Biography: WWE Legends
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| Season | Episode | Name | Aired | Runtime | Overview | Watched |
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| 1 | 1 | “Stone Cold” Steve Austin Details | 2021-04-18 | 86 mins | Directed by Jake Rogal and Executive Produced by Jason Hehir (“The Last Dance,” “Andre The Giant”), this film traces the story of the man who became WWE’s biggest star in the 90s. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s authentic, fiery personality epitomized WWE’s “Attitude Era” and transformed him into a pop culture icon. After nearly being paralyzed by a neck injury, Austin made one of the greatest comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 2 | “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Details | 2021-04-25 | 85 mins | Focuses on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who is universally considered one of WWE's greatest villains. During his Hall of Fame career, he played the role of the antagonist against a who's who of WWE greats, while amassing more than 30 championships. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 3 | “Macho Man” Randy Savage Details | 2021-05-02 | 85 mins | Tells the larger-than-life story of one of the most colorful and charismatic Superstars to ever step foot inside the ring. With two WWE Championships, four WCW® World Championships and a 14-month reign as Intercontinental Champion, Savage became known for his famous catchphrases, larger-than-life personality and the enormous, flashy robes he wore into the ring. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 4 | Booker T Details | 2021-05-09 | 85 mins | Showcases one of the greatest Superstars in sports entertainment history. Booker T is an 11-time WCW Tag Team Champion, a six-time World Champion, winner of the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, and a two-time (2013 and 2019) inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 5 | Shawn Michaels Details | 2021-05-16 | 86 mins | Chronicles the wild life of one of WWE's greatest performers and most enduring villains. After drug addiction nearly cost him his life, Shawn Michaels, aka "The Heartbreak Kid," made one of the most improbable late-career comebacks in WWE history. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 6 | Ultimate Warrior Details | 2021-05-23 | 85 mins | The story of Ultimate Warrior, a WWE Hall of Famer who inspired an entire generation of fans living by his mantra of "always believe." With his colorful face paint and equally colorful interviews, Ultimate Warrior is perhaps best remembered for defeating Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to become both the WWE Champion and the Intercontinental Champion. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 7 | Mick Foley Details | 2021-05-30 | 86 mins | Follows the unique, multifaceted career of Mick Foley, a 2013 WWE Hall of Fame inductee better known as "Mankind." A fan favorite during WWE's "Attitude Era," Foley shocked audiences in 1998 during a career defining match as he was thrown off the top of the Hell in a Cell by Undertaker. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 8 | Bret “Hitman” Hart Details | 2021-06-06 | 86 mins | Directed by George Roy (“Booker T,” “The Curse of the Bambino,” “Mayweather,” HBO “Mantle”), this film tells the story of Bret Hart, one of the greatest technical athletes in WWE history, earning him nicknames “The Hit Man” and “The Excellence of Execution.” Throughout his storied career, the five-time WWE title holder famously defeated “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ric Flair and Yokozuna, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 1 | The Undertaker Details | 2022-07-10 | 85 mins | Learn the never-before-heard story of the man behind WWE's greatest character of all time--The Undertaker. Growing up in Texas, Mark Calaway loved wrestling so much he gave up a college basketball career to learn the ropes and became the most notorious villain in WWE history. Starting with his introduction at the 1990 Survivor Series, the 6'10 Undertaker loomed over the WWE for 3 decades, thrilling and terrifying fans and competitors, and amassing a staggering number of titles and records. However, The Deadman is more than his legendary character. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 2 | Goldberg Details | 2022-07-17 | 85 mins | How did a nice Jewish boy from Oklahoma become an unstoppable WWE Superstar earning an unprecedented record of 173-0? This episode follows the story of Goldberg, a wrecking machine who dominated his competitors with brute force. Dogged by drama following his controversial match against the legend Bret Hart, Goldberg stepped out of the ring for 12 years. However, Goldberg returned to the squared circle winning his second Universal Championship in front of his proud son before being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 3 | The Bella Twins Details | 2022-07-24 | 85 mins | Get ready for some twin magic. This episode chronicles Brie and Nikki’s journey from waitresses to WWE Superstars and pop culture icons. Success in sports got the Bellas through a difficult childhood and helped them survive personal traumas. That competitive spirit led them to a groundbreaking career in wrestling, capturing the Divas Championship and satisfying their Bella Army with their hit reality shows. The Twins are still kicking ass as moms, entrepreneurs, and as WWE Hall of Famers. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 4 | Kurt Angle Details | 2022-07-31 | 84 mins | This episode tells the incredible story of 1996 Olympic gold medalist and four-time WWE Champion, Kurt Angle. Angle’s unparalleled competitive streak and physical power made him one of the most successful WWE Superstars of all time, beating some of the great Superstars of The Attitude Era. But years of injuries and multiple broken necks drove Angle to a pain pill dependency that almost took the wrestling machine out. With the help of his family, Angle recovered from addiction and in 2017 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 5 | Lex Luger Details | 2022-08-07 | 85 mins | This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger–The Total Package. Boasting an impressive physique, Luger was given the moniker “The Narcissist” and later “The All American” by Vince McMahon himself. Luger found his home with the WCW, and his matches helped cement the legendary rivalry between WWE and WCW. But Luger’s winning streak came to a grinding halt with drug and alcohol abuse, jail time, and the tragic death of his girlfriend, Miss Elizabeth. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 6 | D-Generation X Details | 2022-08-14 | 85 mins | In the 90’s , no one was ready for ready for the infamous faction known as D-Generation X. They completely transformed what was possible to “get away with” on live television. Was DX a reflection of the culture at the time? Either way, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna began a revolution and Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, and X-Pac escalated it to the next level. At time offensive, profane, and rebellious–but always entertaining. DX found fame and fortune along the way–but they would pay an enormous price for success. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 7 | Edge Details | 2022-08-21 | 85 mins | Get to know Edge–the Rated-R Superstar. His lifelong passion for wrestling drove him through the freezing-cold Canadian independent circuit to a white-hot WWE contract in 1997, where he manifested his dream of being a tag team with his best friend, Christian. But despite Edge’s dedication to his craft and death-defying stunts, he struggled to be taken seriously in the ring; and pushed himself to the point of a debilitating injury, forcing him to retire in 2011. Edge found happiness in family and success acting in television, but the ring whispered his name…and in 2020 Edge returned to the squared circle to the ecstatic cheers of his legions of fan. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 8 | Rey Mysterio Details | 2022-08-28 | 85 mins | Witness the rise of the Ultimate Underdog, Rey Mysterio Jr. Growing up, Rey was immersed in the Mexican tradition of Lucha Libre, and studied under his uncle, the masked luchador, Rey Mysterio Sr. and although Rey only stood at 5-foot-6, this high-flying virtuoso inherited his uncle’s name, and proceeded to conquer the U.S. Rey’s revolutionary style and mythical storylines have thrilled audiences and earned him championships. Rey is adored by his fans and beloved by his family, who are continuing his legacy and joining him in the ring. | Mark as Watched |
| 2 | 9 | WrestleMania 1 Details | 2022-09-04 | 85 mins | On a Sunday night in March, 1985, the pop cultural universe was rocked by an explosive event known as WrestleMania. This episode chronicles the making of the first WrestleMania, when Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, and others took over Madison Square Garden and created the greatest wrestling event of all time. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 1 | nWo Details | 2023-02-19 | 85 mins | Hulk Hogan joins Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to form a group of villains called the New World Order, which becomes the most influential faction in the history of sports entertainment and has fans cheering for the bad guys. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 2 | Jake “The Snake” Roberts Details | 2023-02-26 | 85 mins | Showcases the life and legacy of WWE icon Jake Roberts. Through a variety of interviews, photos and archival footage, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the unforgettable legendary superstar both in and out of the ring. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 3 | Chyna Details | 2023-03-05 | 86 mins | Known as the "Ninth Wonder of the World", Joanie Lee Laurer transcended all traditional boundaries of what a female could accomplish in Sports Entertainment. As a child, Joanie had dreams of being someone special. As Chyna, Joanie took the WWE by storm. From day one, Chyna was unique. Debuting as a bodyguard for the men who made up the legendary faction "Degeneration X" she made an immediate and lasting impact on the industry. She remains the only women in history to ever win the highly coveted WWE Intercontinental Championship. Her fame transcended sports entertainment but led her down a path of addiction and tragedy that ended her life too soon. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 4 | Kane Details | 2023-03-12 | 85 mins | The Big Red Machine known as Kane was an indestructible monster that terrorized the WWE from the moment of his legendary debut at Hell in a Cell. Portrayed as the sadistic evil brother of the legendary Undertaker--Kane struck fear throughout the WWE Universe for decades. The man who portrays this beastly leviathan in actuality is Glenn Jacobs, a soft-spoken husband and father of two daughters who turned in his wrestling tights to become mayor of Knoxville County in Tennessee. In WWE, the Kane / Undertaker rivalry is considered to be the best story ever told in WWE history--in real life, the story of the man Glenn Jacobs is a stark contrast to the monster he embodied for so many years. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 5 | Jerry “The King” Lawler Details | 2023-03-19 | 42 mins | Jerry The King Lawler is a once-in-a-lifetime Superstar whose career spanned generations; as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first match, Lawler looks back at his unlikely journey to the top of sports entertainment. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 6 | Paige Details | 2023-03-19 | 42 mins | Following the incredible journey of WWE's original Anti-Diva Paige, from her humble beginnings in Norwich, England to becoming a catalyst for the WWE Women's Revolution. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 7 | Charlotte Flair Details | 2023-03-26 | 60 mins | Charlotte Flair is currently one of WWE's biggest superstars; she is in the midst of creating an unmatched legacy in women's wrestling history, but it hasn't been easy with the added pressure of being the daughter of The Nature Boy Ric Flair. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 8 | Yokozuna Details | 2023-03-26 | 60 mins | Rodney Anoa'i was a high school dropout who needed direction and purpose; after exploding onto the scene in 1992, the 500 pound giant became "Yokozuna" and quickly skyrocketed to WWE superstardom. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 9 | Dusty Rhodes Details | 2023-04-09 | 85 mins | Growing-up in East Austin, Texas–Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. always had an outsized vision of the possibilities for himself. An innate ability to navigate loss and create opportunity set him on a path to discovering- or actually becoming–The American Dream. As the most relatable and charismatic wrestler of all-time, he earned titles and the adoration of a diverse fan base. His iconic rivalry and promos with Ric Flair set the path for an entire industry and as a booker/producer he created many of the wrestling events still happening today including War Games, Starrcade and The Great American Bash. For Dusty, the traditional trade-offs of fame over family were never acceptable and for the first time-ever, Dusty Rhodes’ four children collaborate to tell the story of their father. It’s their story that suggests Dusty’s most significant accomplishment had nothing to do with wrestling. | Mark as Watched |
| 3 | 10 | The Iron Sheik Details | 2023-04-16 | 85 mins | The “Iron Sheik” is one of the most iconic villains in WWE history–but the arduous journey of the man, Hossein Khosrow Vaziri has never been told. This one-time bodyguard for the Shah of Iran, escaped his country in fear for his life. Without the ability to speak any English at all, he somehow transformed himself into one of the most hated and beloved characters of all time. As the “Iron Sheik” he represented the ultimate threat but Khosrow was living the American Dream along with his beautiful wife and daughters. But, despite the fame and fortune, struggles with addiction and family tragedy all played a part of his incredible story. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 1 | Randy Orton Details | 2024-02-25 | 85 mins | In the season premiere, third-generation WWE superstar Randy Orton battles personal demons and substance abuse issues while working to becoming one of the greatest WWE Superstars of his generation. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 2 | Sgt. Slaughter Details | 2024-03-03 | 85 mins | Sgt. Slaughter is arguably one of the most iconic characters in professional wrestling history. Whether he portrayed the villain drill instructor, the American Hero, or an Iraqi Sympathizer, Sgt. Slaughter was always at the top of the card. Sgt. Slaughter's popularity within sports entertainment helped him to become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in the world as he became the first living GI Joe. Bob Remus, the man who has performed as Sarge for over 50 years, sits down for an in-depth interview discussing his rise to superstardom, while trying to maintain a family life... that included death threats and a divorce. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 3 | Scott Hall Details | 2024-03-10 | 85 mins | Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramon, was revered for the caricatures he created in the ring and as a founding member of NWO. However, his life outside the ring was chaotic and riddled with booze, drugs and disappointment. This episode chronicles the legacy and dysfunctional life of the icon and the incident in 1983 that became his personal nightmare--the accidental shooting of a man in a 'strip club' parking lot. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 4 | Diamond Dallas Page Details | 2024-03-17 | 42 mins | Overcoming obstacles has been a theme throughout Diamond Dallas Page's life and he was always doubted to succeed; through hard work, positive thinking, and determination, DDP proved naysayers wrong. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 5 | British Bulldog Details | 2024-03-24 | 42 mins | The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith, arguably the greatest British wrestler of all time, lived a life of extreme highs and extreme lows; though he had many accomplishments, Davey struggled with many demons. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 6 | Roman Reigns Details | 2024-03-31 | 85 mins | Roman Reigns is the preeminent WWE Superstar of his generation and is on his way to becoming one of the greatest champions in the modern era of sports entertainment. Despite his success, Reigns' journey has been filled with adversity around every corner. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 7 | "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's Last Match Details | 2024-05-19 | 106 mins | With the opportunity to end his career where it began in Dallas, Texas, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is lured out of retirement to compete in one last match, against Kevin Owens in the main event of WrestleMania 38 from AT&T Stadium. Surrounded by uncertainty and the fear of tarnishing his Hall of Fame legacy, Steve Austin prepares for one final performance, more than 19 years after retiring from active in-ring competition. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 8 | Eddie Guerrero Details | 2024-05-26 | 85 mins | Born into a legendary shadow, Eddie Guerrero’s destiny was seemingly already written. The youngest son of Mexico’s first family of wrestling, Eddie’s assentation to wrestling superstardom was fueled by desire yet flawed by addiction. This episode showcases one of the most charismatic superstars to ever step in a ring, on a journey to make his family and heritage proud, but only after losing it all. While fame and fortune would come with a price, the metamorphosis of WWE’s first Mexican American Champion proved to be an inspirational one, and created a legacy still felt today. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 9 | Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat Details | 2024-06-02 | 86 mins | Ricky Steamboat, a renowned wrestler, gained fame for his intense work ethic, charisma, and physique. His iconic status was established through four legendary bouts, including his 1989 three-match series against The Nature Boy and a Wrestlemania III classic against Randy Savage. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 10 | ECW: Birth of Hardcore Details | 2024-06-16 | 42 mins | During the mid-90s, a cultural awakening was taking place in American society. Grunge music and crash TV were all the rage, and a wave of brazen attitude was sweeping the country. Spearheaded by brash industry visionary Paul Heyman, a small upstart wrestling promotion in Philadelphia harnessed this societal shift and began presenting a completely alternative product. Tables & barbed wire replaced handshakes & headlocks, authentic personalities replaced the cartoon characters come-to-life, and the live audience evolved from mere spectators to being an integral part of the show. Unfortunately, the same risky presentation that brought them popularity, would ultimately lead to their demise. This is ECW–Extreme Championship Wrestling–an underground movement that would change the face of professional wrestling forever, and create a unique legacy that is still felt to this day in WWE. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 11 | Rob Van Dam Details | 2024-06-23 | 42 mins | Rob Van Dam's refusal to let others define who he is has helped him to become known as one of the most beloved and one-of-a-kind superstars in sports entertainment history. From his humble beginnings showing off in the local pool, to becoming the biggest name in ECW, Rob blazed his own path to the top of WWE. This episode follows the breathtaking highs and devastating lows along the path of the "Whole Dam Show". | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 12 | Steiner Brothers Details | 2024-06-30 | 42 mins | The Steiner Brothers, Rick and Scott, are regarded as one of the greatest tag teams in sports entertainment history. Rick and Scott started their career as amateurs at the University of Michigan, using their experience and physique to dominate sports entertainment throughout the '90s, winning nearly every championship in every major promotion--WCW, WWE, New Japan and ECW. After dominating the tag team division, the brothers decided to go their separate ways. Scott enjoyed a successful singles run, which included winning the WCW World Heavyweight title, unfortunately ending with a near-death injury in 2007. Throughout it all, the brothers stayed true to themselves and their family. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 13 | The Miz Details | 2024-07-14 | 85 mins | The Miz has become one of the biggest, most talented stars in WWE and vital to the company’s success. However, the road to arrive there was anything but easy. Mike Mizanin grew up in suburban Cleveland, Ohio with an insatiable desire to perform in front of a camera. After landing a spot on MTV’s “Real World” reality show as a 20 year old, he set his sights on becoming a WWE superstar. It wasn’t long until he realized that achieving his WWE dream would be the most difficult test of his life. Living in Los Angeles, Mizanin was broke, sapped of all his confidence and had family members wondering if he was throwing his life away. Still, he persisted, eventually earning a spot on WWE’s main roster. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 14 | Mark Henry Details | 2024-07-21 | 85 mins | Growing up in poverty, Mark Henry just wanted to be someone special. In the small town of Silsbee, Texas, Mark would gain national headlines in high school as The World’s Strongest Teenager. Once the victim of bullying and a few stints in juvenile detention, Mark’s prowess for powerlifting helped turn his life around and made him an Olympic athlete. But after refusing to cheat in a sport riddled with performance enhancers, Mark turned to his childhood passion: Sports Entertainment. Navigating the backstage politics and in-ring challenges, Mark Henry would eventually establish himself as WWE’s “World’s Strongest Man” in the ring. Now that his Hall of Fame career has come to an end, Mark’s focus is on improving the lives of his family, friends, and fans around the world as he gives back to the communities and people that helped him. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 15 | Ted DiBiase Details | 2024-07-28 | 43 mins | Ted DiBiase chronicles his career in the ring portraying one of WWE’s most memorable characters while dealing with family and marital struggles behind the scenes. Growing up the son of two professional wrestlers, Ted found early success as a skilled in-ring performer. However, in the late 80’s, he became the flashy and brash character known as the Million Dollar Man leading his career to unforeseen heights. As the fictional world of WWE melded with his reality, Ted’s family life disintegrated. With a relentless devotion to his faith and his family, Ted pushed his Hall of Fame career to the side. While wrestling is all Ted had ever known, he would soon find that becoming the committed father and husband his family needed was his true calling. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 16 | Paul Heyman Details | 2024-07-28 | 43 mins | The self-described GOAT, Paul Heyman has been a legendary influence in sports entertainment for over four decades. The child of a Holocaust survivor, Paul has the tenacious ability to fight for everything he has gotten--from being a ringside photographer at age 15, to an on-screen manager on national television at age 21, to promoting the third largest wrestling organization, ECW at age 28; Paul Heyman has remained in the spotlight by constantly reinventing himself and staying ahead of the industry. Whether on screen or behind the scenes, there is no better mouthpiece than Paul Heyman as Paul has been the catalyst in helping to cultivate some of the biggest names in sports entertainment, like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Brock Lesnar. This biography has captured not only the essence of Paul Heyman the professional, but also captured Paul Heyman personally as Paul discusses his relationship with his family, and what they have meant to his success. | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 17 | Trish Stratus Details | 2024-08-04 | 43 mins | Trish Stratus, arguably the greatest female performer in the history of the WWE, gives viewers an unprecedented look into her life detailing intimate moments never heard before. Trish turned her former career as a fitness model into a seven-time WWE Champion, becoming the first female performer to main of an episode of WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw. Trish's drive pushed her to be one of the best in the industry, but did it come at a cost? | Mark as Watched |
| 4 | 18 | Becky Lynch Details | 2024-08-04 | 43 mins | Becky Lynch grew up as an unathletic teenager in Dublin, Ireland, but after her father encouraged her to follow her dreams she set out to make a name for herself in the world of professional wrestling. Often overlooked, Becky's sheer will and determination forced the WWE Universe to take notice and she would go on to become one of the biggest superstars in WWE history. This documentary covers the unlikely story of a woman who refused to settle for less on her way to fame, success, love, and motherhood. | Mark as Watched |
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