GLADIATORS legend Cobra has revealed he was so drunk during shows that he could barely see to compete. The 90s favourite, real name Michael Wilson, made the admission as he recalled how he would down pints ahead of stepping out to film the popular show.
According to the 58-year-old, it didn't start out that way but was the result of his close friendship with co-star Shadow. He told the Daily Star: "Yeah, I used to drink before shows.
Mostly with Shadow, Shadow who's on holiday day with her majesty at the moment." Jefferson King, better known as Shadow, is currently serving a six-year sentence for his role in a drug-fuelled blackmail plot.
Read more on thesun.co.uk