WWE has announced the following…
Executive Produced by John Cena, the 8-part series looks inside the evil minds of some of the most iconic names in WWE history.
Peacock today announced that its first original WWE series, WWE EVIL, will begin airing exclusively on Thursday, March 24.
Created and hosted by John Cena, the 8-part docu series is the latest expansion of WWE programming on Peacock and the first ever original from WWE Studios. Taking an unprecedented look inside the psyche of WWE’s most diabolical antagonists, the series reveals the impact superstars have had on popular culture.
“As Peacock continues to expand its WWE programming, we’re thrilled to bring the new WWE Evil original series to the platform, working with the one and only John Cena,” said Benny Reuven, VP of Unscripted Entertainment at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. . “There is no one better than Cena himself to immerse viewers in the thoughts of WWE’s most ferocious villains. We can’t wait for WWE fans to devour this show.”
Each hour-long episode of this psychological reveal dives deep into one infamous heel, revealing rare behind-the-scenes details of some of the biggest names in the industry. These “villains” have undoubtedly shaped pop culture for decades, with a huge nostalgic impact that spills over into popular culture today.
WWE EVIL reveals new details about the characters that defined the WWE generation, including each villain’s backstory, their key rivalries, and career-defining moments.
WWE EVIL superstars include:
EPISODE 1 – “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan: Hulk Hogan travels to “Hollywood”, betraying his fans and beliefs in order to become the personification of evil.
EPISODE 2 – The Miz: From reality star to superstar; Mike Mizanin has taken fame to new heights with his villainous alter ego The Miz.
EPISODE 3 – Sasha Banks: Inside each of us lives a villain. Sasha Banks releases her to become “The Boss”.
EPISODE 4 – Brothers of Destruction: Brothers and Frenemies The Undertaker and Kane team up to become the worst duo in the WWE.
EPISODE 5 – Randy Orton: The evolution of the “evil” Randy Orton into the “Legend Slayer” unleashes the true demons lurking within.
EPISODE 6 – Stephanie McMahon: Stephanie McMahon emerges from her father’s shadow to create a legacy of power and corruption in the WWE.
EPISODE 7 – Ric Flair: Witness how “the dirtiest player in the game” Ric Flair became one of WWE’s greatest villains.
EPISODE 8 – Roman Reigns: Hated good guy to adored bad guy; Roman Reigns finds new life as he embraces his dark side.
WWE EVIL was created by executive producer John Cena. As the show’s narrator, Cena brings his bad side back to life while also celebrating other superstars who, like him, have become pop culture icons.
As the exclusive US home of WWE streaming, Peacock offers fans a catalog of compelling content in addition to premium live events. With a vast repository of iconic WWE historical moments and events, WWE on Peacock is made even bigger with the addition of the very first original series co-produced by WWE Studios and Bunim Murray Productions. For more information about WWE on Peacock, visit: www.PeacockTV.com/sports/WWE.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Creator / Executive Producer / Narrator: John Cena
Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director: Mika Brown
Executive Producers: Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn for WWE; Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam and Steve Ezell for Bunim Murray Productions
Studio: WWE Studios
Production Company: Co-production with Buim Murray Productions.
Format: revelry 8 x 60
SERIES DESCRIPTION:
The battle between good and evil is as old as time itself. But the line between the two is often blurred…and sometimes which side you’re on is just a matter of perspective. This exciting topic is the focus of WWE EVIL, an entertaining psychological reveal in the minds of the most diabolical villains in WWE history. Venture into the deepest and darkest recesses of the psyche of these WWE superstars, uncovering dastardly secrets and exploring the real motives behind their fall to the dark side. Research the best rogues in WWE; from Ric Flair’s Nature Boy, The Miz and Sasha Banks’ Lawful Boss, to Stephanie McMahon’s Billionaire Princess, Randy Orton’s The Viper and Hollywood’s Hulk Hogan, to The Brothers of Destruction and the head of the table himself, Roman Reigns! Find out why there is no light without darkness and why there can be no hero… without a real villain.