:28:01,214 I've got pizza right here in the host tower. 758 00:28:03,049 --> 00:28:05,285 - This is the front and back, that front grab blind. 759 00:28:05,318 --> 00:28:06,786 Locks it in. 760 00:28:06,820 --> 00:28:10,390 Pavoni making the most of this semifinals run. 761 00:28:10,423 --> 00:28:12,392 - Matt, this is a nice movie right now. 762 00:28:12,425 --> 00:28:13,760 I'm enjoying myself. 763 00:28:13,793 --> 00:28:15,161 - Well, this pizza has everything. 764 00:28:15,195 --> 00:28:16,930 [cheers and applause] Oh, my! 765 00:28:17,030 --> 00:28:18,198 - Come on, come on. 766 00:28:18,231 --> 00:28:19,733 - Are you kidding me? 767 00:28:19,766 --> 00:28:21,334 - Let's go, baby. 768 00:28:21,368 --> 00:28:24,437 - Derrick Pavoni never made it past the fifth obstacle. 769 00:28:24,471 --> 00:28:27,040 Here he is in Split Decision. 770 00:28:27,040 --> 00:28:28,608 - Tell me you're not entertained. 771 00:28:28,641 --> 00:28:30,276 Tell me you're not entertained 772 00:28:30,310 --> 00:28:32,379 by that performance on Box Office. 773 00:28:32,412 --> 00:28:34,047 [cheers and applause] 774 00:28:34,047 --> 00:28:36,049 - He can barely believe it himself, 775 00:28:36,082 --> 00:28:38,051 but he's reached the ninth obstacle. 776 00:28:38,051 --> 00:28:40,653 Has to make the choice at Split Decision. 777 00:28:40,687 --> 00:28:42,622 [cheers and applause] 778 00:28:42,655 --> 00:28:44,290 Will he try Diving Boards 779 00:28:44,324 --> 00:28:46,326 or the upper-body test of Flipped Around? 780 00:28:46,359 --> 00:28:47,861 - I feel it. 781 00:28:47,894 --> 00:28:49,763 - He says his arms are spent, 782 00:28:49,796 --> 00:28:51,631 so maybe he'll try Diving Board. 783 00:28:51,664 --> 00:28:53,366 - Come on! - Breathe! 784 00:28:53,400 --> 00:28:55,568 - Feel it out! - Do it? 785 00:28:55,602 --> 00:28:56,903 Let's freaking do it. 786 00:28:56,936 --> 00:28:58,071 [cheers and applause] 787 00:28:58,104 --> 00:28:59,372 - No, he's going to Flipped Around. 788 00:28:59,406 --> 00:29:01,808 Diving Boards just looks too risky. 789 00:29:01,841 --> 00:29:05,045 Even with tired arms, gonna try the upper-body obstacle. 790 00:29:09,616 --> 00:29:11,518 - There you go! 791 00:29:11,551 --> 00:29:13,586 - Now you got to get it completely inverted, 792 00:29:13,620 --> 00:29:15,355 go up to the top, grab that handle. 793 00:29:15,388 --> 00:29:17,023 - And you see him wrapping his legs 794 00:29:17,023 --> 00:29:18,758 around towards the bottom. 795 00:29:18,792 --> 00:29:20,627 Now he's got to grab the bar on top. 796 00:29:20,660 --> 00:29:22,362 - Well, it's like you've got to start with the crust. 797 00:29:22,395 --> 00:29:23,496 Pull the handle, 798 00:29:23,530 --> 00:29:24,597 lock--oh! - Oh! 799 00:29:24,631 --> 00:29:26,366 [air horn blares] 800 00:29:26,399 --> 00:29:29,736 - Ironically taken out by a pizza-shaped obstacle, 801 00:29:29,769 --> 00:29:33,139 but still the best run of Pavoni's career. 802 00:29:33,173 --> 00:29:35,041 - He's going to remember this one. 803 00:29:35,041 --> 00:29:36,843 Got up his first Warped Wall 804 00:29:36,876 --> 00:29:39,112 and made it to the ninth obstacle. 805 00:29:39,145 --> 00:29:40,847 But with those tired arms, 806 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:44,551 couldn't grab the handle on Flipped Around. 807 00:29:44,584 --> 00:29:47,687 - It's early, but that run may have earned Derrick Pavoni 808 00:29:47,721 --> 00:29:49,055 his first trip to Vegas. 809 00:29:49,055 --> 00:29:50,223 [cheers and applause] 810 00:29:50,256 --> 00:29:52,592 [dog barking] The dogs are barking 811 00:29:52,625 --> 00:29:56,963 because our next athlete is the K9 Ninja, Roo Yori. 812 00:29:57,063 --> 00:29:59,566 - The 45-year-old from Rochester, Minnesota, 813 00:29:59,599 --> 00:30:01,601 has competed seven seasons, 814 00:30:01,634 --> 00:30:03,703 spreading the message you can see on his shirt: 815 00:30:03,737 --> 00:30:05,005 dog adoption. 816 00:30:05,038 --> 00:30:07,607 Roo started a foundation that rescues dogs. 817 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:09,142 He even bought a van 818 00:30:09,175 --> 00:30:11,911 to transport unwanted dogs from all over the Midwest 819 00:30:11,945 --> 00:30:14,614 to Minnesota to find forever homes. 820 00:30:14,647 --> 00:30:16,549 Roo's got rescue dogs of his own at home, 821 00:30:16,583 --> 00:30:19,786 and he's got a special guest on the sideline with Zuri. 822 00:30:19,819 --> 00:30:22,122 - I'm here with Amy of Angel City Pitbulls, 823 00:30:22,155 --> 00:30:23,590 and we have the cutest little thing 824 00:30:23,623 --> 00:30:25,125 here to help us cheer on Roo. 825 00:30:25,158 --> 00:30:26,259 Who is this? 826 00:30:26,292 --> 00:30:28,361 - This is Weasel. He's about ten weeks old. 827 00:30:28,395 --> 00:30:29,896 He's getting ready for adoption. 828 00:30:29,929 --> 00:30:30,930 - Okay. 829 00:30:30,964 --> 00:30:32,232 Are you ready to cheer on Roo? 830 00:30:32,265 --> 00:30:33,800 I think he is. 831 00:30:33,833 --> 00:30:35,001 Okay, let's go. 832 00:30:35,035 --> 00:30:37,470 all: Roo, Roo, Roo, Roo, Roo, Roo, Roo, Roo! 833 00:30:37,504 --> 00:30:39,739 - Roo invited Weasel as an example 834 00:30:39,773 --> 00:30:42,942 of the great dogs you can adopt at your local shelter. 835 00:30:42,976 --> 00:30:46,112 And Roo looks cat-like going across the steps. 836 00:30:46,146 --> 00:30:49,049 There's Roo's wife, Clara, watching back in Minnesota 837 00:30:49,082 --> 00:30:50,984 with their dogs, Johnny and JuJu. 838 00:30:51,017 --> 00:30:53,019 - Roo's the old dog out here. 839 00:30:53,053 --> 00:30:56,056 At 45, he's the night's oldest competitor. 840 00:30:56,089 --> 00:30:58,658 - But he's still been getting it done on the Ninja course. 841 00:30:58,692 --> 00:31:01,461 Hit a buzzer in qualifying a few weeks ago. 842 00:31:01,494 --> 00:31:03,163 Continues to compete because he wants 843 00:31:03,196 --> 00:31:05,398 to keep the spotlight on dogs like Weasel 844 00:31:05,432 --> 00:31:07,734 who are looking for a new home. 845 00:31:07,767 --> 00:31:10,603 He's making short work of Over-Under. 846 00:31:10,637 --> 00:31:13,473 [cheers and applause] 847 00:31:13,506 --> 00:31:15,508 all: Roo! Roo! Roo! Roo! Roo! 848 00:31:15,542 --> 00:31:16,976 - Points over at Weasel. 849 00:31:17,077 --> 00:31:19,079 How can you not love that face? 850 00:31:19,079 --> 00:31:21,414 - [chuckles] Oh, man. 851 00:31:21,448 --> 00:31:23,583 All right, jump into this one, Clockwork. 852 00:31:23,616 --> 00:31:24,951 - 5'8", 155. 853 00:31:24,984 --> 00:31:26,786 Should be able to generate that power. 854 00:31:26,820 --> 00:31:28,488 When Roo is not saving dogs, 855 00:31:28,521 --> 00:31:30,757 he's working at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota 856 00:31:30,790 --> 00:31:32,258 helping to save humans. 857 00:31:32,292 --> 00:31:34,294 - Throw yourself up. - There you go. 858 00:31:34,327 --> 00:31:36,896 [air horn blares] - Oh, no. 859 00:31:36,930 --> 00:31:38,465 - Ruh-roh. 860 00:31:38,498 --> 00:31:43,403 - Oh man, this has got to be rough, rough for Roo Yori. 861 00:31:43,436 --> 00:31:45,605 Clockwork is a tough one to figure out. 862 00:31:45,638 --> 00:31:49,009 He got both hands on the bar but couldn't hold on. 863 00:31:49,109 --> 00:31:52,278 No trip to Vegas for Roo Yori. 864 00:31:52,312 --> 00:31:54,414 - But Roo got to spread his message, 865 00:31:54,447 --> 00:31:57,917 so get out there and adopt a dog like Weasel. 866 00:31:57,951 --> 00:32:02,288 He went further than anyone last season at just 15. 867 00:32:02,322 --> 00:32:03,823 [buzzer blares] - Yeah! 868 00:32:03,857 --> 00:32:07,060 Kaden Lebsack tries to punch his ticket back to Vegas 869 00:32:07,093 --> 00:32:09,729 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 870 00:32:14,501 --> 00:32:16,636 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior" 871 00:32:16,670 --> 00:32:18,705 at Universal Studios Hollywood, 872 00:32:18,738 --> 00:32:21,574 where you can soar over Hogwarts Castle, 873 00:32:21,608 --> 00:32:23,076 journey into Jurassic World, 874 00:32:23,109 --> 00:32:24,978 or let loose on Illumination's 875 00:32:25,078 --> 00:32:27,480 The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash. 876 00:32:27,514 --> 00:32:30,517 - And let's not forget the world-famous studio tour 877 00:32:30,550 --> 00:32:31,985 where you'll go behind the scenes 878 00:32:32,085 --> 00:32:33,887 on your favorite film sets. 879 00:32:33,920 --> 00:32:37,357 Make it your best day in LA. 880 00:32:37,390 --> 00:32:40,427 - Teenager Max Feinberg went to Universal today, 881 00:32:40,460 --> 00:32:42,896 and he was still wearing his souvenir sweatshirt when 882 00:32:42,929 --> 00:32:44,564 he hit the course minutes ago. 883 00:32:44,597 --> 00:32:47,233 - Boy, he's going to need that Hogwarts magic tonight, Matt, 884 00:32:47,267 --> 00:32:49,669 because the semifinals, it is brutal. 885 00:32:49,703 --> 00:32:52,105 - The 17-year-old wears a pink ribbon on his shirt 886 00:32:52,105 --> 00:32:54,607 to raise awareness for breast cancer. 887 00:32:54,641 --> 00:32:56,443 But despite the serious message, 888 00:32:56,476 --> 00:32:58,578 he was having fun on the course. 889 00:32:58,611 --> 00:33:00,180 - How sweet is that? 890 00:33:00,213 --> 00:33:03,316 - Feinberg rolled to the back half... 891 00:33:03,350 --> 00:33:06,152 looking confident as he swung through Box Office. 892 00:33:06,186 --> 00:33:08,121 - Whoa! 893 00:33:08,154 --> 00:33:10,490 Oh, wow. 894 00:33:10,523 --> 00:33:13,393 - Box Office will likely be the cutoff for the top 15, 895 00:33:13,426 --> 00:33:15,328 so Feinberg will have to wait and see 896 00:33:15,362 --> 00:33:17,864 if that gets him to Vegas. 897 00:33:17,897 --> 00:33:21,501 Well, Max's trip to Universal was with our next competitor, 898 00:33:21,534 --> 00:33:23,203 his good friend, Kaden Lebsack, 899 00:33:23,236 --> 00:33:26,439 who, oh yeah, went further than anyone last season. 900 00:33:26,473 --> 00:33:29,376 He and Max had a wager on last year's competition, 901 00:33:29,409 --> 00:33:31,878 and today, Kaden paid it off. 902 00:33:32,812 --> 00:33:34,080 [both cheer] 903 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:35,815 - A couple of years ago, me and Max made a bet. 904 00:33:35,849 --> 00:33:37,083 - I would buy him a smoothie, 905 00:33:37,083 --> 00:33:38,685 he would buy me a ticket to Universal 906 00:33:38,718 --> 00:33:40,320 if he won "American Ninja Warrior." 907 00:33:40,353 --> 00:33:42,088 And Kaden won. 908 00:33:42,122 --> 00:33:43,823 [cheers and applause] 909 00:33:43,857 --> 00:33:45,191 - Yeah! 910 00:33:45,225 --> 00:33:48,328 - Kaden Lebsack is the Last Ninja Standing! 911 00:33:48,361 --> 00:33:52,298 At 15, he's just made history! 912 00:33:52,332 --> 00:33:54,267 [dramatic music] 913 00:33:54,300 --> 00:33:56,102 - I've been wanting to go to Universal Studios 914 00:33:56,102 --> 00:33:57,604 for a super long time. 915 00:33:57,637 --> 00:33:59,606 [doorbell chimes] 916 00:33:59,639 --> 00:34:01,541 And it was just amazing with all its sets, 917 00:34:01,574 --> 00:34:03,510 all its cool food. 918 00:34:03,543 --> 00:34:06,212 - Max was definitely a tourist at Universal. 919 00:34:06,246 --> 00:34:08,615 He bought a whole bunch of stuff, took a lot of pictures, 920 00:34:08,648 --> 00:34:10,550 and I think we went on every single ride. 921 00:34:10,583 --> 00:34:12,686 - Me and Kaden may be an odd couple, 922 00:34:12,719 --> 00:34:14,788 but when we're together, we're just having a ton of fun. 923 00:34:14,821 --> 00:34:18,124 - Both me and Max hit buzzers in semifinals last year, 924 00:34:18,158 --> 00:34:20,493 so hopefully we can keep hitting buzzers together. 925 00:34:20,527 --> 00:34:22,195 [upbeat music] 926 00:34:22,228 --> 00:34:24,364 - Come on, Kaden! Let's go! 927 00:34:24,397 --> 00:34:27,334 - Max is on the sidelines with a bunch of other ninjas. 928 00:34:27,367 --> 00:34:29,469 Kaden's parents also over there. 929 00:34:29,502 --> 00:34:30,970 Mom's always nervous, 930 00:34:31,071 --> 00:34:33,206 even though he's never fallen in the water. 931 00:34:33,239 --> 00:34:35,975 [countdown clock beeping] 932 00:34:36,076 --> 00:34:39,713 Five buzzers last year, already got one this year. 933 00:34:39,746 --> 00:34:43,249 The goal, of course, is six, total victory. 934 00:34:43,283 --> 00:34:46,119 - 16 years old and has a really good shot 935 00:34:46,152 --> 00:34:47,754 at hitting all six buzzers. 936 00:34:47,787 --> 00:34:49,456 - Kid has a lot of power, 937 00:34:49,489 --> 00:34:51,458 can really fly through the air. 938 00:34:53,660 --> 00:34:58,098 Trains up to eight hours a day, and it shows. 939 00:34:58,098 --> 00:34:59,432 Right through Over-Under. 940 00:34:59,466 --> 00:35:02,102 [cheers and applause] 941 00:35:02,135 --> 00:35:03,303 Clockwork. 942 00:35:03,336 --> 00:35:05,171 Don't think he'll be tardy here. 943 00:35:05,205 --> 00:35:09,175 - He gets it. Early's on time. On time is late. 944 00:35:09,209 --> 00:35:11,111 Wow. Great timing. 945 00:35:11,144 --> 00:35:13,179 - Just launched himself there. 946 00:35:13,213 --> 00:35:15,281 Good kick with those hips. 947 00:35:15,315 --> 00:35:17,050 - He's a great student in school, 948 00:35:17,050 --> 00:35:18,418 great student of Ninja. 949 00:35:18,451 --> 00:35:21,121 This kid does nothing but study the game. 950 00:35:21,154 --> 00:35:23,723 [cheers and applause] 951 00:35:23,757 --> 00:35:27,193 - Ol' balance obstacle, Diamond Dash. 952 00:35:27,227 --> 00:35:29,262 And flies through it. 953 00:35:29,295 --> 00:35:32,065 Mom's relieved he got past the balance obstacle 954 00:35:32,065 --> 00:35:35,802 as Lebsack glides right into Hopscotch. 955 00:35:35,835 --> 00:35:38,471 - Kaden Lebsack makes it look so effortless. 956 00:35:38,505 --> 00:35:41,641 Trust me, these courses are not easy, 957 00:35:41,675 --> 00:35:44,310 but this kid is in a class by himself. 958 00:35:44,344 --> 00:35:47,414 One of the best ninjas ever, and he's only 16. 959 00:35:47,447 --> 00:35:48,581 Nice. 960 00:35:48,615 --> 00:35:50,283 - And he's handled the expectations 961 00:35:50,316 --> 00:35:52,986 and pressure of being the defending Last Ninja Standing. 962 00:35:53,086 --> 00:35:54,954 - You can see how calm he looks. 963 00:35:54,988 --> 00:35:57,390 Like, that right there is the strength of a ninja. 964 00:35:57,424 --> 00:35:59,092 Look at that, nice adjustment. 965 00:35:59,125 --> 00:36:00,360 - I think that's what's impressed us 966 00:36:00,393 --> 00:36:01,895 so much about these young athletes 967 00:36:01,928 --> 00:36:03,329 and Kaden in particular 968 00:36:03,363 --> 00:36:05,231 is that they have measured up to the moment. 969 00:36:05,265 --> 00:36:07,901 [cheers and applause] 970 00:36:08,902 --> 00:36:10,837 - On now to the back half of the course. 971 00:36:10,870 --> 00:36:12,639 Only the Stallion, Mike Silenzi, 972 00:36:12,672 --> 00:36:14,040 has finished so far. 973 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:16,242 Could Kaden be the second buzzer tonight? 974 00:36:16,276 --> 00:36:18,445 - Hey, don't bet against Kaden Lebsack, 975 00:36:18,478 --> 00:36:20,347 because he's about to get it done. 976 00:36:22,482 --> 00:36:24,351 - Not even stopping to take a rest, 977 00:36:24,384 --> 00:36:26,753 going right up to Salmon Ladder. 978 00:36:26,786 --> 00:36:28,121 - Come on, Kaden. - Let's go, let's go! 979 00:36:28,154 --> 00:36:29,656 [loud clacking] 980 00:36:29,689 --> 00:36:31,057 [cheers and applause] 981 00:36:31,057 --> 00:36:32,959 - Did you hear that? Just listen. 982 00:36:33,059 --> 00:36:34,461 That right there tells you 983 00:36:34,494 --> 00:36:36,429 he's got enough to make it through Box Office. 984 00:36:36,463 --> 00:36:38,631 [cheers and applause] 985 00:36:38,665 --> 00:36:41,401 - You can see that front hand is going to be a blind grab. 986 00:36:41,434 --> 00:36:43,136 - Nice. Ooh! 987 00:36:43,169 --> 00:36:44,804 Yeah, he saw that, caught the corner, 988 00:36:44,838 --> 00:36:46,773 made the adjustment on the go. 989 00:36:48,408 --> 00:36:50,977 [cheers and applause] - And another good transfer. 990 00:36:51,077 --> 00:36:54,080 - Mama is sweating through every move out there. 991 00:36:54,114 --> 00:36:57,817 - Come on! [indistinct] 992 00:36:57,851 --> 00:37:00,020 - And he is through. - Yeah! 993 00:37:01,421 --> 00:37:04,391 And he looks like he's taking a casual stroll 994 00:37:04,424 --> 00:37:06,026 as he walks to Split Decision. 995 00:37:06,026 --> 00:37:07,560 Does this kid ever get tired? 996 00:37:07,594 --> 00:37:10,030 - And didn't even look at the Diving Boards. 997 00:37:10,030 --> 00:37:11,398 Going for Flipped Around. 998 00:37:11,431 --> 00:37:13,400 Mike Silenzi got through it earlier, 999 00:37:13,433 --> 00:37:15,101 but this will test tired arms. 1000 00:37:15,135 --> 00:37:18,571 - Come on, buddy. - Let's go, man! Come on! 1001 00:37:18,605 --> 00:37:20,106 - Come on. Catch high. 1002 00:37:20,140 --> 00:37:22,575 - Balancing here, you have to ascend your way up top, 1003 00:37:22,609 --> 00:37:24,477 try to get that board locked in. 1004 00:37:24,511 --> 00:37:25,879 - Good! [applause] 1005 00:37:25,912 --> 00:37:28,114 - Oh, look--look at. Oh, Mom can't watch. 1006 00:37:28,148 --> 00:37:30,250 [cheers and applause] 1007 00:37:31,918 --> 00:37:33,420 - Now it's locked in, gotta lache. 1008 00:37:33,453 --> 00:37:34,654 - Nice. 1009 00:37:34,688 --> 00:37:35,922 - And repeat the process. 1010 00:37:35,955 --> 00:37:37,691 - Oh, rinse and repeat. 1011 00:37:37,724 --> 00:37:39,859 - Lache to another one. 1012 00:37:39,893 --> 00:37:41,094 - Nice. 1013 00:37:41,127 --> 00:37:42,262 - You could just see the challenge 1014 00:37:42,295 --> 00:37:43,630 locking onto this moving board. 1015 00:37:43,663 --> 00:37:45,065 - Well, he's bear hugging it, 1016 00:37:45,065 --> 00:37:47,267 and he's using his legs for point of contact. 1017 00:37:47,300 --> 00:37:49,602 - My goodness. - Absorbed the drop, nice. 1018 00:37:50,970 --> 00:37:52,772 - He's making it look easy. 1019 00:37:52,806 --> 00:37:53,807 [cheers and applause] 1020 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:55,742 And right on the catwalk. 1021 00:37:55,775 --> 00:37:57,143 Kaden Lebsack, 1022 00:37:57,177 --> 00:37:59,646 35 feet away from being our second finisher. 1023 00:37:59,679 --> 00:38:02,716 [cheers and applause] 1024 00:38:04,484 --> 00:38:06,353 Here we go, the Spider Trap. 1025 00:38:06,386 --> 00:38:09,556 Has to get through three sets of trap doors. 1026 00:38:09,589 --> 00:38:14,461 100 pounds, 50 on one side, 50 on the other, 1027 00:38:14,494 --> 00:38:18,732 and 35 feet straight up after an exhausting gauntlet 1028 00:38:18,765 --> 00:38:21,301 of nine obstacles, still looking strong! 1029 00:38:21,334 --> 00:38:23,570 [cheers and applause] 1030 00:38:23,603 --> 00:38:25,605 - Yes he is, look at this. 1031 00:38:25,638 --> 00:38:29,142 - Well, there is no sophomore slump for Kaden Lebsack. 1032 00:38:30,944 --> 00:38:32,846 - Get it. 1033 00:38:32,879 --> 00:38:36,816 - 16 years old! 1034 00:38:36,850 --> 00:38:38,184 [buzzer blares] 1035 00:38:38,218 --> 00:38:41,454 [cheers and applause] 1036 00:38:41,488 --> 00:38:46,426 - And he's standing atop a semifinals course once again. 1037 00:38:46,459 --> 00:38:49,929 [upbeat music] 1038 00:38:49,963 --> 00:38:52,432 * * 1039 00:38:52,465 --> 00:38:54,801 Kaden Lebsack! - What's up? 1040 00:38:54,834 --> 00:38:57,237 - our Last Ninja Standing from last year. 1041 00:38:57,270 --> 00:38:58,938 You haven't missed a beat. 1042 00:38:58,972 --> 00:39:02,008 How'd it feel? - I'm so tired. 1043 00:39:02,042 --> 00:39:03,476 - I didn't think you get tired. 1044 00:39:03,510 --> 00:39:05,011 Let me ask you straight up. 1045 00:39:05,011 --> 00:39:06,613 You getting six buzzers this year? 1046 00:39:06,646 --> 00:39:08,348 - That's the goal. - That's the goal. 1047 00:39:08,381 --> 00:39:09,349 - That's the goal. 1048 00:39:09,382 --> 00:39:11,051 - Kaden, man, so proud of you. 1049 00:39:11,084 --> 00:39:13,019 You ready to go back to Vegas? 1050 00:39:13,019 --> 00:39:14,354 - Oh, yeah. 1051 00:39:14,387 --> 00:39:15,522 - Hit that buzzer one more time, my friend. 1052 00:39:15,555 --> 00:39:17,524 [buzzer blares] [cheers and applause] 1053 00:39:17,557 --> 00:39:20,493 * * 1054 00:39:20,527 --> 00:39:21,861 Here they come. 1055 00:39:21,895 --> 00:39:24,631 The high-flying veteran Ethan Swanson, 1056 00:39:24,664 --> 00:39:26,566 the defending women's champion, 1057 00:39:26,599 --> 00:39:28,401 Jesse "Flex" Labreck, 1058 00:39:28,435 --> 00:39:30,937 the rock and roller from Orlando, RJ Roman, 1059 00:39:31,037 --> 00:39:34,107 and Captain NBC, Jamie Rahn. 1060 00:39:34,140 --> 00:39:36,276 All ready to battle our course 1061 00:39:36,309 --> 00:39:38,745 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1062 00:39:43,583 --> 00:39:44,951 - Welcome back to Universal Studios Hollywood. 1063 00:39:45,051 --> 00:39:47,220 It's night three of the semifinals 1064 00:39:47,253 --> 00:39:49,389 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1065 00:39:49,422 --> 00:39:52,625 - And it's been another night of surprises. 1066 00:39:52,659 --> 00:39:55,328 Florida's Jason Kotzin is an avid surfer, 1067 00:39:55,362 --> 00:39:58,264 and he was riding the wave in his first semifinals. 1068 00:39:58,298 --> 00:39:59,566 - Great balance. 1069 00:39:59,599 --> 00:40:01,701 - That two-time Ninja veteran from Orlando 1070 00:40:01,735 --> 00:40:05,105 had never been past the fifth obstacle until tonight. 1071 00:40:05,138 --> 00:40:07,841 Little pump as he's up at the Warped Wall. 1072 00:40:07,874 --> 00:40:10,577 - The dreadlocked 24-year-old was hanging loose. 1073 00:40:10,610 --> 00:40:12,645 He even stopped for a moment of zen. 1074 00:40:12,679 --> 00:40:14,114 [gong rings] 1075 00:40:14,147 --> 00:40:15,648 - Talk about being LA. 1076 00:40:15,682 --> 00:40:18,218 Meditating on a course. 1077 00:40:18,251 --> 00:40:20,153 - And it seemed to work 1078 00:40:20,186 --> 00:40:22,455 as Kotzin bounced his way through Box Office... 1079 00:40:22,489 --> 00:40:24,591 - Fitting in right in Hollywood. 1080 00:40:24,624 --> 00:40:26,693 - And made it to Split Decision, 1081 00:40:26,726 --> 00:40:29,963 where he went with the upper- body test, Flipped Around, 1082 00:40:29,996 --> 00:40:32,799 and made it to the very end. 1083 00:40:32,832 --> 00:40:36,369 - The grip is giving out, digging for it, fighting. 1084 00:40:36,403 --> 00:40:37,637 No! 1085 00:40:37,671 --> 00:40:39,239 - Oh, my God! I can't take it! 1086 00:40:39,272 --> 00:40:40,340 [all groaning] 1087 00:40:40,373 --> 00:40:42,242 But it's his best run ever. 1088 00:40:42,275 --> 00:40:44,544 He's almost assured of moving on to Vegas. 1089 00:40:44,577 --> 00:40:46,046 [cheers and applause] 1090 00:40:46,079 --> 00:40:48,148 The Swan, Ethan Swanson, 1091 00:40:48,181 --> 00:40:50,050 flew through the first part of the course 1092 00:40:50,083 --> 00:40:52,719 and had everybody flapping their wings. 1093 00:40:52,752 --> 00:40:55,522 - The Swan is about to take flight! 1094 00:40:55,555 --> 00:40:56,956 - The nine-time veteran was looking 1095 00:40:56,990 --> 00:40:59,159 to get back to the National Finals 1096 00:40:59,192 --> 00:41:01,327 after missing out the past two years. 1097 00:41:01,361 --> 00:41:03,630 - And he just cut the Box Office down to size. 1098 00:41:03,663 --> 00:41:05,432 - When he reached Split Decision, 1099 00:41:05,465 --> 00:41:07,901 he took the opposite approach from Kotzin 1100 00:41:07,934 --> 00:41:11,071 and tried the balance obstacle, Diving Board. 1101 00:41:11,071 --> 00:41:12,472 - Oh, my goodness! 1102 00:41:12,505 --> 00:41:15,375 - But he, too, is likely to make it to Vegas. 1103 00:41:15,408 --> 00:41:19,412 - I thought I could get it. I was a little wrong, you know? 1104 00:41:19,446 --> 00:41:22,082 - There's a two-legged cat at the start line, 1105 00:41:22,082 --> 00:41:23,883 and that can only mean one thing. 1106 00:41:23,917 --> 00:41:25,352 - Oh, boy. 1107 00:41:25,385 --> 00:41:27,487 - It's time for the cat-loving ninja from Iowa, 1108 00:41:27,520 --> 00:41:29,456 Jackson Twait. 1109 00:41:29,489 --> 00:41:31,091 Though he's only 24, 1110 00:41:31,091 --> 00:41:35,462 he's the elder statesman among that crazy Iowa crew. 1111 00:41:35,495 --> 00:41:36,896 [twangy country music] 1112 00:41:36,930 --> 00:41:40,100 - Iowa has definitely been expanding as a Ninja hotbed. 1113 00:41:40,133 --> 00:41:42,202 I might even say theNinja hotbed. 1114 00:41:42,235 --> 00:41:44,204 - Wow, big kick. 1115 00:41:44,237 --> 00:41:46,840 - These ninjas from Iowa have dominated tonight. 1116 00:41:46,873 --> 00:41:49,175 - And this year I'm back in semifinals, 1117 00:41:49,209 --> 00:41:50,877 competing with my best friends, 1118 00:41:50,910 --> 00:41:52,645 the Ninja Teens Chris and Levi. 1119 00:41:52,679 --> 00:41:54,280 - Yeah, he wants that Mega Wall. 1120 00:41:54,314 --> 00:41:55,315 - Yeah! 1121 00:41:55,348 --> 00:41:57,584 - He's pumped up, he's pumped up! 1122 00:41:57,617 --> 00:41:59,853 - San Antonio went pretty good for the bros. 1123 00:41:59,886 --> 00:42:02,455 - Jackson Twait, full speed ahead. 1124 00:42:02,489 --> 00:42:03,790 - We crushed it. 1125 00:42:03,823 --> 00:42:05,258 You can't get much better. - Can't get better. Yeah. 1126 00:42:05,291 --> 00:42:09,262 - Double noggin buzzer! - Oh, oh, oh, go! 1127 00:42:09,295 --> 00:42:11,865 [buzzer blares] 1128 00:42:11,898 --> 00:42:14,668 - The Iowa boys are definitely ones to look out for. 1129 00:42:14,701 --> 00:42:17,137 - [yelping comedically] 1130 00:42:17,170 --> 00:42:18,905 - It's 'cause we're corn-fed. 1131 00:42:18,938 --> 00:42:20,607 [all grunt] 1132 00:42:20,640 --> 00:42:22,075 But we've never actually made it to Vegas, 1133 00:42:22,108 --> 00:42:24,778 so we've been putting in the work, training hard, 1134 00:42:24,811 --> 00:42:26,946 and we're going to be hitting buzzers all day. 1135 00:42:26,980 --> 00:42:29,215 Noggin! - Noggin! 1136 00:42:31,751 --> 00:42:33,920 - Well, you know the Iowa boys are going to make some noise 1137 00:42:33,953 --> 00:42:35,522 on the sideline. 1138 00:42:35,555 --> 00:42:38,558 They're over with the Green brothers and Jackson's mom. 1139 00:42:38,591 --> 00:42:41,361 [countdown clock beeping] 1140 00:42:41,394 --> 00:42:44,798 - Jackson Twait is too good to have never been to Vegas. 1141 00:42:44,831 --> 00:42:46,599 I think that's going to change tonight. 1142 00:42:46,633 --> 00:42:49,536 - Jackson Twait has shown flashes of brilliance. 1143 00:42:49,569 --> 00:42:51,171 He got the Mega Wall last year 1144 00:42:51,204 --> 00:42:54,174 and is almost always among the fastest in qualifying. 1145 00:42:54,207 --> 00:42:55,542 - Let's go, Jackson! 1146 00:42:55,575 --> 00:42:57,711 - Ooh! - Ooh, went under. 1147 00:42:57,744 --> 00:43:00,246 - He can climb below or fly across the eight feet, 1148 00:43:00,280 --> 00:43:02,115 and that's what he does. 1149 00:43:02,148 --> 00:43:05,218 - Nice little glide, lands on his feet again. 1150 00:43:05,251 --> 00:43:08,488 More of those Iowa ninjas watching back in Cedar Falls. 1151 00:43:08,521 --> 00:43:11,558 [cheers and applause] 1152 00:43:12,325 --> 00:43:14,327 As well as he's done in qualifying, 1153 00:43:14,361 --> 00:43:17,197 he's had some early falls on the longer courses. 1154 00:43:17,230 --> 00:43:18,565 - Yeah, that's right, Matt. 1155 00:43:18,598 --> 00:43:20,133 And we've seen some inconsistency 1156 00:43:20,166 --> 00:43:22,202 with Jackson Twait over the years, 1157 00:43:22,235 --> 00:43:24,104 but Matt, he's a legitimate ninja, Matt. 1158 00:43:24,137 --> 00:43:26,139 He can go now. 1159 00:43:26,172 --> 00:43:29,676 - Got great speed, but we'll see what endurance he has, 1160 00:43:29,709 --> 00:43:32,412 'cause this course is taxing. 1161 00:43:32,445 --> 00:43:35,749 [cheers and applause] 1162 00:43:35,782 --> 00:43:38,184 - Could this be the year for Jackson Twait? 1163 00:43:38,218 --> 00:43:39,986 - He got onto the Power Tower back 1164 00:43:40,086 --> 00:43:43,390 when we had it in qualifying in the six-obstacle course, 1165 00:43:43,423 --> 00:43:44,958 would love to get there tonight. 1166 00:43:46,993 --> 00:43:48,328 That Safety Pass, 1167 00:43:48,361 --> 00:43:51,097 can't be overstated how valuable that is in Vegas. 1168 00:43:51,097 --> 00:43:54,334 - Yeah, he's got a lot of swinging there. 1169 00:43:54,367 --> 00:43:56,736 - Oh, almost slips with that right hand, 1170 00:43:56,770 --> 00:43:57,937 but he recovers. 1171 00:43:59,539 --> 00:44:01,207 - Nice. - Good control. 1172 00:44:01,241 --> 00:44:03,309 - Great. I love the way he came into that. 1173 00:44:03,343 --> 00:44:05,879 He came in pretty tight, now he's trying to kick the board. 1174 00:44:05,912 --> 00:44:07,547 Don't waste that. 1175 00:44:07,580 --> 00:44:09,082 - Fidgety cat. - Nice. 1176 00:44:09,115 --> 00:44:10,417 [cheers and applause] 1177 00:44:10,450 --> 00:44:13,153 - See if he can claw his way up the Warped Wall. 1178 00:44:13,186 --> 00:44:14,287 - He's not taking any breaks. 1179 00:44:14,320 --> 00:44:16,256 Going straight up the Warped Wall. 1180 00:44:16,289 --> 00:44:18,892 - And no problem. 1181 00:44:18,925 --> 00:44:21,695 both: Meow. 1182 00:44:21,728 --> 00:44:23,830 - Did we just do that at the same time? 1183 00:44:23,863 --> 00:44:25,565 - Meow. We did. - Yeah, we did. 1184 00:44:25,598 --> 00:44:28,802 - Team Twait eliciting dual meows from Matt and Akbar. 1185 00:44:28,835 --> 00:44:29,803 - Jinx. 1186 00:44:29,836 --> 00:44:32,572 - Beautiful job. Come on, Jackson. 1187 00:44:32,605 --> 00:44:34,407 - Four more obstacles to go, 1188 00:44:34,441 --> 00:44:36,142 starting with the Salmon Ladder. 1189 00:44:37,210 --> 00:44:39,546 - Jumps right into it with the switch grip. 1190 00:44:39,579 --> 00:44:40,747 Nice. 1191 00:44:40,780 --> 00:44:43,116 Yep, right up. 1192 00:44:43,149 --> 00:44:45,919 All right, I think he's got enough left in the tank 1193 00:44:45,952 --> 00:44:48,488 to get through Box Office. 1194 00:44:48,521 --> 00:44:50,090 - Well, if he can survive this, 1195 00:44:50,090 --> 00:44:51,358 he'll be in good position 1196 00:44:51,391 --> 00:44:53,226 to move on to the National Finals, 1197 00:44:53,259 --> 00:44:55,862 which start two weeks from tonight in Las Vegas. 1198 00:44:55,895 --> 00:44:57,864 - Here we go. Right here. Come on, Jackson. 1199 00:44:57,897 --> 00:44:59,532 [cheers and applause] 1200 00:44:59,566 --> 00:45:01,167 - Just barely hanging on. 1201 00:45:01,201 --> 00:45:04,938 Jackson Twait spending a lot of time spinning around here. 1202 00:45:05,038 --> 00:45:08,074 Let's see if the Cat Daddy of here can right the ship. 1203 00:45:08,108 --> 00:45:11,244 Spinning around, he's using up some of his nine lives. 1204 00:45:11,277 --> 00:45:13,079 - Uh-oh. Yes, he is. 1205 00:45:13,113 --> 00:45:14,781 - Meow, meow, meow, meow. 1206 00:45:14,814 --> 00:45:16,616 - Let's go! 1207 00:45:16,649 --> 00:45:17,784 - Cat Daddy avoiding the litter box. 1208 00:45:17,817 --> 00:45:19,052 - Uh-oh, uh-oh. 1209 00:45:20,487 --> 00:45:22,088 - And he gets through. 1210 00:45:22,122 --> 00:45:25,291 [cheers and applause] 1211 00:45:25,325 --> 00:45:26,793 Headed for Split Decision. 1212 00:45:26,826 --> 00:45:29,696 And don't look now, but he's got a fast time going. 1213 00:45:29,729 --> 00:45:32,265 He could be thinking about the Power Tower. 1214 00:45:32,298 --> 00:45:34,501 - And he's going straight to Diving Boards, 1215 00:45:34,534 --> 00:45:37,303 which is quicker, but a lot more dangerous. 1216 00:45:37,337 --> 00:45:39,539 - Well, cats do not like getting wet. 1217 00:45:39,572 --> 00:45:40,840 What's going to happen here? 1218 00:45:40,874 --> 00:45:42,976 - Matt, he can't pussyfoot through this. 1219 00:45:43,076 --> 00:45:45,278 Oh! - But he's still on! 1220 00:45:45,311 --> 00:45:46,546 - Oh, my goodness! He's got nine lives! 1221 00:45:46,579 --> 00:45:47,947 - What a save! 1222 00:45:47,981 --> 00:45:50,517 - He's got nine lives on the ninth obstacle! 1223 00:45:50,550 --> 00:45:54,087 What? What? 1224 00:45:54,087 --> 00:45:56,189 - He's riding the horse. 1225 00:45:56,222 --> 00:45:58,124 What a save! - Come on. 1226 00:45:58,158 --> 00:45:59,559 That's a lucky cat right there. 1227 00:45:59,592 --> 00:46:01,494 - He just used eight of his lives right there. 1228 00:46:01,528 --> 00:46:03,196 [cheers and applause] 1229 00:46:03,229 --> 00:46:05,899 The first to get through Diving Boards, 1230 00:46:05,932 --> 00:46:07,801 and now he's got more than a minute left 1231 00:46:07,834 --> 00:46:10,503 to get the fastest time. 1232 00:46:10,537 --> 00:46:12,906 - That's crazy. What a lucky cat. 1233 00:46:12,939 --> 00:46:16,042 - Making the most of those nine lives, 1234 00:46:16,042 --> 00:46:18,478 Cat Daddy 35 feet away 1235 00:46:18,511 --> 00:46:21,314 from his first extended course buzzer. 1236 00:46:21,348 --> 00:46:23,950 - Are you kidding me? I'm going to go adopt a cat. 1237 00:46:24,050 --> 00:46:27,187 - Well, sometimes you need a little bit of luck. 1238 00:46:27,220 --> 00:46:29,389 [cheers and applause] 1239 00:46:29,422 --> 00:46:31,591 But don't take the Spider Trap for granted. 1240 00:46:31,624 --> 00:46:33,760 He fell on this obstacle two years ago. 1241 00:46:36,463 --> 00:46:37,764 - Matt, I'm not going to lie. 1242 00:46:37,797 --> 00:46:40,900 This has been a purrfect run. 1243 00:46:40,934 --> 00:46:43,970 [cheers and applause] 1244 00:46:44,070 --> 00:46:46,072 - And look, here it is. 1245 00:46:46,072 --> 00:46:49,275 Jackson Twait's going to do it with the fastest 1246 00:46:49,309 --> 00:46:50,777 time of the night. 1247 00:46:50,810 --> 00:46:51,845 - Come on! Nice! 1248 00:46:51,878 --> 00:46:53,380 - Are you kidding me? 1249 00:46:53,413 --> 00:46:55,315 - Okay, he wants the Power Tower. 1250 00:46:55,348 --> 00:46:56,416 [buzzer blares] 1251 00:46:56,449 --> 00:46:59,219 [cheers and applause] - Let's go! 1252 00:46:59,252 --> 00:47:03,623 - It's the year of the Cat Daddy! 1253 00:47:03,656 --> 00:47:06,559 Jackson Twait, a miraculous save. 1254 00:47:06,593 --> 00:47:09,896 Makes the most of it. - Yes! 1255 00:47:09,929 --> 00:47:12,832 - I don't know how he survived Diving Boards. 1256 00:47:12,866 --> 00:47:15,168 He tried to two-step the second board, 1257 00:47:15,201 --> 00:47:17,404 but his right foot missed completely, 1258 00:47:17,437 --> 00:47:19,339 landed right on that last board, 1259 00:47:19,372 --> 00:47:23,143 and held on for dear life, and he was able to save it. 1260 00:47:23,176 --> 00:47:25,578 Even he couldn't believe it. 1261 00:47:25,612 --> 00:47:27,113 All right, Jackson, did you think 1262 00:47:27,147 --> 00:47:29,249 you were going in that water? 1263 00:47:29,282 --> 00:47:30,817 - 100%, yeah. 1264 00:47:30,850 --> 00:47:33,620 - Jackson, you used up eight of your lives. 1265 00:47:33,653 --> 00:47:34,921 You stayed alive, though. 1266 00:47:34,954 --> 00:47:36,856 Right now, you've got the fastest time 1267 00:47:36,890 --> 00:47:38,792 and you're in line to go to the Power Tower. 1268 00:47:38,825 --> 00:47:41,861 [cheers and applause] 1269 00:47:43,797 --> 00:47:45,832 RJ Roman's rocking out. 1270 00:47:45,865 --> 00:47:49,069 Soon, he'll be doing the same thing on the course. 1271 00:47:49,069 --> 00:47:51,404 The Orlando musician is coming up. 1272 00:47:51,438 --> 00:47:53,840 And you know he wants to end up on that Power Tower. 1273 00:47:53,873 --> 00:47:57,077 Our two fastest will be there at the end of the night. 1274 00:47:57,110 --> 00:48:00,146 It's all coming up on "American Ninja Warrior." 1275 00:48:04,417 --> 00:48:06,286 - Welcome back to Universal Studios, 1276 00:48:06,319 --> 00:48:09,823 where a couple of Chicago-area ninjas just got their shot. 1277 00:48:09,856 --> 00:48:13,460 Pediatrician Dr. Steven Bachta hit the course 1278 00:48:13,493 --> 00:48:15,428 with his wife and two daughters watching, 1279 00:48:15,462 --> 00:48:17,530 plus his coach, Mike Silenzi. 1280 00:48:17,564 --> 00:48:19,833 Doctah Bachta made it to the semifinals 1281 00:48:19,866 --> 00:48:21,801 as a 40-year-old rookie. 1282 00:48:21,835 --> 00:48:23,403 - Oh, he goes under. 1283 00:48:23,436 --> 00:48:24,704 That's the hard way. 1284 00:48:24,738 --> 00:48:25,705 Oh! 1285 00:48:25,739 --> 00:48:27,240 [air horn blares] 1286 00:48:27,273 --> 00:48:29,676 - But tonight, the Doctah didn't survive Over-Under. 1287 00:48:29,709 --> 00:48:32,645 - Girls, it's time for bed. Love you guys. 1288 00:48:32,679 --> 00:48:36,149 - 17-year-old Maggie Owen was making her first appearance 1289 00:48:36,182 --> 00:48:38,318 in the semifinals, and her coach, 1290 00:48:38,351 --> 00:48:40,320 Jesse "Flex" Labreck, was leading the cheers. 1291 00:48:40,353 --> 00:48:42,055 - Let's go, Maggie! 1292 00:48:42,088 --> 00:48:44,958 - Though only 5 feet tall and 105 pounds, 1293 00:48:45,058 --> 00:48:48,061 Owen quickly powered her way through the early obstacles. 1294 00:48:48,061 --> 00:48:50,430 - Oh, look at this. 1295 00:48:50,463 --> 00:48:52,232 - But Clockwork turned into a struggle. 1296 00:48:52,265 --> 00:48:54,701 - Everything you've got here, Maggie. 1297 00:48:54,734 --> 00:48:57,170 Oh! [air horn blares] 1298 00:48:57,203 --> 00:48:59,372 - Good job, Mags! 1299 00:48:59,406 --> 00:49:01,608 - Up next is another teenager. 1300 00:49:01,641 --> 00:49:04,711 16-year-old high school student Karen Potts. 1301 00:49:04,744 --> 00:49:07,013 And she's calling her shot, Akbar. 1302 00:49:07,013 --> 00:49:09,549 She's a star athlete on the softball field, 1303 00:49:09,582 --> 00:49:13,319 and now, she's bringing her talents to "Ninja." 1304 00:49:13,353 --> 00:49:16,322 [organ music playing] 1305 00:49:16,356 --> 00:49:18,425 * * 1306 00:49:18,458 --> 00:49:20,193 [cheers and applause] 1307 00:49:20,226 --> 00:49:23,763 - I started playing softball when I was nine years old. 1308 00:49:23,797 --> 00:49:25,031 It's so much fun. 1309 00:49:26,366 --> 00:49:28,935 [cheers and applause] 1310 00:49:29,035 --> 00:49:31,938 [upbeat music] 1311 00:49:32,038 --> 00:49:33,573 * * 1312 00:49:33,606 --> 00:49:34,941 I like to play shortstop 1313 00:49:35,041 --> 00:49:37,344 'cause a lot of the time, I'm involved in the action. 1314 00:49:39,045 --> 00:49:40,146 [cheers and applause] 1315 00:49:40,180 --> 00:49:41,748 I got it, I got it. 1316 00:49:41,781 --> 00:49:44,617 - Way to work! 1317 00:49:44,651 --> 00:49:48,355 - Karen is one of the most athletic kids, 1318 00:49:48,388 --> 00:49:50,156 really, in the county. 1319 00:49:50,190 --> 00:49:51,725 She is naturally gifted, 1320 00:49:51,758 --> 00:49:53,293 just a college-level athlete... 1321 00:49:55,362 --> 00:49:56,396 Playing in a high school. 1322 00:49:58,565 --> 00:50:02,302 - "American Ninja Warrior" is a lot different from softball. 1323 00:50:02,335 --> 00:50:04,871 But the two sports really translate 1324 00:50:04,904 --> 00:50:06,072 well into each other. 1325 00:50:08,174 --> 00:50:10,410 - Karen's Ninja training has really paid off 1326 00:50:10,443 --> 00:50:12,946 with her softball and improved her game. 1327 00:50:12,979 --> 00:50:14,547 She throws harder, 1328 00:50:14,581 --> 00:50:18,218 and she hits for power that she didn't used to hit for. 1329 00:50:18,251 --> 00:50:21,421 - Last season, I hit about .500, 1330 00:50:21,454 --> 00:50:23,890 and I'm batting about .700 this year. 1331 00:50:23,923 --> 00:50:25,291 [cheers and applause] 1332 00:50:25,325 --> 00:50:26,693 - I'm really proud of what she's accomplished 1333 00:50:26,726 --> 00:50:27,694 in all of her endeavors. 1334 00:50:27,727 --> 00:50:29,462 School, softball, Ninja. 1335 00:50:29,496 --> 00:50:31,531 Whatever it is, she attacks it with gusto. 1336 00:50:31,564 --> 00:50:34,200 - Really athletic. Look at her go, Matt. 1337 00:50:34,234 --> 00:50:35,835 - Coach gave her the steal signal. 1338 00:50:35,869 --> 00:50:37,303 She can run. 1339 00:50:37,337 --> 00:50:38,805 - It would mean so much to me to advance 1340 00:50:38,838 --> 00:50:40,874 to the National Finals in Vegas. 1341 00:50:40,907 --> 00:50:44,010 I would prove to myself that I can compete with the pros, 1342 00:50:44,044 --> 00:50:47,414 so I'm ready to swing for the fences on this course. 1343 00:50:47,447 --> 00:50:50,483 [cheers and applause] 1344 00:50:53,787 --> 00:50:55,655 - Karen's mom will be on the sidelines... 1345 00:50:55,689 --> 00:50:57,257 - Let's go, Karen! 1346 00:50:57,290 --> 00:50:59,859 - While her Dad and her uncle watching back in Maryland, 1347 00:50:59,893 --> 00:51:02,095 along with some of her softball teammates. 1348 00:51:02,128 --> 00:51:05,432 [countdown clock beeping] 1349 00:51:05,465 --> 00:51:08,368 5'11", tallest female competitor running tonight. 1350 00:51:08,401 --> 00:51:11,604 In addition to softball, also a top soccer player. 1351 00:51:11,638 --> 00:51:13,106 [cheers and applause] 1352 00:51:13,139 --> 00:51:15,942 See if she can generate the power here on Over-Under. 1353 00:51:15,975 --> 00:51:17,177 Take that bar up and over. 1354 00:51:17,210 --> 00:51:19,145 - Nice. - Just got it. 1355 00:51:19,179 --> 00:51:20,513 - All right, okay. 1356 00:51:20,547 --> 00:51:22,449 Using a long reach. If you got it, use it. 1357 00:51:22,482 --> 00:51:24,117 - Well, look at her generating a lot of power 1358 00:51:24,150 --> 00:51:25,251 with those hips. 1359 00:51:25,285 --> 00:51:27,187 - Ooh! Okay. 1360 00:51:27,220 --> 00:51:29,856 - A batter's power comes from those hips. 1361 00:51:29,889 --> 00:51:31,991 [cheers and applause] 1362 00:51:32,092 --> 00:51:33,960 Now onto Clockwork. 1363 00:51:33,993 --> 00:51:36,096 We saw Maggie Owen fall here moments ago. 1364 00:51:36,129 --> 00:51:39,699 You can really struggle here if you can't generate swing. 1365 00:51:39,733 --> 00:51:41,401 Seems to be getting these gears moving. 1366 00:51:41,434 --> 00:51:42,836 That's been a challenge tonight. 1367 00:51:42,869 --> 00:51:44,104 - Yeah. 1368 00:51:44,104 --> 00:51:46,272 - Especially for the lighter competitors. 1369 00:51:46,306 --> 00:51:47,574 Has a lot of length. 1370 00:51:47,607 --> 00:51:49,309 both: Oh! - Okay, she swung for it. 1371 00:51:49,342 --> 00:51:50,510 I like it. 1372 00:51:50,543 --> 00:51:52,278 - She relies on those long arms. 1373 00:51:52,312 --> 00:51:53,279 - It was a little on the short. 1374 00:51:53,313 --> 00:51:54,481 She said, "You know what? 1375 00:51:54,514 --> 00:51:56,983 I'm just going to swing for it." 1376 00:51:57,017 --> 00:51:59,252 Nice! - Got it. Wow. 1377 00:52:01,121 --> 00:52:02,589 And she gets through. 1378 00:52:02,622 --> 00:52:05,825 That's going to give the rookie some confidence. 1379 00:52:05,859 --> 00:52:07,961 Now facing Diamond Dash. 1380 00:52:08,061 --> 00:52:09,496 - She's a base-stealer, Matt. 1381 00:52:09,529 --> 00:52:11,364 She can go. 1382 00:52:11,398 --> 00:52:12,599 - Nice. - Oh! 1383 00:52:12,632 --> 00:52:14,234 - And right through Diamond Dash. 1384 00:52:14,267 --> 00:52:16,603 Of course the softball player comfortable on the Diamond. 1385 00:52:16,636 --> 00:52:19,139 - Of course. - Now it's Hopscotch. 1386 00:52:19,172 --> 00:52:21,341 - I see you, I see you. 1387 00:52:21,374 --> 00:52:23,076 Yeah! 1388 00:52:23,076 --> 00:52:24,611 - There it is. 1389 00:52:24,644 --> 00:52:26,079 - Knock this one out the park. 1390 00:52:26,079 --> 00:52:28,682 - She's got her initials, KJP, on her shirt, 1391 00:52:28,715 --> 00:52:32,986 but she's going for MVP right now, taking on Hopscotch. 1392 00:52:33,086 --> 00:52:34,688 Megan Rowe is the only other woman 1393 00:52:34,721 --> 00:52:36,389 to reach this point tonight. 1394 00:52:36,423 --> 00:52:39,092 - KJP is the boss. 1395 00:52:39,092 --> 00:52:40,794 Three, nice. 1396 00:52:40,827 --> 00:52:44,531 - Now for the double wide blind grab. 1397 00:52:44,564 --> 00:52:46,666 - KJP is not messing around. 1398 00:52:46,700 --> 00:52:48,134 - Oh, how did she save that? 1399 00:52:48,168 --> 00:52:49,469 - Okay. 1400 00:52:49,502 --> 00:52:53,106 - Had the left hand, got the right hand. 1401 00:52:53,139 --> 00:52:55,108 Into the free spin. - Nice! 1402 00:52:55,108 --> 00:52:57,477 - Oh, my goodness! 1403 00:52:57,510 --> 00:52:59,579 - Okay, KJP. 1404 00:53:01,881 --> 00:53:04,117 - Only one woman bested it last week. 1405 00:53:04,150 --> 00:53:07,153 KJP at 16 beats Hopscotch. 1406 00:53:07,187 --> 00:53:09,556 It is child's play for her. 1407 00:53:09,589 --> 00:53:12,158 Now her first attempt at the Warped Wall. 1408 00:53:12,192 --> 00:53:14,694 This is like the Green Monster in Fenway. 1409 00:53:14,728 --> 00:53:16,129 Can she go yard? 1410 00:53:16,162 --> 00:53:18,131 - Nice! Okay! - Yes, she can. 1411 00:53:18,164 --> 00:53:21,768 [cheers and applause] 1412 00:53:21,801 --> 00:53:25,772 - KJP, call your shot! 1413 00:53:25,805 --> 00:53:29,309 [cheers and applause] 1414 00:53:29,342 --> 00:53:32,078 - She's already getting recruited by college coaches, 1415 00:53:32,112 --> 00:53:33,079 and you can see why. 1416 00:53:33,113 --> 00:53:34,681 She is a natural athlete. 1417 00:53:34,714 --> 00:53:37,117 Let's see what she does on the Salmon Ladder. 1418 00:53:37,150 --> 00:53:39,152 - Go, Karen! 1419 00:53:39,185 --> 00:53:40,787 - What a run. 1420 00:53:40,820 --> 00:53:42,489 - We lowered the age limit last year, 1421 00:53:42,522 --> 00:53:44,624 and she's now the second teenage girl 1422 00:53:44,657 --> 00:53:47,460 to reach the back half of the semifinals course. 1423 00:53:47,494 --> 00:53:50,263 Isabella Wakeham was the first to do it last year. 1424 00:53:50,296 --> 00:53:52,565 - Come on. Nice. 1425 00:53:52,599 --> 00:53:54,401 - It's like pots and pans banging away, 1426 00:53:54,434 --> 00:53:55,702 those arms getting extended. 1427 00:53:55,735 --> 00:53:57,203 - Ooh, okay. - What does she have left? 1428 00:53:57,237 --> 00:53:59,472 - She's cooking up something. Come on! 1429 00:53:59,506 --> 00:54:01,041 Nice! - Well, let's see it. 1430 00:54:01,041 --> 00:54:03,476 [cheers and applause] 1431 00:54:03,510 --> 00:54:04,477 Got it! 1432 00:54:04,511 --> 00:54:06,046 - She's doing a great job. 1433 00:54:06,046 --> 00:54:07,847 - Well, let's see if she can be the natural 1434 00:54:07,881 --> 00:54:09,215 at the Box Office. 1435 00:54:09,249 --> 00:54:12,052 - Oh! - Splashes down. 1436 00:54:12,085 --> 00:54:14,788 But that's the best run by a woman tonight. 1437 00:54:14,821 --> 00:54:17,891 Makes it to the eighth obstacle as a rookie! 1438 00:54:17,924 --> 00:54:20,827 - Matt, that was great. Look at this. 1439 00:54:20,860 --> 00:54:24,531 The softball player showed off a strong arm on Clockwork, 1440 00:54:24,564 --> 00:54:27,100 was safe running across Diamond Dash, 1441 00:54:27,133 --> 00:54:30,403 and displayed power going up Salmon Ladder. 1442 00:54:30,437 --> 00:54:32,672 Her only error was at the end. 1443 00:54:32,706 --> 00:54:35,075 She got her right hand hung up on the bar, 1444 00:54:35,075 --> 00:54:37,811 and that caused an awkward fall. 1445 00:54:37,844 --> 00:54:41,348 And this 16-year-old is going to the National Finals. 1446 00:54:41,381 --> 00:54:44,617 KJP may be in the running for Rookie of the Year. 1447 00:54:44,651 --> 00:54:45,885 [cheers and applause] 1448 00:54:45,919 --> 00:54:48,088 - Well, Captain NBC's ready to fly, 1449 00:54:48,088 --> 00:54:50,990 and Jamie Rahn's got some big news to share. 1450 00:54:51,091 --> 00:54:54,094 His run is coming up next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1451 00:55:00,400 --> 00:55:02,669 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior," 1452 00:55:02,702 --> 00:55:04,871 where it has been non-stop action. 1453 00:55:04,904 --> 00:55:07,140 - Yeah, check out what just happened. 1454 00:55:07,173 --> 00:55:09,676 - Cam "The Baum" Baumgartner was looking 1455 00:55:09,709 --> 00:55:12,212 for his second straight finish in the semifinals. 1456 00:55:12,245 --> 00:55:14,781 - He wants that buzzer, Matt. 1457 00:55:14,814 --> 00:55:18,118 - The 24-year-old gymnastics coach from the Chicago area 1458 00:55:18,151 --> 00:55:20,687 is one of the sport's top talents, 1459 00:55:20,720 --> 00:55:23,623 and he had no problem on the front half of the course. 1460 00:55:23,656 --> 00:55:25,191 - Go get what's yours. Go get it. 1461 00:55:25,225 --> 00:55:28,395 All right, Cam "The Baum" has got to be explosive. 1462 00:55:28,428 --> 00:55:30,964 - At Split Decision, he went with Flipped Around 1463 00:55:31,064 --> 00:55:33,066 and had to wrestle his way through. 1464 00:55:33,066 --> 00:55:35,902 - Uh-oh, oh, oh! No, no, no, no, no, no, no. 1465 00:55:35,935 --> 00:55:37,303 Okay. 1466 00:55:37,337 --> 00:55:39,606 - But he survived, and the four-time veteran 1467 00:55:39,639 --> 00:55:41,374 is going back to Vegas. 1468 00:55:41,408 --> 00:55:43,076 Our fourth finisher of the night. 1469 00:55:43,076 --> 00:55:44,577 [buzzer blares] 1470 00:55:44,611 --> 00:55:46,079 - Let's go! 1471 00:55:46,112 --> 00:55:48,815 - 15-year-old Ethan Gardulski was one of the great 1472 00:55:48,848 --> 00:55:50,750 stories from qualifying. 1473 00:55:50,784 --> 00:55:52,585 Though he suffers from anxiety, 1474 00:55:52,619 --> 00:55:55,522 the Michigan teenager motored his way through the course 1475 00:55:55,555 --> 00:55:57,791 and got a buzzer on his very first run. 1476 00:55:57,824 --> 00:56:00,260 [buzzer blares] - Yeah! 1477 00:56:00,293 --> 00:56:02,796 - Tonight, though he only weighs 100 pounds, 1478 00:56:02,829 --> 00:56:04,731 Gardulski was able to power his way 1479 00:56:04,764 --> 00:56:06,866 past the early obstacles. 1480 00:56:06,900 --> 00:56:08,501 - This dude can go. 1481 00:56:08,535 --> 00:56:10,804 - And he was looking strong as he swung through Clockwork. 1482 00:56:10,837 --> 00:56:12,839 - Sha-ba-ba-ba! - No! 1483 00:56:12,872 --> 00:56:15,608 - But just couldn't hang on. - So close! 1484 00:56:15,642 --> 00:56:16,876 [cheers and applause] 1485 00:56:16,910 --> 00:56:18,578 - Pro handball player Gary Hines 1486 00:56:18,611 --> 00:56:20,847 brought his impressive physique all the way 1487 00:56:20,880 --> 00:56:22,415 from Germany to compete. 1488 00:56:22,449 --> 00:56:25,285 - You can see everything, oblique muscles. 1489 00:56:25,318 --> 00:56:26,619 He's putting on a show. 1490 00:56:26,653 --> 00:56:28,688 - The muscled-up 38-year-old 1491 00:56:28,722 --> 00:56:30,657 nicknamed Hangtime was impressive. 1492 00:56:30,690 --> 00:56:32,192 - Okay, Hangtime Hines. 1493 00:56:32,225 --> 00:56:33,393 - Yeah! 1494 00:56:33,426 --> 00:56:34,728 - And the handball player showed 1495 00:56:34,761 --> 00:56:38,264 good hands on Hopscotch with a two-finger save. 1496 00:56:38,298 --> 00:56:39,799 - Come on, man. 1497 00:56:39,833 --> 00:56:41,868 I'm telling you right now, my index and middle finger 1498 00:56:41,901 --> 00:56:43,103 can't do that. 1499 00:56:43,136 --> 00:56:44,838 - Hines got a buzzer in qualifying 1500 00:56:44,871 --> 00:56:46,840 and had another strong run tonight. 1501 00:56:46,873 --> 00:56:48,141 - Oh! 1502 00:56:48,174 --> 00:56:50,744 - Before he was bounced on Box Office. 1503 00:56:50,777 --> 00:56:53,313 We'll have to wait and see if that gets him to Vegas. 1504 00:56:54,848 --> 00:56:57,684 Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Captain America 1505 00:56:57,717 --> 00:57:00,520 have all filmed scenes right here on New York Street, 1506 00:57:00,553 --> 00:57:03,590 but up next is Ninja's favorite superhero, 1507 00:57:03,623 --> 00:57:06,459 Captain NBC, Jamie Rahn. 1508 00:57:06,493 --> 00:57:08,695 First competed 12 years ago. 1509 00:57:08,728 --> 00:57:10,063 We've seen this man grow up, 1510 00:57:10,096 --> 00:57:13,533 and now, he's working on an origin story. 1511 00:57:13,566 --> 00:57:16,102 [soft dramatic music] 1512 00:57:16,136 --> 00:57:17,537 - We have been trying to, you know, 1513 00:57:17,570 --> 00:57:19,406 have a kid for three years now. 1514 00:57:21,107 --> 00:57:22,676 So we got testing done 1515 00:57:22,709 --> 00:57:25,378 and found out that our chances of it happening naturally 1516 00:57:25,412 --> 00:57:27,313 was like 2%. 1517 00:57:27,347 --> 00:57:30,583 And so we decided to try IVF. 1518 00:57:30,617 --> 00:57:33,119 - Going through so many shots and procedures 1519 00:57:33,153 --> 00:57:36,222 and everything else to hopefully become pregnant 1520 00:57:36,256 --> 00:57:39,693 and find out that you're not, it was very hard. 1521 00:57:39,726 --> 00:57:44,130 - * And run with me, run with me, run * 1522 00:57:44,164 --> 00:57:47,434 * Jump with me, jump with me, jump * 1523 00:57:47,467 --> 00:57:50,170 * * 1524 00:57:50,203 --> 00:57:53,473 - [voice breaking] But I have him. 1525 00:57:53,506 --> 00:57:57,143 And I have lots of family and lots of friends. 1526 00:57:57,177 --> 00:57:58,645 They were just there to hug me 1527 00:57:58,678 --> 00:58:01,281 or just let me sit there and cry. 1528 00:58:01,314 --> 00:58:04,651 - * The world ain't got nothing on us * 1529 00:58:04,684 --> 00:58:07,854 - After two years of trying IVF, you know, 1530 00:58:07,887 --> 00:58:10,623 we decided to take a little break. 1531 00:58:10,657 --> 00:58:14,160 And then, that's actually when we got lucky. 1532 00:58:14,194 --> 00:58:16,629 - I was getting ready for the winter, closing up the pool, 1533 00:58:16,663 --> 00:58:18,832 and dropped an umbrella weight on my foot. 1534 00:58:18,865 --> 00:58:21,368 Knowing that I needed to get an X-ray done, 1535 00:58:21,401 --> 00:58:23,370 they made me take a pregnancy test. 1536 00:58:23,403 --> 00:58:27,307 In addition to a broken toe, I was also pregnant. 1537 00:58:27,340 --> 00:58:28,775 Look at that cute, little button nose. 1538 00:58:28,808 --> 00:58:30,210 - Yeah. 1539 00:58:30,243 --> 00:58:32,712 - So we're having a boy. Couldn't be more excited. 1540 00:58:32,746 --> 00:58:34,347 Right above where his head is going to be. 1541 00:58:34,381 --> 00:58:35,815 - Yeah. 1542 00:58:35,849 --> 00:58:38,218 - Jamie has just been standing right beside me. 1543 00:58:38,251 --> 00:58:39,652 - Hey. 1544 00:58:39,686 --> 00:58:41,921 - He's been bringing me apples and ice cream, 1545 00:58:41,955 --> 00:58:43,523 holding my hand, telling me he loves me, 1546 00:58:43,556 --> 00:58:45,759 telling me I'm pretty. 1547 00:58:45,792 --> 00:58:48,061 You know, our whole lives are about to change. 1548 00:58:48,061 --> 00:58:50,497 We're ready for it, though. 1549 00:58:50,530 --> 00:58:52,732 - Kim's been amazing through this process. 1550 00:58:52,766 --> 00:58:54,200 I'd love to hit a buzzer for her 1551 00:58:54,234 --> 00:58:56,369 with little baby Jay on the sideline. 1552 00:58:56,403 --> 00:58:58,338 It just means the world to me. 1553 00:58:58,371 --> 00:59:00,840 - * Run with me, run * 1554 00:59:03,443 --> 00:59:06,780 [cheers and applause] 1555 00:59:06,813 --> 00:59:08,882 - And Jamie's got Kim on his sideline 1556 00:59:08,915 --> 00:59:10,183 wearing the green wig. 1557 00:59:10,216 --> 00:59:11,651 She's due very soon. 1558 00:59:11,685 --> 00:59:13,887 - Let's go, babe! Look at your baby! 1559 00:59:13,920 --> 00:59:15,555 - Oh, buzzer for baby! 1560 00:59:15,588 --> 00:59:19,025 - Buzzers for baby. That's great. 1561 00:59:19,059 --> 00:59:21,561 But also wearing the green wigs are Jamie's parents 1562 00:59:21,594 --> 00:59:23,063 and other family members. 1563 00:59:23,096 --> 00:59:24,764 They never miss one of his runs. 1564 00:59:24,798 --> 00:59:28,702 [countdown clock beeping] - Boop, boop, boop, boop! 1565 00:59:28,735 --> 00:59:31,504 Oi, oi, oi, oi, oi, hey! 1566 00:59:31,538 --> 00:59:33,340 - Did he make his own sound? 1567 00:59:33,373 --> 00:59:37,711 This superhero doing his own sound effects! 1568 00:59:37,744 --> 00:59:39,045 - Come on, Jamie! - You got it, Jamie! 1569 00:59:39,045 --> 00:59:40,347 - Come on, Jamie! 1570 00:59:40,380 --> 00:59:41,781 - You know this guy can generate power, 1571 00:59:41,815 --> 00:59:43,083 great at laches. 1572 00:59:43,116 --> 00:59:44,250 - Well, yeah, of course, he's a superhero. 1573 00:59:44,284 --> 00:59:46,419 Of course he can generate power. 1574 00:59:46,453 --> 00:59:48,321 Oh, what's your power? - There you go. 1575 00:59:48,355 --> 00:59:50,890 You can see, no capes, though. 1576 00:59:50,924 --> 00:59:53,059 - Real superheroes don't need capes. 1577 00:59:53,093 --> 00:59:56,062 [cheers and applause] 1578 00:59:56,062 --> 00:59:58,331 - 5'10", 170, should have no problem 1579 00:59:58,365 --> 01:00:00,567 moving the gears here on Clockwork. 1580 01:00:00,600 --> 01:00:02,669 [cheers and applause] 1581 01:00:02,702 --> 01:00:04,738 What a journey it's been for him. 1582 01:00:04,771 --> 01:00:07,207 When we first saw him back in season two, 1583 01:00:07,240 --> 01:00:09,976 he was a kind of nerdy cosplay kid from New Jersey. 1584 01:00:10,010 --> 01:00:13,480 But he worked at it and became one of the very best ninjas. 1585 01:00:13,513 --> 01:00:16,016 Now this guy's married, having a baby, 1586 01:00:16,049 --> 01:00:18,685 runs a successful gym in St. Louis. 1587 01:00:18,718 --> 01:00:20,220 And there's some of his students 1588 01:00:20,253 --> 01:00:21,888 watching back in Missouri. 1589 01:00:21,921 --> 01:00:23,723 Now the Diamond Dash. 1590 01:00:23,757 --> 01:00:24,791 - All right. Come on. 1591 01:00:24,824 --> 01:00:27,127 Nice. - Great footwork. 1592 01:00:27,160 --> 01:00:29,195 [cheers and applause] 1593 01:00:29,229 --> 01:00:31,097 - He's going to be doing a lot of this with his baby. 1594 01:00:31,131 --> 01:00:32,599 [chuckles] Playing hopscotch. 1595 01:00:32,632 --> 01:00:34,234 - There's a good look at his left thumb. 1596 01:00:34,267 --> 01:00:36,569 He cut part of it off with a table saw 1597 01:00:36,603 --> 01:00:38,304 a couple of years ago. 1598 01:00:38,338 --> 01:00:40,440 His grip had been a little impacted. 1599 01:00:40,473 --> 01:00:42,375 So anytime you're on something like this, 1600 01:00:42,409 --> 01:00:44,611 this may be his vulnerability. 1601 01:00:44,644 --> 01:00:46,913 Hasn't slowed him down much, though. 1602 01:00:46,946 --> 01:00:48,748 Made it past semifinals the past two years. 1603 01:00:48,782 --> 01:00:51,818 [cheers and applause] 1604 01:00:56,356 --> 01:00:58,458 And he's through five obstacles tonight. 1605 01:01:00,593 --> 01:01:01,728 Looking over at Kim. 1606 01:01:01,761 --> 01:01:03,196 - You're doing awesome, babe! 1607 01:01:03,229 --> 01:01:06,266 all: [chanting] Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 1608 01:01:10,270 --> 01:01:13,139 - Taking a breath before the Warped Wall. 1609 01:01:13,173 --> 01:01:15,075 - There he goes. Nice. 1610 01:01:15,075 --> 01:01:17,811 - Now, and his son is someday going to be 1611 01:01:17,844 --> 01:01:19,179 able to watch this video. 1612 01:01:19,212 --> 01:01:21,247 Jamie will say, "You were there, kid." 1613 01:01:21,281 --> 01:01:23,249 - Nice. There you go. 1614 01:01:23,283 --> 01:01:25,719 Just rolling around here like a little roly poly. 1615 01:01:25,752 --> 01:01:27,320 - [laughs] Why not have fun? 1616 01:01:27,354 --> 01:01:29,589 - And with a baby on the way, that's a lot of expenses. 1617 01:01:29,622 --> 01:01:32,592 He'd love to win that million dollars in Vegas. 1618 01:01:32,625 --> 01:01:35,595 - Been to the National Finals seven times in his career. 1619 01:01:35,628 --> 01:01:37,297 If he wants to guarantee another trip, 1620 01:01:37,330 --> 01:01:39,265 they'll need to get past Box Office. 1621 01:01:39,299 --> 01:01:40,734 - The way he did that, Matt, 1622 01:01:40,767 --> 01:01:42,402 I think he's going to make it through Box Office. 1623 01:01:42,435 --> 01:01:44,771 - Box Office could be a challenge. 1624 01:01:44,804 --> 01:01:46,573 Although superhero movies traditionally 1625 01:01:46,606 --> 01:01:48,508 do well at the Box Office. 1626 01:01:48,541 --> 01:01:49,843 - You got it! 1627 01:01:49,876 --> 01:01:50,877 - Really got to get that grip locked in. 1628 01:01:50,910 --> 01:01:52,245 - Nice. - He did it. 1629 01:01:52,278 --> 01:01:53,680 - And you saw the way he came in, compact, 1630 01:01:53,713 --> 01:01:56,116 so he could absorb the drop. 1631 01:01:56,116 --> 01:01:58,952 - And the blind grab here with that lead hand blind grab. 1632 01:01:58,985 --> 01:02:00,053 Got it! [cheers and applause] 1633 01:02:00,053 --> 01:02:01,354 That's impressive. 1634 01:02:01,388 --> 01:02:03,490 - Well, it's not a blind grab for Captain NBC. 1635 01:02:03,523 --> 01:02:04,858 He can see right through it. 1636 01:02:04,891 --> 01:02:06,659 - I believe X-ray vision is one of his powers. 1637 01:02:06,693 --> 01:02:08,628 Now, the smaller cube here-- 1638 01:02:08,661 --> 01:02:10,063 - All right, keep the film rolling! 1639 01:02:10,063 --> 01:02:13,199 Keep it rolling. Nice! - Wow! 1640 01:02:13,233 --> 01:02:16,136 A boffo Box Office move. 1641 01:02:16,169 --> 01:02:19,806 And it means he's going back to Vegas. 1642 01:02:19,839 --> 01:02:21,741 Now has to tackle Split Decision, 1643 01:02:21,775 --> 01:02:23,209 and he's got a dilemma. 1644 01:02:23,243 --> 01:02:24,744 Last season in the semifinals, 1645 01:02:24,778 --> 01:02:27,180 was taken out by the Diving Boards. 1646 01:02:27,213 --> 01:02:28,715 Will he try them again? 1647 01:02:33,286 --> 01:02:34,788 - How's everything feeling? 1648 01:02:36,389 --> 01:02:37,891 - But it's fun. - Yeah. 1649 01:02:37,924 --> 01:02:38,892 - Well, you heard him. 1650 01:02:38,925 --> 01:02:40,560 Talked it over with his wife, 1651 01:02:40,593 --> 01:02:42,328 and he's going to go with the fun option, Flipped Around. 1652 01:02:42,362 --> 01:02:44,097 Though I don't think it's going to be fun. 1653 01:02:44,097 --> 01:02:46,099 - Well, Matt, Flipped Around is a beast, 1654 01:02:46,099 --> 01:02:48,935 especially after the eight other obstacles. 1655 01:02:48,968 --> 01:02:50,103 - You can see him sliding. - Oh, he's sliding. 1656 01:02:50,136 --> 01:02:51,271 He's sliding. 1657 01:02:51,304 --> 01:02:52,639 He's got to find his foot placing. 1658 01:02:52,672 --> 01:02:55,108 He's using a lot of grip strength there, Matt. 1659 01:02:56,643 --> 01:02:57,844 - Oh, the arms are fatigued. 1660 01:02:57,877 --> 01:02:59,479 You can see he's wrapping his legs 1661 01:02:59,512 --> 01:03:01,448 to take some pressure off. 1662 01:03:01,481 --> 01:03:04,317 - Oh, boy. He's struggling to get up top. 1663 01:03:04,351 --> 01:03:06,519 - Well, this is just a grip gone-- 1664 01:03:06,553 --> 01:03:08,388 - Oh, wow! [air horn blares] 1665 01:03:08,421 --> 01:03:11,124 - Well, a strong run by the father-to-be, 1666 01:03:11,157 --> 01:03:13,660 but just didn't have anything left on Flipped Around. 1667 01:03:13,693 --> 01:03:14,894 - I don't know. 1668 01:03:14,928 --> 01:03:16,096 This looked more fun than the Diving Board, 1669 01:03:16,129 --> 01:03:18,064 so I had to give it a go. 1670 01:03:18,064 --> 01:03:20,367 - The superhero came through once again, 1671 01:03:20,400 --> 01:03:22,602 earned a trip back to Vegas. 1672 01:03:22,635 --> 01:03:25,472 But on the ninth obstacle, his arms were dead, 1673 01:03:25,505 --> 01:03:28,508 and he couldn't hang on as he got flipped around. 1674 01:03:28,541 --> 01:03:29,843 - And Zuri's with Jamie 1675 01:03:29,876 --> 01:03:32,746 for the NerdWallet post-run interview. 1676 01:03:32,779 --> 01:03:34,147 - How we doing? 1677 01:03:34,180 --> 01:03:36,082 - Wetter than I'd like to be, but I'm all right. 1678 01:03:36,116 --> 01:03:37,384 - Understandable. 1679 01:03:37,417 --> 01:03:39,285 And of course, you've got your beautiful wife, Kim, 1680 01:03:39,319 --> 01:03:40,720 we've got a bun in the oven. 1681 01:03:40,754 --> 01:03:43,690 How special is it for you to have them cheering you on 1682 01:03:43,723 --> 01:03:44,824 on the sidelines tonight? 1683 01:03:44,858 --> 01:03:45,892 - I don't know if he can hear it yet, 1684 01:03:45,925 --> 01:03:47,560 but I'm excited they're here. 1685 01:03:47,594 --> 01:03:50,330 - Wait, wait, wait, hold on. I just realized. 1686 01:03:50,363 --> 01:03:53,099 We've got a little onesie for him ready to go. 1687 01:03:53,099 --> 01:03:55,201 - That was for the buzzer, but we didn't get there. 1688 01:03:55,235 --> 01:03:57,103 - Well, I've got some good news. 1689 01:03:57,137 --> 01:03:58,638 Redemption is near, okay? 1690 01:03:58,672 --> 01:04:01,041 We've got buzzers in Vegas, and that's where you're headed. 1691 01:04:01,041 --> 01:04:03,410 We will see you in the National Finals. 1692 01:04:03,443 --> 01:04:04,678 Congratulations, Jamie. - Thank you. 1693 01:04:04,711 --> 01:04:07,480 - And congratulations to you guys. 1694 01:04:07,514 --> 01:04:09,683 Take it away, Matt and Akbar. [chuckles] 1695 01:04:09,716 --> 01:04:13,186 - This post-run interview brought to you by NerdWallet, 1696 01:04:13,219 --> 01:04:17,524 the smartest decision for all your financial decisions. 1697 01:04:17,557 --> 01:04:20,860 - She's the reigning queen of "American Ninja Warrior"... 1698 01:04:20,894 --> 01:04:22,862 - She will not give up! 1699 01:04:22,896 --> 01:04:25,065 - With more buzzers than any other woman. 1700 01:04:25,098 --> 01:04:26,933 - Again? For a third time? 1701 01:04:26,966 --> 01:04:29,536 - Jesse "Flex" Labreck runs next 1702 01:04:29,569 --> 01:04:32,272 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1703 01:04:36,676 --> 01:04:37,844 - Welcome back to night three of semifinals 1704 01:04:37,877 --> 01:04:40,380 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1705 01:04:40,413 --> 01:04:42,816 - Minutes ago, 40-year-old Nebraska mom 1706 01:04:42,849 --> 01:04:44,784 Maggie Thorn hit the start line 1707 01:04:44,818 --> 01:04:46,553 in her trademark pink bow. 1708 01:04:46,586 --> 01:04:48,521 - "Moms make the best ninjas." 1709 01:04:48,555 --> 01:04:50,657 - With her three kids watching from home 1710 01:04:50,690 --> 01:04:52,625 and friend Jessie Graff on the sideline, 1711 01:04:52,659 --> 01:04:55,495 the former track star sprinted through the first obstacle. 1712 01:04:55,528 --> 01:04:57,697 - All right, here we go. Oh! 1713 01:04:57,731 --> 01:05:00,467 - The seven-time veteran bounced back from injuries 1714 01:05:00,500 --> 01:05:03,169 and had a strong run to qualify for semifinals. 1715 01:05:03,203 --> 01:05:04,170 - Got to put some power. 1716 01:05:04,204 --> 01:05:06,072 Put some--oh no! - Oh. 1717 01:05:06,106 --> 01:05:10,410 But she couldn't make the grab tonight on Over-Under. 1718 01:05:10,443 --> 01:05:12,479 Heavy metal musician Josh Wagg 1719 01:05:12,512 --> 01:05:14,848 came out, as usual, ready to rock. 1720 01:05:14,881 --> 01:05:16,116 - Whoo! 1721 01:05:16,149 --> 01:05:18,051 - That is a very intense look, Matt. 1722 01:05:18,051 --> 01:05:21,054 - The Orlando metalhead loves to wear scary face paint 1723 01:05:21,087 --> 01:05:22,522 during his runs. 1724 01:05:22,555 --> 01:05:24,758 And he had a scary moment early. 1725 01:05:24,791 --> 01:05:26,059 - Oh! 1726 01:05:26,059 --> 01:05:27,861 Oh, wow. - Yeah! 1727 01:05:27,894 --> 01:05:29,429 - Yeah, John! 1728 01:05:29,462 --> 01:05:31,765 - With his training partner RJ Roman cheering him on, 1729 01:05:31,798 --> 01:05:34,401 the two-time veteran kept rocking and rolling. 1730 01:05:34,434 --> 01:05:36,069 - Oh, boy. 1731 01:05:36,069 --> 01:05:38,338 Hold on for dear life, like you're holding onto a guitar! 1732 01:05:38,371 --> 01:05:40,106 Hold onto your guitar! 1733 01:05:40,140 --> 01:05:41,508 Nice. 1734 01:05:41,541 --> 01:05:43,076 - What a save! 1735 01:05:43,076 --> 01:05:45,412 [cheers and applause] 1736 01:05:45,445 --> 01:05:48,081 - Ah! 1737 01:05:48,081 --> 01:05:50,884 - He made it to the back half for the first time ever 1738 01:05:50,917 --> 01:05:53,119 before his run ended on Box Office. 1739 01:05:53,153 --> 01:05:55,989 both: No! [air horn blares] 1740 01:05:56,089 --> 01:05:58,725 - Pretty freaking impressive, bro. 1741 01:05:58,758 --> 01:06:00,160 Yeah! 1742 01:06:00,193 --> 01:06:03,697 [cheers and applause] 1743 01:06:03,730 --> 01:06:05,532 And Wagg's training partner, 1744 01:06:05,565 --> 01:06:08,501 RJ Roman, has just started his run. 1745 01:06:08,535 --> 01:06:10,670 25-year-old musician has quickly made 1746 01:06:10,704 --> 01:06:12,138 his way to the fifth obstacle. 1747 01:06:12,172 --> 01:06:13,873 - All right, Matt. I think he's going for speed. 1748 01:06:13,907 --> 01:06:15,642 In qualifying, he had the fastest time. 1749 01:06:15,675 --> 01:06:18,278 Last year in qualifying, he had the fastest time, 1750 01:06:18,311 --> 01:06:19,612 so we know he can go. 1751 01:06:19,646 --> 01:06:23,850 5'6, 145. He does. He absolutely shreds. 1752 01:06:23,883 --> 01:06:25,285 - He got a big jump here. 1753 01:06:25,318 --> 01:06:26,753 - And there it is. 1754 01:06:26,786 --> 01:06:29,456 Got a big group of friends on the sidelines, 1755 01:06:29,489 --> 01:06:31,291 including Flip Rodriguez. 1756 01:06:31,324 --> 01:06:35,095 Warped Wall should be no problem. 1757 01:06:35,128 --> 01:06:36,830 And up and on to the back half of the course. 1758 01:06:36,863 --> 01:06:39,132 - Matt, he's not stopping to talk. 1759 01:06:39,165 --> 01:06:40,567 No stopping to rest. 1760 01:06:40,600 --> 01:06:42,469 He wants to get to that Power Tower. 1761 01:06:42,502 --> 01:06:45,205 - That Safety Pass is so valuable. 1762 01:06:45,238 --> 01:06:46,639 - Yeah. Critical. 1763 01:06:46,673 --> 01:06:48,074 - And right now, he's got a chance 1764 01:06:48,074 --> 01:06:50,443 to beat Jackson Twait for the fastest time. 1765 01:06:50,477 --> 01:06:51,978 - Come on, RJ! Finish strong! 1766 01:06:52,078 --> 01:06:54,547 - A lot of people think RJ Roman can win it all. 1767 01:06:54,581 --> 01:06:56,816 If he has a Safety Pass in Vegas, 1768 01:06:56,850 --> 01:07:00,920 that would improve his chances exponentially. 1769 01:07:01,021 --> 01:07:02,622 - Makes quick work of the Salmon Ladder. 1770 01:07:02,655 --> 01:07:04,858 Now on to Box Office. 1771 01:07:06,659 --> 01:07:09,095 - This is the one that can slow you down here, 1772 01:07:09,129 --> 01:07:11,531 so you got to be very, very intentional too. 1773 01:07:11,564 --> 01:07:14,067 Knowing the timing here, get that timing, 1774 01:07:14,100 --> 01:07:16,603 get enough up to give yourself the time to make that grab. 1775 01:07:16,636 --> 01:07:17,604 Just like that. 1776 01:07:17,637 --> 01:07:19,906 [cheers and applause] 1777 01:07:19,939 --> 01:07:22,342 - Well, RJ Roman's going to have a big decision to make 1778 01:07:22,375 --> 01:07:23,877 if he gets off Box Office. 1779 01:07:23,910 --> 01:07:25,712 - Well, Matt, he is a Box Office hit right now, 1780 01:07:25,745 --> 01:07:30,050 because he is running this course, I mean, perfectly. 1781 01:07:30,050 --> 01:07:32,385 - And looks like he's going to survive Box Office, 1782 01:07:32,419 --> 01:07:33,820 and he does. 1783 01:07:33,853 --> 01:07:36,289 On now to Split Decision. 1784 01:07:36,322 --> 01:07:39,125 So last year in a similar position, 1785 01:07:39,159 --> 01:07:43,063 he chose Diving Boards, and he fell. 1786 01:07:43,063 --> 01:07:44,364 - He ain't going back that way. 1787 01:07:44,397 --> 01:07:46,299 - He could get through Flipped Around, 1788 01:07:46,332 --> 01:07:47,867 but he's going to think about it, 1789 01:07:47,901 --> 01:07:49,469 looking to the sidelines for advice. 1790 01:07:49,502 --> 01:07:51,604 - You got it, you got it. 1791 01:07:53,139 --> 01:07:54,941 - Yeah, you heard that he just said he's kinda pumped, 1792 01:07:54,974 --> 01:07:56,976 so maybe he'll go Diving Boards. 1793 01:07:57,077 --> 01:07:59,512 Still got a shot at the top time. 1794 01:07:59,546 --> 01:08:01,414 - Nope, took one look, 1795 01:08:01,448 --> 01:08:03,316 and he's going back to Flipped Around, 1796 01:08:03,350 --> 01:08:05,352 even if the arms are tired. 1797 01:08:05,385 --> 01:08:06,586 Oh, here we go. 1798 01:08:06,619 --> 01:08:08,822 - Nice. All right. 1799 01:08:08,855 --> 01:08:10,623 - This will definitely take more time 1800 01:08:10,657 --> 01:08:12,025 than if he'd gone with the Diving Boards. 1801 01:08:17,864 --> 01:08:19,232 Locked it in. 1802 01:08:21,201 --> 01:08:22,902 [cheers and applause] 1803 01:08:22,936 --> 01:08:24,404 RJ Roman making good progress here. 1804 01:08:24,437 --> 01:08:25,638 - All right, here we go. 1805 01:08:25,672 --> 01:08:27,874 - We've had four finishers so far. 1806 01:08:27,907 --> 01:08:30,076 - Oh, he's got to fly now. 1807 01:08:30,110 --> 01:08:33,113 Uh-oh. - Shaking out those forearms. 1808 01:08:33,146 --> 01:08:34,514 Said his arms were tired. 1809 01:08:34,547 --> 01:08:36,649 Can they hold out a little longer? 1810 01:08:38,752 --> 01:08:40,854 Get that power and trying to lock it in. 1811 01:08:43,123 --> 01:08:44,824 Almost there. 1812 01:08:44,858 --> 01:08:48,094 But as we've seen, this dismount is no gimmie. 1813 01:08:48,128 --> 01:08:49,863 Makes the grab. 1814 01:08:49,896 --> 01:08:51,598 RJ Roman looks like he's getting through. 1815 01:08:51,631 --> 01:08:54,067 - Oh, boy! Uh-oh! We got something here! 1816 01:08:54,067 --> 01:08:55,468 We got action! 1817 01:08:55,502 --> 01:08:57,570 [cheers and applause] 1818 01:08:57,604 --> 01:08:59,072 - Well, he's not going to beat Jackson Twait 1819 01:08:59,105 --> 01:09:00,607 for the fastest time, 1820 01:09:00,640 --> 01:09:03,076 but he can move ahead of Kaden Lebsack for second. 1821 01:09:03,109 --> 01:09:04,678 That would still put him on the Power Tower. 1822 01:09:04,711 --> 01:09:06,446 all: RJ! RJ! RJ! RJ! 1823 01:09:06,479 --> 01:09:07,881 - Flashes the rock and roll horns 1824 01:09:07,914 --> 01:09:09,382 as the crowd chants his name. 1825 01:09:09,416 --> 01:09:10,850 all: RJ! RJ! RJ! 1826 01:09:10,884 --> 01:09:13,720 - This is like being on stage at a rock concert. 1827 01:09:13,753 --> 01:09:15,689 - He's got to hustle, he's got to hustle. 1828 01:09:15,722 --> 01:09:17,490 It's going to be close. 1829 01:09:17,524 --> 01:09:20,326 Oh, boy. Here we go. 1830 01:09:20,360 --> 01:09:23,430 - Got about 20 seconds left to beat Lebsack. 1831 01:09:23,463 --> 01:09:25,031 Through the second set of doors. 1832 01:09:25,065 --> 01:09:27,434 Just needs a final push. 1833 01:09:30,403 --> 01:09:31,938 - Oh, he's gonna do it, Matt! 1834 01:09:32,038 --> 01:09:34,607 - He'll be our fifth finisher tonight. 1835 01:09:34,641 --> 01:09:37,477 [buzzer blares] RJ Roman has done it! 1836 01:09:37,510 --> 01:09:39,179 Moves ahead of Lebsack. 1837 01:09:39,212 --> 01:09:41,715 Now he's in line for the Power Tower 1838 01:09:41,748 --> 01:09:44,050 with only a few runners left. 1839 01:09:44,050 --> 01:09:47,320 A great performance by RJ Roman, 1840 01:09:47,354 --> 01:09:48,788 shredding that course. 1841 01:09:51,791 --> 01:09:55,228 - RJ, RJ, boy, I know you spent, man. 1842 01:09:55,261 --> 01:09:57,364 You left everything out there on the court. 1843 01:09:57,397 --> 01:09:58,965 - But you got that buzzer, 1844 01:09:59,065 --> 01:10:01,668 and right now, you're in line to go to the Power Tower. 1845 01:10:01,701 --> 01:10:04,070 - Yeah! [cheers and applause] 1846 01:10:04,104 --> 01:10:06,673 [rock music] 1847 01:10:06,706 --> 01:10:08,942 [buzzer blares] 1848 01:10:08,975 --> 01:10:11,111 - After just one finisher last week, 1849 01:10:11,144 --> 01:10:13,313 we've got five already tonight. 1850 01:10:13,346 --> 01:10:15,815 And one of the best ever is up next. 1851 01:10:15,849 --> 01:10:17,550 Zuri, get her going. 1852 01:10:17,584 --> 01:10:19,586 - Guys, it is time to flex, 1853 01:10:19,619 --> 01:10:22,022 because the baddest woman in Ninja 1854 01:10:22,055 --> 01:10:23,757 is headed to the start line. 1855 01:10:23,790 --> 01:10:27,127 It's the reigning women's champ, Jessie "Flex" Labreck. 1856 01:10:27,160 --> 01:10:29,062 She's got ten career buzzers, 1857 01:10:29,095 --> 01:10:31,498 more than any woman in Ninja history. 1858 01:10:31,531 --> 01:10:33,600 That includes three finishes 1859 01:10:33,633 --> 01:10:35,568 on the ten-obstacle extended course. 1860 01:10:35,602 --> 01:10:38,104 No other woman has done it more than once. 1861 01:10:38,138 --> 01:10:39,873 - Can she do it again tonight? 1862 01:10:39,906 --> 01:10:42,142 She's breaking her own record every time. 1863 01:10:42,175 --> 01:10:43,877 - Yeah, Jesse! 1864 01:10:43,910 --> 01:10:45,412 - Fiancé Chris DiGangi. 1865 01:10:45,445 --> 01:10:47,480 He'll be running in just a few minutes. 1866 01:10:47,514 --> 01:10:50,550 [countdown clock beeping] 1867 01:10:50,583 --> 01:10:52,719 Made it to stage two in Vegas last year, 1868 01:10:52,752 --> 01:10:55,989 only the third woman ever to get to stage two. 1869 01:10:56,022 --> 01:10:58,425 - It's not been a good night for the women. 1870 01:10:58,458 --> 01:11:00,894 If Flex can reach the fourth obstacle, 1871 01:11:00,927 --> 01:11:04,197 she'll guarantee a return to Vegas. 1872 01:11:04,230 --> 01:11:06,399 - Though she is one of the most consistent ninjas 1873 01:11:06,433 --> 01:11:07,767 we've ever had. 1874 01:11:07,801 --> 01:11:09,336 Was the only woman to finish 1875 01:11:09,369 --> 01:11:12,405 the difficult semifinals course last year. 1876 01:11:12,439 --> 01:11:14,507 - Nice. - And such good power. 1877 01:11:14,541 --> 01:11:19,379 5'7", 145, just taking charge on Over-Under. 1878 01:11:19,412 --> 01:11:21,281 - She wants that buzzer, Matt. 1879 01:11:21,314 --> 01:11:24,250 - Hall of Fame heptathlete at the University of Maine. 1880 01:11:24,284 --> 01:11:26,219 Should be able to handle Clockwork. 1881 01:11:27,887 --> 01:11:29,989 These three gears, get them moving, 1882 01:11:30,090 --> 01:11:31,591 got to generate power. 1883 01:11:31,624 --> 01:11:33,426 Flex, never a shortage of power. 1884 01:11:33,460 --> 01:11:35,328 - She's a boss. Come on. 1885 01:11:35,362 --> 01:11:37,230 - Come on, come on! - Come on! 1886 01:11:37,263 --> 01:11:38,865 - All right. 1887 01:11:38,898 --> 01:11:41,001 Will need a major kick up here. 1888 01:11:41,101 --> 01:11:42,569 No! - Oh, no! 1889 01:11:42,602 --> 01:11:45,772 - No, no, no! - Oh, my goodness. 1890 01:11:45,805 --> 01:11:48,675 A shocking early exit. 1891 01:11:48,708 --> 01:11:51,745 [soft dramatic music] 1892 01:11:51,778 --> 01:11:56,483 Flex Labreck taken out by Clockwork. 1893 01:11:56,516 --> 01:11:59,285 - No, no, no, no. That didn't just happen. 1894 01:11:59,319 --> 01:12:02,589 - We love you, Jesse! - Jesse! 1895 01:12:02,622 --> 01:12:03,923 - Just goes to remind you 1896 01:12:03,957 --> 01:12:06,493 any ninja, any obstacle, any time, 1897 01:12:06,526 --> 01:12:09,896 even the great Flex Labreck. 1898 01:12:09,929 --> 01:12:12,732 - She didn't look comfortable on this first gear, 1899 01:12:12,766 --> 01:12:14,868 couldn't generate a good swing, 1900 01:12:14,901 --> 01:12:17,404 but just decided to go for it anyway 1901 01:12:17,437 --> 01:12:19,739 and only got one hand on the bar. 1902 01:12:19,773 --> 01:12:21,875 And she will not be in Vegas 1903 01:12:21,908 --> 01:12:25,311 for the first time in her career. 1904 01:12:25,345 --> 01:12:27,981 - Just so silly. 1905 01:12:28,081 --> 01:12:29,449 It's all right. 1906 01:12:29,482 --> 01:12:33,186 - Wow, it is gonna be weird not having her in Vegas. 1907 01:12:33,219 --> 01:12:35,855 - [sighing] Oh. Bummer. 1908 01:12:35,889 --> 01:12:36,923 That sucks. 1909 01:12:41,461 --> 01:12:42,429 - We're down to the final runners 1910 01:12:42,462 --> 01:12:44,497 in tonight's semifinals. 1911 01:12:44,531 --> 01:12:46,966 While we were away, it was Chris DiGangi, 1912 01:12:47,000 --> 01:12:49,936 who had to shake off the shocking fall of his fiancée, 1913 01:12:49,969 --> 01:12:51,204 Flex Labreck, minutes ago. 1914 01:12:51,237 --> 01:12:53,106 - You got this, babe! 1915 01:12:53,106 --> 01:12:54,507 - Unlike Flex, 1916 01:12:54,541 --> 01:12:57,444 Chris was able to figure out the timing on Clockwork. 1917 01:12:57,477 --> 01:12:59,512 - He said, "It's easy. I'm Chris DiGangi." 1918 01:12:59,546 --> 01:13:02,215 - The ten-time veteran was gunning for his third 1919 01:13:02,248 --> 01:13:04,751 semifinals buzzer and looked under control 1920 01:13:04,784 --> 01:13:06,219 as he took on Hopscotch. 1921 01:13:06,252 --> 01:13:09,055 - Oh, oh! [air horn blares] 1922 01:13:09,055 --> 01:13:10,590 - Oh, no! 1923 01:13:10,623 --> 01:13:14,361 - Meaning he and Flex will both miss the National Finals. 1924 01:13:14,394 --> 01:13:17,163 - Are you kidding me? 1925 01:13:17,197 --> 01:13:21,067 - Then it was one of the crazy Iowa ninjas, Chris Behrends, 1926 01:13:21,101 --> 01:13:23,136 who was cheered on by his Iowa bros, 1927 01:13:23,169 --> 01:13:26,172 Levi Enright and Jackson Twait. 1928 01:13:26,206 --> 01:13:27,974 Behrends had the night's fastest time 1929 01:13:28,074 --> 01:13:29,376 back in qualifying, 1930 01:13:29,409 --> 01:13:31,811 and he was running wild again tonight. 1931 01:13:31,845 --> 01:13:34,247 - Oh! Whoo-hoo-hoo! 1932 01:13:34,280 --> 01:13:36,649 - The college student was trying to earn his first trip 1933 01:13:36,683 --> 01:13:37,717 to the National Finals. 1934 01:13:37,751 --> 01:13:38,885 - Nice! 1935 01:13:38,918 --> 01:13:41,121 I think he's going for the Power Tower. 1936 01:13:41,154 --> 01:13:44,290 - And raced to the eighth obstacle, Box Office, quickly. 1937 01:13:44,324 --> 01:13:45,925 - Ooh. [air horn blares] 1938 01:13:45,959 --> 01:13:49,162 - And it was fast enough for Zuri to share some good news. 1939 01:13:49,195 --> 01:13:50,363 - Congratulations. 1940 01:13:50,397 --> 01:13:52,432 We'll see you at the National Finals. 1941 01:13:52,465 --> 01:13:55,402 [all cheering] 1942 01:13:55,435 --> 01:13:58,138 - So right now, this is our Power Tower matchup. 1943 01:13:58,171 --> 01:14:00,674 The speedster from Orlando, RJ Roman, 1944 01:14:00,707 --> 01:14:04,044 would be racing against Iowa's Cat Daddy Jackson Twait, 1945 01:14:04,077 --> 01:14:05,812 who has the night's fastest finish. 1946 01:14:05,845 --> 01:14:08,048 But there's one more athlete to run, 1947 01:14:08,081 --> 01:14:09,849 and he's headed to the start line. 1948 01:14:09,883 --> 01:14:11,685 It's Levi Enright, 1949 01:14:11,718 --> 01:14:14,087 who's coming up with his Iowa bro, Chris Behrends, 1950 01:14:14,120 --> 01:14:15,555 who we just saw run. 1951 01:14:15,588 --> 01:14:17,957 They're normally drinking protein shakes, 1952 01:14:18,058 --> 01:14:19,225 but not tonight. 1953 01:14:19,259 --> 01:14:20,727 - They brought some Iowa corn! 1954 01:14:20,760 --> 01:14:23,063 What in Sam Hill is going on out here? 1955 01:14:23,063 --> 01:14:24,364 - They're having a race. 1956 01:14:24,397 --> 01:14:26,433 Who can eat their corn on the cob the fastest. 1957 01:14:27,901 --> 01:14:29,469 Looks like Levi has a big lead. 1958 01:14:29,502 --> 01:14:31,604 Oh, an easy win over Chris. 1959 01:14:31,638 --> 01:14:33,239 - Matt, he's going in for seconds. 1960 01:14:33,273 --> 01:14:34,741 Eating the other one too. 1961 01:14:34,774 --> 01:14:36,843 - Well, not a traditional pre-game meal, 1962 01:14:36,876 --> 01:14:39,746 but these guys are anything but traditional. 1963 01:14:39,779 --> 01:14:42,115 Iowa has been well-represented tonight. 1964 01:14:42,148 --> 01:14:43,483 - Whoo! 1965 01:14:43,516 --> 01:14:45,352 - That group watching back in Cedar Falls 1966 01:14:45,385 --> 01:14:47,354 has had plenty to cheer about. 1967 01:14:47,387 --> 01:14:48,521 - Let's go! [cheers and applause] 1968 01:14:48,555 --> 01:14:50,090 - Let's go, Levi! - Come on, Levi! 1969 01:14:50,123 --> 01:14:52,092 - Levi's fiancée down on the sideline. 1970 01:14:52,125 --> 01:14:54,661 She's the cousin of Chris Behrends. 1971 01:14:54,694 --> 01:14:57,497 This is a very tight-knit group from the Hawkeye State. 1972 01:14:57,530 --> 01:15:00,200 [countdown clock beeping] 1973 01:15:00,233 --> 01:15:03,069 Can Levi continue the stellar performances 1974 01:15:03,103 --> 01:15:04,871 out of Iowa tonight? 1975 01:15:04,904 --> 01:15:08,041 We'll see if this is his field of dreams. 1976 01:15:08,041 --> 01:15:09,509 - We know we're going to have one Iowan 1977 01:15:09,542 --> 01:15:11,911 on the Power Tower, Jackson Twait. 1978 01:15:11,945 --> 01:15:14,748 Levi Enright would love to be right there with him. 1979 01:15:14,781 --> 01:15:16,683 - Well, these guys are goofy off the course, 1980 01:15:16,716 --> 01:15:18,618 but they deliver on it. 1981 01:15:18,651 --> 01:15:21,454 Levi got a buzzer and Mega Wall back in qualifying. 1982 01:15:21,488 --> 01:15:24,591 [cheers and applause] 1983 01:15:24,624 --> 01:15:26,593 - He's got some serious upper-body strength, Matt. 1984 01:15:26,626 --> 01:15:30,697 Levi tried to break the 24-hour pull-up world record. 1985 01:15:30,730 --> 01:15:33,099 He did almost 7,000 pull-ups. 1986 01:15:33,133 --> 01:15:36,302 They had to take him to the hospital for exhaustion. 1987 01:15:36,336 --> 01:15:38,972 Could you imagine doing 7,000 pull-ups? 1988 01:15:39,072 --> 01:15:40,073 - That's a lot. 1989 01:15:40,073 --> 01:15:41,107 - That's a lot. - That's a lot. 1990 01:15:41,141 --> 01:15:42,342 - You got this! - Yes! 1991 01:15:42,375 --> 01:15:43,643 - Come on, Levi! 1992 01:15:43,677 --> 01:15:45,912 - We know he's got that back strength, 1993 01:15:45,945 --> 01:15:47,180 got that grip strength, 1994 01:15:47,213 --> 01:15:49,215 and he's moving it here on Clockwork. 1995 01:15:49,249 --> 01:15:50,383 - Nice. 1996 01:15:50,417 --> 01:15:52,652 [cheers and applause] 1997 01:15:52,686 --> 01:15:56,122 - Trying to earn his first trip to the National Finals. 1998 01:15:56,156 --> 01:15:58,558 - Whoa! - Oh! 1999 01:15:58,591 --> 01:15:59,726 - Whoa! Okay. 2000 01:15:59,759 --> 01:16:03,029 [cheers and applause] 2001 01:16:03,029 --> 01:16:05,031 - It's only the second season for Levi Enright 2002 01:16:05,031 --> 01:16:06,733 and Chris Behrends, and it has been 2003 01:16:06,766 --> 01:16:08,601 a breakout year for both of them. 2004 01:16:08,635 --> 01:16:11,204 - They've put Iowa on the Ninja map. 2005 01:16:11,237 --> 01:16:13,340 - Jackson Twait's the elder statesman of the group. 2006 01:16:13,373 --> 01:16:15,041 It's his fourth season. 2007 01:16:15,041 --> 01:16:16,609 He will be on the Power Tower. 2008 01:16:16,643 --> 01:16:19,212 Levi Enright trying to join him there. 2009 01:16:19,245 --> 01:16:21,948 Oh, and he is looking locked in here. 2010 01:16:22,048 --> 01:16:24,951 These dudes have fun, but they are serious ninjas. 2011 01:16:25,051 --> 01:16:26,419 They have worked for it. 2012 01:16:26,453 --> 01:16:28,521 They put in so many hours at their Ninja gym 2013 01:16:28,555 --> 01:16:30,357 back in Cedar Falls. 2014 01:16:30,390 --> 01:16:31,424 - Nice. [cheers and applause] 2015 01:16:31,458 --> 01:16:32,692 - I like it. 2016 01:16:32,726 --> 01:16:36,062 - I got my bro-tein, Matt. I got my bro-tein. 2017 01:16:38,198 --> 01:16:40,066 - Where's my bro-tein shake? 2018 01:16:40,100 --> 01:16:41,801 - Hey, I got it right here! I got the bro-tein! 2019 01:16:41,835 --> 01:16:44,671 Mmm, mmm, mmm! - [laughs] 2020 01:16:44,704 --> 01:16:46,406 Oh, there we go. 2021 01:16:46,439 --> 01:16:48,842 Well, Levi's got no time for a bro-tein shake tonight. 2022 01:16:48,875 --> 01:16:51,644 He's laser-focused on getting to that Power Tower. 2023 01:16:51,678 --> 01:16:55,281 [cheers and applause] 2024 01:16:55,315 --> 01:16:57,717 Got a shot to beat Jackson Twait for fastest time 2025 01:16:57,751 --> 01:17:01,021 but still some tough obstacles to go. 2026 01:17:03,089 --> 01:17:04,791 Gets through the Salmon Ladder, 2027 01:17:04,824 --> 01:17:07,260 but this is the obstacle that's taken out more than 2028 01:17:07,293 --> 01:17:09,796 any other tonight, Box Office. 2029 01:17:09,829 --> 01:17:11,131 [cheers and applause] 2030 01:17:11,164 --> 01:17:12,832 - "Field of Dreams" was a box office smash. 2031 01:17:12,866 --> 01:17:14,100 How will this kid from Iowa do? 2032 01:17:16,036 --> 01:17:17,704 Blind grab with that lead hand. 2033 01:17:17,737 --> 01:17:18,772 - Here we go. 2034 01:17:18,805 --> 01:17:21,141 Nice. Nice. - Great job. 2035 01:17:21,174 --> 01:17:23,510 You can see with that bungee, that box twisting around. 2036 01:17:23,543 --> 01:17:26,046 Got to really fight to control your momentum. 2037 01:17:26,079 --> 01:17:28,048 - Nice. And he just got-- I told you, Matt. 2038 01:17:28,048 --> 01:17:30,183 He's not going to go out on an upper-body obstacle 2039 01:17:30,216 --> 01:17:33,820 when you can do over 6,700 pull-ups in 20 hours? 2040 01:17:33,853 --> 01:17:35,288 That's impressive. 2041 01:17:35,321 --> 01:17:38,625 [cheers and applause] 2042 01:17:38,658 --> 01:17:41,327 - Now guaranteed a spot in the top 15. 2043 01:17:41,361 --> 01:17:42,929 He's moving on. 2044 01:17:42,962 --> 01:17:44,964 But will he do at Split Decision? 2045 01:17:45,065 --> 01:17:47,367 He's marching straight to the Diving Boards. 2046 01:17:47,400 --> 01:17:49,536 - What? What? 2047 01:17:49,569 --> 01:17:51,071 - We talked about his upper-body strength, 2048 01:17:51,071 --> 01:17:52,639 and he's got plenty of time, 2049 01:17:52,672 --> 01:17:54,507 but he's going to risk it all on Diving Boards. 2050 01:17:54,541 --> 01:17:55,942 - What are you doing? 2051 01:17:55,975 --> 01:17:58,778 [cheers and applause] Oh, pardon me! 2052 01:17:58,812 --> 01:18:01,181 - A risky move, but it paid off. 2053 01:18:01,214 --> 01:18:04,517 Now he's got over a minute to beat Jackson Twait's time. 2054 01:18:04,551 --> 01:18:06,219 - Are you serious? 2055 01:18:06,252 --> 01:18:09,022 - He showed us his strength in qualifying, got the Mega Wall, 2056 01:18:09,055 --> 01:18:13,360 now 25 feet away from his first semifinals buzzer 2057 01:18:13,393 --> 01:18:15,929 and a trip to the Power Tower. 2058 01:18:16,029 --> 01:18:18,531 - Matt, this dude looks like Hulk Bro-gan. 2059 01:18:18,565 --> 01:18:20,700 Rocky Bal-bro-a. 2060 01:18:20,734 --> 01:18:23,203 All right, here we go. Bro, bro, bro your boat. 2061 01:18:23,236 --> 01:18:26,339 - I love what we're seeing out of Levi Enright. 2062 01:18:26,373 --> 01:18:28,041 Bro-digious strength. 2063 01:18:28,041 --> 01:18:31,444 What a breakout year this is for Levi Enright. 2064 01:18:31,478 --> 01:18:34,180 - Matt, I know this is corny, but I cannot believe it. 2065 01:18:34,214 --> 01:18:38,284 It's going to be corn versus corn on the Power Tower. 2066 01:18:38,318 --> 01:18:41,121 - Jackson Twait will be battling this man, 2067 01:18:41,154 --> 01:18:44,457 the new fastest time of the night! 2068 01:18:44,491 --> 01:18:48,128 - The Professor, the Ninja Professor. 2069 01:18:48,161 --> 01:18:50,163 - Noggin! [buzzer blares] 2070 01:18:50,196 --> 01:18:52,098 both: Noggin! 2071 01:18:52,132 --> 01:18:54,567 - Whoo! [cheers and applause] 2072 01:18:54,601 --> 01:18:55,735 Let's go! 2073 01:18:55,769 --> 01:18:58,505 [upbeat music] 2074 01:18:58,538 --> 01:19:01,074 - Come on, Matt, we got to do a noggin! 2075 01:19:01,107 --> 01:19:03,877 - [laughs] - Noggin! 2076 01:19:03,910 --> 01:19:05,912 - Whoo! 2077 01:19:06,012 --> 01:19:09,015 - He took a huge risk by choosing the Diving Boards. 2078 01:19:09,015 --> 01:19:12,419 He barely paused and then stumbled across. 2079 01:19:12,452 --> 01:19:14,521 But that saved him a ton of time, 2080 01:19:14,554 --> 01:19:17,223 allowing him to cruise to the fastest finish 2081 01:19:17,257 --> 01:19:20,694 and earn a spot on the Power Tower. 2082 01:19:20,727 --> 01:19:21,928 - Levi, let me ask you. 2083 01:19:22,028 --> 01:19:24,464 Your bro, the Cat Daddy, Jackson Twait, 2084 01:19:24,497 --> 01:19:27,033 nearly lost his life there on the Diving Boards, 2085 01:19:27,033 --> 01:19:29,035 yet you choose to do it again. 2086 01:19:29,035 --> 01:19:30,837 What was your thought process there, man? 2087 01:19:30,870 --> 01:19:34,040 - I mean, I just wanted to see an Iowa boy showdown 2088 01:19:34,040 --> 01:19:35,442 on that Power Tower. 2089 01:19:35,475 --> 01:19:37,310 And I knew going there would be the fastest way through. 2090 01:19:37,344 --> 01:19:38,778 - Well, it worked. 2091 01:19:38,812 --> 01:19:40,046 You're going to be racing your boy Jackson Twait. 2092 01:19:40,046 --> 01:19:43,450 - Yo! Come on! 2093 01:19:43,483 --> 01:19:45,285 - Noggin! - Whoo! 2094 01:19:45,318 --> 01:19:46,953 Noggin! [buzzer blares] 2095 01:19:47,053 --> 01:19:49,723 [cheers and applause] Let's go! Come on! 2096 01:19:49,756 --> 01:19:51,324 - Well, you better get down from there 2097 01:19:51,358 --> 01:19:53,693 'cause you've got to head over to the Power Tower. 2098 01:19:53,727 --> 01:19:55,929 It'll be the battle for Iowa, 2099 01:19:55,962 --> 01:19:57,664 Enright versus Twait, 2100 01:19:57,697 --> 01:20:01,267 and we'll see it next on "American Ninja Warrior." 2101 01:20:05,872 --> 01:20:08,008 - We're going to end our night at the end of the course, 2102 01:20:08,041 --> 01:20:11,044 40 feet in the air on the Power Tower. 2103 01:20:11,077 --> 01:20:13,980 And in a field with elite ninjas like Kaden Lebsack 2104 01:20:14,014 --> 01:20:16,883 and RJ Roman, our match-up features 2105 01:20:16,916 --> 01:20:18,685 two friends from Iowa, 2106 01:20:18,718 --> 01:20:21,154 Jackson Twait and Levi Enright. 2107 01:20:21,187 --> 01:20:22,522 - What is this? 2108 01:20:22,555 --> 01:20:24,157 Are they putting flowers in each other's hair? 2109 01:20:24,190 --> 01:20:26,493 - You'd think they might be serious right now, 2110 01:20:26,526 --> 01:20:27,894 but not these guys. 2111 01:20:27,927 --> 01:20:29,362 - Well, take a look. 2112 01:20:29,396 --> 01:20:31,798 They're very similar in age, weight, and height, 2113 01:20:31,831 --> 01:20:34,267 and they train together almost every day. 2114 01:20:34,300 --> 01:20:35,835 But no matter who wins, 2115 01:20:35,869 --> 01:20:38,171 it's already a big night in Iowa. 2116 01:20:38,204 --> 01:20:40,974 [cheers and applause] 2117 01:20:41,007 --> 01:20:42,676 - Power Tower, bigger than anything 2118 01:20:42,709 --> 01:20:43,743 I've ever seen in Iowa. 2119 01:20:43,777 --> 01:20:44,878 [dramatic music] 2120 01:20:44,911 --> 01:20:46,012 - And Twait's slightly ahead! 2121 01:20:46,046 --> 01:20:47,514 Look at this! - Oh, my God! 2122 01:20:47,547 --> 01:20:49,749 - Incredible climbing ability out of this rookie! 2123 01:20:49,783 --> 01:20:52,686 - I've been on the Power Tower before. 2124 01:20:52,719 --> 01:20:55,689 - Ooh, ooh! - No! 2125 01:20:55,722 --> 01:20:58,958 - But this one's even bigger and scarier. 2126 01:20:58,992 --> 01:21:00,694 - Jackson, he's a really great friend. 2127 01:21:00,727 --> 01:21:02,128 We've been training together for a long time. 2128 01:21:02,162 --> 01:21:03,863 I know his strengths and I know his weaknesses, 2129 01:21:03,897 --> 01:21:05,098 and there's not a lot of those. 2130 01:21:05,131 --> 01:21:07,267 - Wow. Good power. 2131 01:21:07,300 --> 01:21:09,135 - A little scary going up against Levi. 2132 01:21:09,169 --> 01:21:11,738 He's hungry for buzzers, Mega Wall. 2133 01:21:11,771 --> 01:21:15,642 - Yes! He's going to noggin it! 2134 01:21:15,675 --> 01:21:18,211 - Semifinals buzzer. - Noggin! 2135 01:21:18,244 --> 01:21:20,513 - So this is the ultimate Iowa battle. 2136 01:21:20,547 --> 01:21:22,215 - But there's only one corn-fed Iowan 2137 01:21:22,248 --> 01:21:24,284 that's walking out of here with a Safety Pass tonight. 2138 01:21:24,317 --> 01:21:27,220 - Iowa is really delivering here in Hollywood. 2139 01:21:27,253 --> 01:21:28,655 - We gotta put that friendship aside. 2140 01:21:28,688 --> 01:21:30,957 I want to be the one to win this thing. 2141 01:21:30,990 --> 01:21:34,527 [cheers and applause] 2142 01:21:34,561 --> 01:21:37,297 - The entire state of Iowa will be watching, 2143 01:21:37,330 --> 01:21:39,299 and their allegiances are split. 2144 01:21:39,332 --> 01:21:42,102 Back in Cedar Falls, they're wearing blue shirts for Levi 2145 01:21:42,102 --> 01:21:44,104 and yellow for Jackson. 2146 01:21:44,104 --> 01:21:46,506 - On the sidelines, that's Levi's fiancée 2147 01:21:46,539 --> 01:21:48,108 and Jackson's mom. 2148 01:21:48,108 --> 01:21:49,642 And even they're cheering for both. 2149 01:21:49,676 --> 01:21:53,680 That's how close this Iowa Ninja community is. 2150 01:21:53,713 --> 01:21:55,181 - This one's going to be good. 2151 01:21:55,215 --> 01:21:58,618 - This is their field of dreams, our Power Tower. 2152 01:21:58,651 --> 01:22:02,055 Two boys from Iowa battling for a Safety Pass. 2153 01:22:02,088 --> 01:22:05,125 [countdown clock beeping] 2154 01:22:05,158 --> 01:22:06,459 [cheers and applause] 2155 01:22:06,493 --> 01:22:08,328 - Ooh, look at them pushing that wall, 2156 01:22:08,361 --> 01:22:09,529 like they running through a cornfield. 2157 01:22:09,562 --> 01:22:11,231 Whoa, nice. - Very ably started. 2158 01:22:11,264 --> 01:22:13,733 - Oh, this looks like it can be a difference-maker, Matt. 2159 01:22:13,767 --> 01:22:16,202 Cat Daddy with the cat-like reflexes. 2160 01:22:16,236 --> 01:22:18,571 - And he takes the lead as they jump to the rope. 2161 01:22:18,605 --> 01:22:20,607 - Oh, look at that. You got to be a high-- 2162 01:22:20,640 --> 01:22:22,208 - Wow. 2163 01:22:22,242 --> 01:22:23,710 - High and tight and efficient here on the rope swing. 2164 01:22:23,743 --> 01:22:27,147 - And you can see just a slight edge for Jackson Twait. 2165 01:22:27,180 --> 01:22:29,683 - But Levi's got great upper-body strength. 2166 01:22:29,716 --> 01:22:32,485 He can make up some ground as they climb the column. 2167 01:22:32,519 --> 01:22:34,954 - Jackson with a small lead as they start the Cliffhanger. 2168 01:22:34,988 --> 01:22:37,924 But this is getting tight. Both moving quickly. 2169 01:22:37,957 --> 01:22:40,593 It is so close! 2170 01:22:40,627 --> 01:22:44,097 Oh, Jackson stumbles a little, and here comes Levi! 2171 01:22:44,097 --> 01:22:45,665 Now they're neck and neck! 2172 01:22:45,699 --> 01:22:48,468 It's going to come down to the Dropping Shelves, big man! 2173 01:22:48,501 --> 01:22:50,103 - Who can lache faster? 2174 01:22:50,136 --> 01:22:52,339 Oh, boy, here we go! 2175 01:22:52,372 --> 01:22:54,107 - The Iowans are dead even! 2176 01:22:54,140 --> 01:22:57,644 Oh, what a finish! 2177 01:22:57,677 --> 01:22:59,446 - Look at this! - And down to the buzzer! 2178 01:22:59,479 --> 01:23:00,914 [air horn blares] 2179 01:23:00,947 --> 01:23:05,085 Levi Enright keeps the perfect season going! 2180 01:23:05,118 --> 01:23:06,486 [cheers and applause] 2181 01:23:06,519 --> 01:23:08,922 - Yeah! - Whoo! 2182 01:23:08,955 --> 01:23:10,924 [all cheering] 2183 01:23:10,957 --> 01:23:13,960 - He edged out the Cat Daddy by a whisker. 2184 01:23:14,060 --> 01:23:16,062 - Oh, man. 2185 01:23:16,096 --> 01:23:20,500 - Another unbelievable finish on the Power Tower! 2186 01:23:20,533 --> 01:23:22,268 I love this thing! 2187 01:23:22,302 --> 01:23:24,471 - Jackson Twait had a decent lead 2188 01:23:24,504 --> 01:23:26,206 as he jumped off on the rope swing, 2189 01:23:26,239 --> 01:23:28,775 but Levi Enright used his upper body strength 2190 01:23:28,808 --> 01:23:29,909 to climb quicker. 2191 01:23:29,943 --> 01:23:32,112 He didn't even use his legs. 2192 01:23:32,145 --> 01:23:34,714 And when Jackson stumbled coming off Cliffhanger, 2193 01:23:34,748 --> 01:23:37,083 that allowed Levi to pull even. 2194 01:23:37,083 --> 01:23:40,253 And it was a side-by-side duel down the stretch, 2195 01:23:40,286 --> 01:23:42,188 with Levi's hand just barely hitting the buzzer first. 2196 01:23:42,222 --> 01:23:44,157 [air horn blares] 2197 01:23:44,190 --> 01:23:46,926 [cheers and applause] 2198 01:23:46,960 --> 01:23:50,630 - Two Iowa boys making a go, both going to Vegas, 2199 01:23:50,663 --> 01:23:54,200 but Levi Enright going to have that coveted Safety Pass 2200 01:23:54,234 --> 01:23:55,602 in his back pocket. 2201 01:23:55,635 --> 01:23:59,105 Other finishers moving on include RJ Roman, 2202 01:23:59,139 --> 01:24:01,241 and our defending Last Ninja Standing, 2203 01:24:01,274 --> 01:24:04,277 Kaden Lebsack, who'll be going back for another shot 2204 01:24:04,310 --> 01:24:05,679 at the million dollars. 2205 01:24:05,712 --> 01:24:07,247 Non-finishers moving on 2206 01:24:07,280 --> 01:24:11,084 include veterans Ethan Swanson and Jamie Rahn. 2207 01:24:11,117 --> 01:24:13,053 The Pizza Ninja, Derrick Pavoni 2208 01:24:13,053 --> 01:24:15,355 will be making his first trip to Vegas. 2209 01:24:15,388 --> 01:24:18,925 And teenagers Enzo DeFerrari Wilson and Max Feinberg 2210 01:24:18,958 --> 01:24:21,461 just made it into the top 15. 2211 01:24:21,494 --> 01:24:24,330 The top three women were led by another teenager, 2212 01:24:24,364 --> 01:24:26,332 16-year-old Karen Potts. 2213 01:24:26,366 --> 01:24:29,069 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 2214 01:24:29,102 --> 01:24:33,440 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior." 2215 01:24:33,473 --> 01:24:35,075 [cheers and applause] 2216 01:24:35,075 --> 01:24:38,078 [dramatic music] 2217 01:24:38,078 --> 01:24:45,085 * *