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WWE & A&E Expand Partnership With New In-Ring Competition And Additional Series In 2025

A new WWE competition series on A&E will feature Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Mickie James and other legends.
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WWE and A&E are going on the hunt for the next generation of pro wrestling stars in 2025.

An expansion of their programming partnership was announced Friday, which will include the debut of “WWE LFG - Legend & Future Greats." It's a new competition series that will offer viewers an inside look at the rigorous training process for a WWE Superstar and feature iconic WWE Legends such as Triple H and Shawn Michaels.

"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 Paul Levesque.

WWE LFG will showcase in-ring matches along with a behind-the-scenes look at the rising talent who are all vying for a coveted WWE contract, all while being mentored by weekly regular coaches in The Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley.

"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," said Rob Sharenow, President of Programming for A&E Networks. "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."

Additionally, WWE & A&E will launch “WWE’s Greatest Moments” next year. A series that will relive the iconic events that have shaped WWE history.

WWE play-by-play announcer Michael Cole will host half-hour episodes with various WWE Superstars & Legends, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan and Kevin Owens to share vivid recollections and perspectives on their most remarkable moments.

A new season of the hit-series “WWE Rivals” will also complement the upcoming winter string of WWE programming on A&E, including a never-before-seen look at Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins.

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Rick Ucchino
RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

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