In the first of a five episode event, the forge is transformed into a Gladiator's arena for an epic competition unlike anything before. In the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman Era Falx but only one will be crowned victor after testing. Then, the winning smith takes on a new opponent for the chance to win even more cash including the opportunity to win the most money ever awarded in the forge: $75,000. Who will become the first Gladiator of the Forge? Let the battles begin.