It was about a year ago when we first got some initial details on WWE Evil, a new series created and hosted by John Cena that features some of the best bad guys in WWE history.
More information about the series was revealed today and it’s very easy to watch. The main thing you need is a Peacock streaming subscription and the patience to wait until March 24th.
The official trailer for the series is at the top of this post. Here is additional background information on WWE Evil courtesy of the WWE website:
Peacock announced today 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” 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.
The eight episodes of the series will feature the following all-time great heels, as well as The Miz, in this order:
EPISODE 1 – “Hollywood” Hulk HoganStoryline: Hulk Hogan travels to Hollywood, betraying his fans and beliefs to become the epitome of evil.
EPISODE 2 – The Miz: From reality TV 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 nemesis The Undertaker and Kane team up to become the worst duo in the WWE.
EPISODE 5 – Randy Orton: Randy Orton’s “evil” evolution into “Legendary Assassin” 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: From the hated good guy to the beloved bad guy; Roman Reigns finds new life as he embraces his dark side.
Are you excited to check out WWE Evil, the Cagesiders? Which episode(s) are you most looking forward to?