Gladiators Training Soldiers

[Dan Howard]

I tried to figure out a way in my mind how a Centurion would take training from someone considered lower status than he but I still haven't figured it out except for a flat out order from the Consular commander (ie. Marius) stating emphatically that "You will participate and like it!" Or maybe the lanistas or ex-gladiators only talk about the practice and demonstrate it to the Centurionsbefore getting their paycheck and heading home, allowing the Centurions to save face. Besides, I am not about to argue with the esteemed Valerius Maximus.

I imagine that it would be like a modern drill sergeant being expected to take orders from a WWF wrestler. In Roman society they are no better than actors and prostitutes.