Following the success of the acclaimed Vice dark side of the ring documentary series, WWE partnered with A&E Networks to create Biography: WWE Legends. This would be an extension of A&E’s long-running show. Biography Serie. The network has been known primarily for its true crime and documentary shows.
Throughout the eight episodes of the first season, the series would dive deep into the lives of various wrestling megastars. Each episode highlighted both his on-camera triumphs and his off-camera realities. While this series functioned primarily as a celebration of professional wrestling and its biggest stars, it also remained a cautionary tale about personal demons, struggles, and hardships.
8 ultimate warrior
This episode highlighted certain positive aspects of The Ultimate Warrior, such as its connection to fans and its legacy in the industry, particularly the creation of the Warrior Award. In 2014, following his Hall of Fame induction and passage, the company announced this award as a way to honor those who have shown strength and courage in difficult times.
However, the brightly clad and highly energetic Superstar had an increasingly tumultuous relationship with WWE. In 2005, the company launched The self-destruction of the last warriora documentary that many believed was a defamation of the character of the former WWE Champion.
7 Shawn Michaels
It’s no mystery that the Heartbreak Kid is one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. Coupled with his excellent promotional skills, it’s easy to see how many have perceived Michaels as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His role in Biography: WWE Legends it showcased not only his brilliance in the ring, but also his previous damaging and self-destructive tendencies. The episode showed the stark difference between the man who “lost his smile” and the man who has mentored the next generation of WWE Superstars in NXT was incredibly difficult to work with. Along with the Bret Hart episode, this also highlighted and explained the infamous Montreal Screwjob.
6 piper roddy
Roddy Piper, one of the greatest talkers the industry has ever seen, and the main villain in wrestling’s Rock and Roll Era, has rightly been referred to as a WWE Legend. The children of the late Piper humorously mentioned how the teachers at school would scold them because of his father’s actions on television.
Again, this was during the 1980s, when professional wrestling’s veil of secrecy had yet to be fully lifted. The episode also highlighted Piper’s bond with Ronda Rousey, who would carry the nickname “Rowdy” throughout her wrestling career.
5 brett hart
The best there is, the best there was and the best there will be. The Excellence of Execution had a legendary career in the ring, although it was cut short due to a severe concussion. Hart’s episode of the A&E documentary series shed light on the funnier side of his personality. She talked about her passion for drawing cartoons and showed several of her illustrations. She also stated that Goldberg was one of his favorite wrestlers, a comedic example of his dry and witty sense of humor. Hart’s career ended prematurely due to a failed superkick from Goldberg.
4 wild randy
Although he competed in the land of the super heavyweights and the giants, “Macho Man” Randy Savage was the cream of the crop and rose to the top of the wrestling industry. Without a doubt, Savage was one of the most charismatic and captivating artists of all time. This episode explained how he became as popular as he was. In particular, it focused on his famous ring outfits. Variations of unique jackets, robes, and sunglasses helped Macho Man stand out and establish himself.
3 mickey foley
Throughout his career, Mick Foley has been well loved by both his fans and his peers. Inside the ring, the extreme wrestling icon would sacrifice his own well-being to entertain the audience and make his opponent look strong. Outside of the ring, the former WWE Champion has worked and donated to various charities.
Foley’s report delved into the mind of the retired fighter, in an attempt to understand why he took all those terrifying risks throughout his career. In particular, his Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker at king of the ring 1998 It was a topic of great interest.
two booker t
The former five-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion was a mainstay of the wrestling industry during the 1990s and mid-2000s. A fantastic in-ring performer and constantly entertaining talker, Booker T he was quite successful throughout his career, winning championship gold in any company he competed for. However, this episode focused on Booker’s influence on the next generation of African-American wrestlers. . Specifically, the documentary highlighted a conversation between the former King Booker and Kofi Kingston, who was WWE Champion at the time. Significant attention was also given to Booker T’s criminal past, and how he overcame those adversities and became a legend in the wrestling industry.
1 Cold Stone
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was the first episode of Biography: WWE Legends, becoming his most watched episode. The Texas Rattlesnake is arguably the biggest star and attraction in professional wrestling history, with his plethora of WrestleMania main events and world title wins. The Austin episode detailed his rise in the industry and the astronomical fame and status he achieved. It mainly focused on the creation of his character “Stone Cold”, his finishing move, the “Stunner”, and his all-time great rivalry with The Rock. In juxtaposition to this, the documentary highlighted his unhealthy family life and how he neglected them.