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Road Warrior Animal’s widow blasts ‘disgusting’ A&E documentary

Posted on by Joseph Currier

To put it lightly, Road Warrior Animal’s widow Kim Turman Laurinaitis wasn’t a fan of A&E’s documentary on her late husband.

A new episode of “Biography: WWE Legends” premiered on Sunday night chronicling the story of The Road Warriors, Animal (Joe Laurinaitis) & Hawk (Mike Hegstrand). Kim, who was married to Laurinaitis at the time of his death, took to Facebook shortly after the documentary began airing to state that she was not asked to be involved with the project. She called it “disgusting” and took aim at unnamed “phony” people who were interviewed:

  • For all of you, reaching out to me right now, asking if I’m part of the A&E biography….NO HIS ACTUAL WIFE (the one that was with him the [night] he died & years before) WAS NOT CONTACTED TO FILM BELIEVE IT OR NOT.. THE ONE THAT PAYS FOR THE TRADEMARKS AND IS WORKS TO CONTINUE HIS WISHES & LEGACY WITH THE LOD EXPERIENCE AND MANY OTHER THINGS BUT THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT RESPECT FOR JOE AND THE LOD/ ROAD WARRIOR RIGHT??? Yeah ok believe what you want…
  • I can guarantee you my husband is NOT happy in heaven BUT his story, the REAL story and TRUTH OF ALL OF IT will come out. This is disgusting literally disgusting at his expense and I will not be quiet anymore.Shame on all involved …THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS COME OUT!! They only did it this way because he was not here, but I still am and will fight for HIS wishes!
  • Do they give out Oscar’s for acting performances in this?? WOW Some of the people on here never kept in touch, wouldn’t even walk over to speak to him, & talked so much [sh*t]! Phony asses getting their irrelevant ‘moment’

Laurinaitis’ first two wives, Nancy and Julia, were among those interviewed for the documentary. When covering Laurinaitis’ death, his daughter Jessica is the one to tell the story of what happened. Kim especially had a problem with this portion of the documentary and felt like her husband’s death was inaccurately portrayed:

  • WHAT IN THE F**K AM I WATCHING?!!! OMG I AM SO DONE. THIS IS NOT HOW MY HUSBAND DIED & FYI HE DIED 9/22 AT OUR HOTEL NOT A HOSPTIAL,THEY NEVER TOOK HIM TO A F***ING HOSPITAL, HAD TO TRY TO SAVE HIM IN OUR HOTEL ROOM!! I WAS THE ONLY 1 THERE W/PARAMEDICS… ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW? I HELD HIM FOR OVER AN HR TRYING TO WAIT FOR JESSICA AND LINDSEY BOTH DAUGHTERS TO GET THERE BEFORE THEY TRANSPORTED HIM TO A FUNERAL HOME!!! WHAT THE FCK IS HAPPENING!!??? I AM ABOUT TO LOSE MY GD MIND RIGHT NOW. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO MAD….
  • Can anyone tell the truth anymore???? What fake ass phony people…. People pretending to be friends people pretending to tell the truth at my husband’s expense God Almighty help you all that have you used him for the last freaking time!!!!! wow wow wow wow no words all of you know y’all just put on a fantastic performance standing ovation for that bullsh*t show!!! why didn’t we talk about how disrespected my husband was during his memorial planning, let’s talk about the struggles and how much he went through and cried over the past 10 years about how he had been treated by the people he loved so much… y’all wanna talk about sh*t that’s not true. Let’s talk about the truth!!!!!! and what was really important to Joe!!!! Shady ass produced show NOT endorced by his wife the one who pays for the trademarks, bills, taxes, etc!!!

Laurinaitis, who suffered from congestive heart failure, died of a heart attack in Osage Beach, Missouri while he and Kim were celebrating their wedding anniversary in September 2020.

The Road Warriors episode (directed by Matt Laffey) was part of season five of “Biography: WWE Legends.” The season also included a two-part documentary on The Von Erichs and an episode on The Four Horsemen. A&E producers the show in partnership with WWE.

Three WWE series returning to A&E next month

Posted on by Joseph Currier

WWE’s Sunday night programming block is coming back to A&E next month with three shows set to return.

It was announced today that Biography: WWE Legends, WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats), and WWE’s Greatest Moments will return on April 26. The block begins at 8 p.m. Eastern with Biography, then WWE LFG follows at 10 p.m. and Greatest Moments airs at 11 p.m.

The new season of Biography is set to include episodes on the Von Erich family (April 26 and May 3), the Road Warriors (May 10), and The Four Horsemen. In the Von Erich documentary, Kevin Von Erich will tell the story of his family and the tragedies they suffered.

A press release said:

  • ‘WWE Legends’ returns with new specials offering an inside look at legendary WWE Superstars, including the stories of the ‘Legion of Doom,’ ‘The Four Horsemen’ and famed ‘Von Erich family,’ that inspired a Hollywood film. ‘The Curse of the Von Erichs,’ airing on 4/26 and 5/3, will delve into the history of the Von Erichs where Kevin Von Erich tells the powerful story behind his family’s wrestling dynasty and the tragedies faced in building their empire. Following on 5/10 and 5/17 respectively are special two-hour episodes highlighting the Legion of Doom, also known as The Road Warriors, who are regarded by many as the greatest tag team in pro wrestling history and The Four Horsemen, who were wrestling’s first true supergroup led by Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and others.

The new season of LFG will have a revamped coaching roster with Kevin Owens and Natalya replacing The Undertaker and Mickie James. Along with that, there will be an “all-new format” with raised stakes:

  • The in-ring competition series ‘WWE LFG’ returns for a new season with an all-new format, raising the stakes as rising talent battle for a shot at WWE stardom. Competitors face relentless pressure training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida where there are no limits and one defining moment could advance a Future Great to NXT or end their journey in the program altogether. Guided by iconic coaches and special guests including Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Kevin Owens, Natalya and others, the series spotlights the next generation of hopefuls as they battle it out in front of packed crowds for a chance at greatness.

Greatest Moments, hosted by Michael Cole, takes a look back at iconic events and wrestlers in WWE history. The new season will spotlight Chyna, Roddy Piper, Lex Luger, and Seth Rollins:

  • ‘WWE’s Greatest Moments’ offers fans a chance to count down the most iconic events in WWE history. Hosted by legendary play-by-play announcer Michael Cole, each half-hour episode pays tribute to WWE Superstars and Legends such as Chyna, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, Lex Luger, Seth Rollins and more. From unforgettable debuts and backstage chaos, to highlights from the premium live events like Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania, relive some of the most iconic moments from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s.

The partnership between WWE and A&E dates back several years now, with today’s press release noting that it’s set to continue with approximately 200 hours of programming in the years ahead.

Premiere date revealed for new WWE LFG competition series

Posted on by Joseph Currier

WWE’s Sunday night programming block is returning to A&E in just under three weeks.

The programming block will resume on February 16 with the premiere of two new series and the return of a continuing one. The three-hour block will consist of:

  • 8:00 p.m.: WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats)
  • 9:30 p.m.: WWE Rivals
  • 10:30 p.m. WWE’s Greatest Moments

LFG and Greatest Moments are both new additions to the WWE on A&E lineup. The LFG show is described as an “action-packed, competitive series” featuring 16 WWE prospects trying to earn a spot on NXT. Matches for the show have been taped prior to NXT episodes in recent months and feature recruits signed to the Performance Center.

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James, and Bubba Ray Dudley all have roles on LFG helping to guide talent.

“For the first time ever, viewers get an inside look at the grueling training process including intense in-ring matches and behind-the-scenes footage,” a press release said. “The participants receive world-class coaching from iconic WWE Legends such as Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James, and Bubba Ray Dudley. In addition to the legendary coaches, a pair of WWE Hall of Famers – Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, and Shawn Michaels, WWE’s Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative – help guide the competitors as they earn points for their electrifying performances.”

WWE’s Greatest Moments is hosted by Michael Cole and features WWE wrestlers and legends looking back at iconic moments from company history.

“New series ‘WWE’s Greatest Moments’ offers fans a chance to count down the most iconic events in WWE history,” WWE and A&E wrote. “Hosted by legendary play-by-play announcer Michael Cole, each half-hour episode will feature WWE Superstars and Legends – including ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles and more – sharing their personal memories from some of the most unforgettable moments in WWE history. The series will count down the most unforgettable moments from every era of SmackDown and Monday Night Raw to premium live events like Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. It will also explore legendary moments from Superstars like CM Punk and the groundbreaking factions of DX and NWO.”

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is back as the host of WWE Rivals. Among the panelists who will join him for this new season are Cody Rhodes, Kevin Nash, Kevin Owens, and John Bradshaw Layfield. The rivalries that will be examined are Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior, Roddy Piper vs. Mr. T, Shawn Michaels vs. Scott Hall, Steve Austin vs. Undertaker, The Rock vs. Mick Foley, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch, and more.

The programming partnership between WWE and A&E began in 2021 and has included other series like Biography: WWE Legends and WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures, which are not part of this season.

New seasons of WWE Rivals & Biography: WWE Legends to premiere next month

Posted on by Joseph Currier

WWE’s Sunday night programming block on A&E is set to return next month.

A&E issued a press release on Wednesday announcing that WWE Rivals and Biography: WWE Legends will return with new seasons starting on Sunday, February 25. The programming block begins with Rivals at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Biography then follows it an hour later.

This is season three of WWE Rivals, which is hosted by actor and former WWE creative team member Freddie Prinze Jr. He leads a roundtable discussion of current and former WWE personalities discussing the most iconic rivalries in company history.

The first episode of the new season will focus on the rivalry between The Rock and Triple H. Other episodes in the season will cover Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts, The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels, John Cena vs. Randy Orton, The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian, and The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan.

Biography: WWE Legends is starting its fourth season. The season premiere will be a documentary on Randy Orton. Other episodes in the season will focus on Sgt. Slaughter, Scott Hall, Diamond Dallas Page, “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith, and Roman Reigns.

The partnership between WWE and A&E was first announced in 2019. The programming block debuted in 2021.