Plot Synopsis

Under the award-winning BIOGRAPHY banner, each two-hour episode of BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS tells the intimate, personal stories behind the success of some of WWE's most memorable Legends and events. Through rare archival footage and in-depth interviews, each episode explores a different Legend and their immense impact in the WWE universe and on pop culture. The new BIOGRAPHY specials are helmed by some of the industry's top directors and storytellers to chronicle the success of these WWE Legends and their lasting mark on both sports entertainment and popular culture. Season 1 features the stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin,"Macho Man" Randy Savage, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Mick Foley and Ultimate Warrior.

The sophomore season of BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS debuted on Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 8-10pm ET/PT on A&E. Legends featured this season's two-hour episodes include The Undertaker, Goldberg, The Bella Twins, Lex Luger, Edge, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, D-Generation X and a look at the iconic first-ever WrestleMania. The season opener reveals 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.

Season 3 of BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS premiered on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 8-10pm ET/PT on A&E. The season premiere explores the infamous group nWo. When Hulk Hogan joined Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to form a group of villains called the "New World Order", the world of sports and entertainment was changed forever. The nWo became the most influential faction in the history of sports entertainment. For the first time ever, fans were cheering for the bad guys, and it spilled over into pop culture. Their off-the-cuff, unscripted, reality-based brand of storytelling revolutionized sports entertainment and TV in general. The nWo were the key figures in the infamous "Monday Night War" that nearly put the WWE out of business. Other Legends featured this season including Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Chyna, Dusty Rhodes, Kane, and Iron Sheik.

BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS returned for its fourth season on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 9-11pm ET/PT on A&E. Season 4 continues to convey the intimate, distinctive stories of the lives and events that molded some of the most beloved WWE Legends into the stars they became. Through archival footage and first-hand account interviews, each episode will examine a different Legend and showcase their career highlights and the effect they had on the industry and fans. The season begins with examining the enthralling life and career of the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history, Randy Orton, with other Legends featured this season including Sgt. Slaughter, Scott Hall aka Razor Ramon, Diamond Dallas Page, British Bulldog, and the longest-reigning WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The season opener features third-generation WWE Superstar Randy Orton, who battles personal demons and substance abuse issues while working to becoming one of the greatest WWE Superstars of his generation. After a two-month break, WWE LEGENDS returned with new episodes on Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 8-10pm ET/PT on A&E. The mid-season premiere focuses on Eddie Guerrero. 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.
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On Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 8-10pm ET/PT, A&E premiered back-to-back new episodes to close out the fourth season of BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS:

"Trish Stratus" (8pm): 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?

"Becky Lynch" (9pm): 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.