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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.