Commodus was obsessed with gladiator
Commodus displayed progressively erratic conduct as he descended into megalomania as a result of the sequence of schemes and conspiracies against him as well as the influences of dubious courtiers. The emperor's conduct fell well short of what his father had expected of him. The gladiatorial arena was Commodus' favorite place to be. Commodus was a great physical specimen who enjoyed physical activities like horse and chariot racing and sparring. This wasn't anything to make fun of or criticize in private. When this became public, it was when it was deemed wrong. Famously, Commodus was the gladiator emperor who regularly fought in the arena, much to the dismay of the assembled senate spectators. The emperor was renowned for his hunts for wild animals, and on one of these expeditions, he famously saved a condemned criminal from a leopard's fangs.
Besides, Commodus' infatuation with Roman gladiators was among the factors contributing to his dehumanizing and ruthless growth. Commodus planned to host the massive bloody match in a gladiatorial stadium. He would enter the stadium while completely nude in front of everyone watching. He would insult those who were physically crippled in front of the cheering Roman populace because of a serious personality condition.
In addition, he enjoyed amusing himself by watching gladiators murder one another. Any gladiator who ceased murdering his opponent would have the combat interrupted, Commodus would stop the fight and force him to kill the other. Until one of the gladiators was declared dead in the arena, the conflict would not end. He invited the gladiators to his palace so they may prepare for the battle. Commodus, though, was unbeatable. Even those who were stronger or more physically fit than Commodus were forced to submit or be defeated by him. The invitation almost guaranteed death because no one would dare challenge him and, if he prevailed, he would show no compassion. The fortunate escaped his house with missing limbs and noses, while the unfortunate perished there.
