On Monday, January 27, WWE and A&E announced dates and times for the return of the much-anticipated WWE Superstar Sunday, set to feature three back-to-back-to-back programs including a returning favorite and two debuting shows. The programs are part of an expanded partnership that will see over 180 hours of original content air across A&E over the next three years.
WWE Superstar Sunday on A&E Features WWE LFG, WWE’s Greatest Moments, WWE Rivals
WWE and A&E have partnered on a fantastic slate of programming for WWE Superstar Sunday and it all kicks off on Sunday, February 16.
WWE LFG starts the night at 8 pm. As WWE describes the new show on its website, the action-packed competition-style series, “redefines what it takes to make it in WWE. Each week, sixteen WWE hopefuls push their limits to earn the ultimate prize: a coveted spot on NXT, WWE’s developmental series featuring the brightest rising stars in professional wrestling. For the first time ever, viewers get an inside look at the grueling training process including intense in-ring matches and behind-the-scenes footage. The participants receive world-class coaching from iconic WWE Legends such as Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James, and Bubba Ray Dudley. In addition to the legendary coaches, a pair of WWE Hall of Famers – Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, and Shawn Michaels, WWE’s Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative – help guide the competitors as they earn points for their electrifying performances.”
Following WWE LFG at 9:30 pm is the return of the WWE Superstar Sunday fan-favorite WWE Rivals. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is on tap to host this season and he’ll be joined by a round table including Cody Rhodes, Kevin Nash, John Bradshaw Layfield, Kevin Owens, and more. This season of Rivals will feature at least seven episodes with recent and historic rivalries being covered in each one-hour installment. Rivals gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic battles and defining moments in WWE history all while featuring rare match footage and commentary from some of the top names in wrestling. According to WWE’s announcement, this season will feature the stories of, “Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper vs. Mr. T, Shawn Michaels vs. Scott Hall, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Undertaker, The Rock vs. Mick Foley, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, and Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch and more.
Last but not least on the WWE Superstar Sunday lineup, at 10:30 pm, is the brand-new series, WWE’s Greatest Moments. Hosted by Michael Cole, WWE’s Greatest Moments is a countdown-style show featuring a series of half-hour episodes with legends and superstars sharing memories from some of the most unforgettable, iconic moments in the company’s history. Slated for the inaugural season include moments from all eras of Raw and SmackDown along with major PLEs including WrestleMania and Royal Rumble. The series, which will include commentary from ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Hulk Hogan, and more, will also look at the defining career of CM Punk and the groundbreaking factions of DX and the nWo.
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