A&E Networks has issued a press release on the return of their original series WWE Rivals, WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures, and Biography: WWE Legends, noting the involvement of actor/comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias as host of roundtable discussion series Rivals, replacing previous host Freddie Prinze Jr.
Iglesias has been a part of WWE programming on a number of occasions, including a guest host role on SmackDown in 2016, appearing on WWE Backstage, and attending various events including the Day 1 edition of RAW in January.
From A&E Networks:
WWE ON A&E PROGRAMMING CONTINUES THIS SPRING WITH NEW EPISODES OF “WWE RIVALS,” THE RETURN OF “WWE’S MOST WANTED TREASURES” AND MORE “BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS”
ACTOR AND COMEDIAN GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS JOINS “WWE RIVALS” TO LEAD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS OF ICONIC WRESTLING RIVALRIES STARTING APRIL 21
NEW SEASON OF “WWE’S MOST WANTED TREASURES” RETURNS WITH WWE HALL OF FAMERS BOOKER T, MICK FOLEY AND LITA CONTINUING THE HUNT FOR HISTORIC WWE MEMORABILIA ON APRIL 14
“BIOGRAPHY: WWE LEGENDS” CONTINUES WITH NEW EPISODES STARTING ON MAY 26
VIEW “WWE’S MOST WANTED TREASURES” PROMO HERE
New York, NY – March 28, 2024 – WWE on A&E programming continues this spring with Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias joining the roundtable in all-new episodes of “WWE Rivals” followed by an all-new season of “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures” premiering directly after. On Sunday, April 21 at 8pm ET/PT, “WWE Rivals” will continue to delve into the epic rivalries that shaped the wrestling industry. Kicking off on Sunday, April 14 at 8pm ET/PT, “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures” will feature WWE Hall of Famers Booker T, Mick Foley, and Lita as they hunt for iconic memorabilia and share the history behind some of the most famous items in WWE history.
The dramatic rivalries that defined WWE continue to be explored in new episodes of “WWE Rivals.” Each one-hour episode will feature a roundtable discussion of WWE Superstars including Cody Rhodes, Natalya, Kevin Nash, and others led by actor, comedian and WWE Superfan, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias who will take viewers on a ride, exploring the battles between some of the most iconic Superstars in WWE history. Featuring archival footage and interviews with WWE Legends, viewers will get unparalleled access to the feuds that unfolded. New episodes will examine influential rivalries including, Hulk Hogan vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Booker T, Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes, Triple H vs. Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. Batista and Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock.
“WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures” returns for a third season to continue the search to discover and reclaim iconic WWE memorabilia. In each episode, WWE Hall of Famers Booker T, Mick Foley, and Lita, joined by special guests including Hulk Hogan, The Miz, Cody Rhodes, Sheamus and more, will travel across the country in search of priceless pieces from WWE’s history. This season viewers will be captivated by the star-studded journey to find items from WCW, one of the most memorable wrestling franchises in history. Other items the team will attempt to reclaim include Dusty Rhodes’s Polka Dot Gear, Triple H’s Signature Sledgehammer, gear from Ultimate Warrior’s illustrious career,and much more. The new season premieres on April 14 at 8pm ET/PT. Starting on April 21, new episodes will air at 9pm ET/PT following all-new episodes of “WWE Rivals.”
Beginning Sunday, May 26, “Biography: WWE Legends” returns to reveal the intimate details of notable WWE Superstars, their lives outside of the ring and the paths they have traveled to WWE stardom. New episodes will explore the revolutionary careers of Mark Henry, Eddie Guerrero, The Miz, Ricky Steamboat, Rob Van Dam, Ted DiBiase, Steiner Brothers, Trish Stratus, Becky Lynch, and Paul Heyman in addition to episodes on Stone Cold’s Final Match and ECW.
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“WWE Rivals,” “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures,” and “Biography: WWE Legends” are produced by WWE for A&E Network. Executive producers for WWE are Chris Kaiser and Ben Houser. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant, Brad Abramson and Jonathan Partridge. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights.
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