A&E Network is partnering with WWE Studios to produce five
original two-hour documentaries under the award-winning “Biography”
banner showcasing some of the most iconic WWE Superstars of all
time, including “Macho Man” Randy Savage®, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper™,
Booker T®, Stone Cold Steve Austin® and Shawn Michaels®. Through
these in-depth films helmed by some of the industry’s top directors
and storytellers, “Biography” continues its focus on meaningful
events and personalities as well as their impact on our culture.
Through new and archival interviews and never-before-seen footage,
each feature length film will give fans an in-depth look at the
early lives, rise to fame and careers of some of the most
influential stars in WWE history.
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“We are thrilled for the tremendous opportunity to partner with
WWE Studios to produce these special films that honor some of the
most impactful personalities who have left a lasting imprint on pop
culture,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and
Head of Programming, A&E Network.
“We are thrilled to partner with A&E, and be in business
with award-winning directors Billy Corben, Joe Lavine and George
Roy, as we bring these documentaries to life,” said Susan Levison,
Senior Vice President & Head of WWE Studios. “This project
further solidifies WWE Studios’ commitment to deliver new
programming across genres and platforms.”
The first three films, currently in pre-production and slated to
air in Spring 2020, include:
Biography: “Macho Man” Randy Savage – Directed by Billy
Corben (“Cocaine Cowboys,” “Screwball,” “The U”), this film will
tell the larger-than-life story of one of the most colorful and
charismatic Superstars to ever step foot inside the ring. With two
WWE Championships, four WCW® World Championships and a 14-month
reign as Intercontinental Champion, Savage became known for his
famous catch phrases, larger-than-life personality and the
enormous, flashy robes he wore into the ring. He was inducted into
the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.
Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper – Directed by Emmy and
Peabody Award winner Joe Lavine (ESPN 30 for 30 “Playing for the
Mob,” HBO “Namath”) this film focuses on “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, who
is universally considered one of WWE’s greatest villains. During
his Hall of Fame career, he played the role of the antagonist
against a who’s who of WWE greats, while amassing more than 30
championships.
Biography: Booker T – Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award
winner George Roy (“The Curse of the Bambino”, “Mayweather”), this
film showcases one of the greatest Superstars in sports
entertainment history. Booker T is an 11-time WCW Tag Team
Champion, a six-time World Champion, winner of the 2006 King of the
Ring Tournament, and a two-time (2013 and 2019) inductee into the
WWE Hall of Fame. In addition to his Hall of Fame career in the
ring, Booker T also went on to become a color commentator for WWE’s
weekly programming.
Directors for Biography: Stone Cold Steve Austin and
Biography: Shawn Michaels will be announced at a later date.
These films are slated to air in 2021.
The celebrated ‘Biography’ brand continues to highlight
newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising
points-of-view and remains the defining source for true stories
from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our
time. Extensive on-air and branded digital content, including short
form, will roll-out on all platforms, including Biography.com, the
home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and
influencers.
The WWE “Biography” documentaries are produced by WWE
Studios for A&E Network. Executive producers for WWE
Studios are Kevin Dunn, Chris Kaiser and Richard
Lowell. Executive producers for A&E Network are
Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson.
About A&E NetworkA&E leads the cultural
conversation through high-quality, thought provoking original
programming with a unique point of view. Whether it’s the network’s
distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality, or
groundbreaking documentary, A&E always makes entertainment an
art. The A&E website is located at aetv.com. Follow us on
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entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses
that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a
global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment
on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and
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