Gladiator 2: The incredible true history of Colosseum water battles

However, Scott has vocally pushed back against the idea that he invented the idea of water battles in the Colosseum.

When the interviewer asked whether it’s true the battles involved sharks, a point Dr Bartsch particularly criticised, Scott responded: “Dude, if you can build a Colosseum you can flood it with f***ing water.

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