When the stars of Gladiators came to Sunderland, back in 1994

Trojan, Warrior and Wolf were all in town
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Gladiators ready: It's a phrase we all got used to 30 years ago.

But we want to know if you were there in 1994 when the stars of the TV show came to Wearside.

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When Wolf came to town

Gladiators Panther and Wolf paid a visit to Central Stores in Sunderland in 1994 to open its Christmas toys department.

Gladiators Panther and Wolf at the Central Stores in Sunderland in 1994.Gladiators Panther and Wolf at the Central Stores in Sunderland in 1994.
Gladiators Panther and Wolf at the Central Stores in Sunderland in 1994.

Here they are pictured with fans Sarah-Louise Shinkfield, 5, and her three-year-old brother, Adam from Witherwack.

Trojan with his fans at Burger King at the Granada Service station in 1994.Trojan with his fans at Burger King at the Granada Service station in 1994.
Trojan with his fans at Burger King at the Granada Service station in 1994.

Trojan opened Burger King at the Granada Service station in April 1994 but he also took time to meet his fans including three year old Scott Merchant from Houghton.

What a day with Warrior

Warrior was also in the area that year.

He took part in the Nissan charity match and even led his own team out.

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Warrior gets into the swing of the action.Warrior gets into the swing of the action.
Warrior gets into the swing of the action.

It was Warrior leading one team against Bryan Robson leading the other at the Gateshead International Stadium and loads of people went to see it.

Tell us if you were there.

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