However, states one source, “they should not be confused with the group of skilled gladiators who fought with weapons, who earned considerable fortunes, and who were under no life sentence. ”
Ühe allika sõnul aga „ei tohiks neid segi ajada osavate gladiaatoritega, kes võitlesid relvadega, said märkimisväärseid auhindu ja kes ei kandnud eluaegset karistust ”.