A&E & WWE Expand Partnership With New Competition Series

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Fri, 6 Dec 2024, 4:11 pm·2-min read

A&E & WWE are strengthening their partnership with two new series and a new season of hit docuseries WWE Rivals.

A&E and WWE will premiere WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats), a new competition series that features in-ring matches along with a behind-the-scenes look at rising talent vying for a coveted WWE contract.

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WWE and A&E also have ordered WWE’s Greatest Moments, a series that looks back at iconic events that have shaped WWE history. And a fifth season of WWE Rivals will return this winter on A&E.

“Literally filled with blood, sweat, and tears, there’s never been a series that combines in-ring action, behind-the-scenes reality, high-stakes drama, and some of WWE’s greatest icons all in one package. From total unknowns to legends, ‘LFG’ will give viewers a raw, ground-up, 360-degree view of what it truly takes to make it in the WWE,” said Rob Sharenow, President of Programming, A+E Networks. “Our collaboration with WWE has clearly struck a chord with audiences, and we’re excited to continue producing premium content that resonates with a diverse viewership.”

WWE LFG will take an inside look at the rigorous training process, featuring WWE Legends such as Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Shawn Michaels, and coaches Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley who will mentor the rising WWE stars in weekly matches. Levesque, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Michaels and Jeremy Borash will executive produce for WWE. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E.

Hosted by play-by-play announcer Michael Cole, WWE’s Greatest Moments half-hour series will feature various WWE Superstars & Legends, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Owens who will share recollections and perspectives on the most remarkable moments in wrestling history.

The new season of WWE Rivals will include a never-before-seen look at Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins. Levesque, Fitting, Houser and Marc Pomarico executive produce for WWE. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Brad Abramson, and Jonathan Partridge serve as executive producers of WWE Greatest Moments and WWE Rivals for A&E.

“A&E has proved to be an excellent home for WWE content, and we’re excited to partner with their fantastic team on these new show concepts and the latest season of WWE Rivals,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Levesque.

WWE-themed series and specials air exclusively on A&E platforms and are distributed worldwide by A+E Networks. All three series are produced for A&E by WWE.

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