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TNWCM Ring of Fire

Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness' Ring of Fire

TNW Ring of Fire

Team Ninja Warrior 2's Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the second obstacle on Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness, and then appeared again on Team Ninja Warrior 2. The name references a specific region around the Pacific Ocean prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

The concept of this obstacle was a fusion of the Gliding Ring and Cannonball Drop, where competitors had to slide down a giant ring in an angled track, with the track having two notches as stoppers (one notch for Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness), where they had to raise the ring to move on.

Due to the obstacle being placed in a side-by-side course, it forced the competitors to quicken their pace to complete the obstacle. Some competitors went over the notches in one go, but others got stuck on the notches, which forced them to raise the ring. Even though its function was simple, it took out 28 competitors on Team Ninja Warrior 2, including Brent Steffensen, Neil Craver, Tremayne Dortch, Jamie Rahn, Lorin Ball, Geoff Britten, Daniel Gil, and Flip Rodriguez (who fell on the obstacle twice), which was due to not holding on to the ring long enough or failing the dismount.

The obstacle may not have been used on American Ninja Warrior, but still gained international popularity. However, a similarly made obstacle to this one was used as part of American Ninja Warrior 13's Power Tower.

Other Appearances[]

Ninja Warrior UK[]

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Ninja Warrior UK 3's Ring Slider

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Ninja Warrior UK 4's Ring Slider

The Ring of Fire appeared on Ninja Warrior UK 3, as the fifth obstacle during the semi-finals, and then as the seventh obstacle during the semi-finals on Ninja Warrior UK 4. However, the obstacle was called as the Ring Slider (not to be confused with the Ring Slider from SASUKE). Also, competitors needed to climb up a pole to reach the ring.

On Ninja Warrior UK 3, the obstacle eliminated the greatest number of competitors than any other obstacle during the semi-finals, mostly due to getting stuck at the second notch and spending too much time at the obstacle, resulting in the grip giving out.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

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Ninja Warrior Poland 2's Ring of Fire

In Ninja Warrior Poland 2, The Ring of Fire appeared as the second obstacle in Heat 2 and 6. It did not eliminate many competitors. The track had only one stop between the notches, and then there was only one bump.

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Ninja Warrior Poland 3's Ring of Fire

The Ring of Fire then appeared in Ninja Warrior Poland 3 as a second obstacle, this time in Heat 1 and 4. The obstacle was modified for women; in contrast to the men's version, there is no longer a "trap" on the track, instead there are two bumps. The obstacle eliminated, among others, Polish singer Piotr Kupicha, who was challenged to go to the program and show what he can do. Some of the other participants were eliminated from this obstacle for not letting go in time during the dismount.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Ninja Warrior Germany 3's Ring of Fire

On Ninja Warrior Germany 3, the Ring of Fire appeared as the second obstacle of Preliminary Round 6. The first 'trap' of the track was removed by ridding the second bump on the track.

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Ninja Warrior Germany 6's Ring of Fire

In Ninja Warrior Germany 6, the Ring of Fire, locally called Ringrutsche (literally Ring Slide) appeared as the second part of the the fourth obstacle in every Preliminary Round. This time, the obstacle was placed directly after the Spider Walk without any rest between the obstacles. And unlike other obstacles of obstacle combinations, this obstacle was offically considered as one portion of Spider Walk to Ring of Fire, locally called Tunnelsprung 2.0 zu Ringrutsche (literally Tunnel Jump 2.0 to Ring Slide), and not as one separate obstacle.

Ninja Warrior Arabia[]

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Ninja Warrior Arabia's Torus Slider

In Ninja Warrior Arabia, the Ring of Fire, locally called Torus Slider, appeared as the seventh obstacle in Stage One.

Ninja Warrior Austria[]

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Ninja Warrior Austria 3's Ring Of Fire

On Ninja Warrior Austria 3, Ring of Fire appeared as the second obstacle of Heat 2 and 6. The track had two stoppers and the starting pole had been removed. Contestants were not allowed to touch the ring with their feet, or they will be disqualified, as demonstrated by Benjamin Banfy.

Team Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1's Ring Of Fire

In Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1, Ring of Fire appeared as the second obstacle of the Seeding Round and Relay from Episode 1 to 3.

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Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Ring Of Fire

In Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2, Ring of Fire appeared as the second obstacle of the Seeding and Relay Round in Episode 6.

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