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.
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On Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 9-11pm ET/PT, A&E premiered the "Roman Reigns" episode of WWE LEGENDS, which is the two-hour Season 4 finale. Roman Reigns is the preeminent WWE Superstar of his generation and 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. As a son of a WWE Hall of Famer and a member of the vaunted "Samoan Dynasty," it appeared Joe Anoa'i was destined for the ring. However, his mindset was focused on the football field and a future in the NFL. When a rare form of leukemia put an end to that dream, the WWE beckoned and Joe transformed into Roman Reigns. While the company saw a main event Superstar, fans could never fully support the heroic Roman. Following the guiding words of his older brother, Roman began to embrace his darker side to find otherworldly success as the Tribal Chief of WWE.