Josh Wagg is a Musician from Orlando, FL and he calls himself the Death Metal Ninja due to being a big fan of metal music. He also trains with fellow competitor R.J. Roman.
American Ninja Warrior 13[]
Josh first competed during the third qualifying episode. His run was briefly shown during the Akbar's Gbajabia-Moments segment, but he failed on Pretzel Twist, going out on the fifth obstacle and his time to the obstacle placed him 19th overall.
He later competed during the third semifinals episode. His run was digested, but he failed on the third obstacle, Ring Chaser after he missed the big ring and failed while trying to transition with the smaller ring, ending his rookie season.
American Ninja Warrior 14[]
Josh returned for his second season in the first qualifying episode. His run was digested, but he once again failed the fifth obstacle, going out on Salmon Roll with his time to the obstacle placing him 29th overall.
He later competed in the third semifinals episode. His run was there also digested, but a great save on Hopscotch where he managed to briefly hang on with one hand. He proceeded to make it to the back half for his first time, before failing on the eighth obstacle, Box Office. Since his time to the obstacle wasn't fast enough to place him in the top 15, he didn't advance to the national finals, ending his second season.
American Ninja Warrior 16[]
Josh returned for his third season in the last qualifying episode. His run was digested, but he failed on Duck Duck Goose, marking the first time that he didn't reach the fifth obstacle in qualifying. He placed 13th overall among the men and thus he had to compete in the runoff race against Cal Plohoros. The race was close, but Cal completed the course before Josh did and thus Josh was eliminated, marking the first time that he didn't advance to the semifinals.