Nikki Bella hit her Golden Buzzer for wheelchair jumper Aaron Wheelz on Monday's series premiere of America's Got Talent: Extreme on NBC.The two-hour season premiere featured Nikki, 38, Simon Cowell, 62, and Travis Pastrana, 38, as judges and Terry Crews, 53, as host with filming in Atlanta instead of Los Angeles to allow for larger outdoor stunts.Acts from around the world were competing for a grand prize of $500,000 and Nikki gave Aaron, 30, a straight pass to the finals by hitting her Golden Buzzer.
Series premiere:Nikki Bella hit her Golden Buzzer for wheelchair jumper Aaron Wheelz on Monday's series premiere of America's Got Talent: Extreme on NBCThe extreme wheelchair athlete from Las Vegas raced down a tall ramp for a jump to land on the other side.Motocross champ Travis recused himself from voting because he knew Wheelz, real name Aaron Fotheringham.
Nikki asked Aaron why he got into the sport and he revealed that he was born with spina bifida and was inspired by Travis.Simon suggested the judges review his act from the top of the ramp and they climbed the stairs.
Wheelchair athlete:The extreme wheelchair athlete from Las Vegas raced down a tall ramp for a jump to land on the other side Tall ramp: The daring stunt was performed outdoors in AtlantaAaron soared through the air on his jump and did a mid-air flip, but crashed on his landing.'He's okay, he's okay!,' Terry yelled as he lifted himself off the ground.Aaron then did the jump again and stuck the landing.
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