WWE Ruthless Aggression is a docuseries that premiered on February 16, 2020 on the WWE Network.
Summary[]
WWE Ruthless Aggression will feature brand-new interviews with Cena, Batista, Orton, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, The Miz, Paul Heyman, Bruce Prichard and many more, giving WWE fans firsthand accounts of events that transpired in front of, and behind, the camera. Each episode is also packed with rare and never-before-seen footage, providing unprecedented access to the Ruthless Aggression Era.
Hosts[]
- Michael Rapaport
Episodes[]
Season 1 (2020)[]
No. | Title | Original air date | Notes |
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1 | It’s Time To Shake Things Up | February 16, 2020 | As The Monday Night War comes to a close, WWE reckons with the challenges that arise from its acquisition of WCW and the departure of established Superstars like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and The Rock, as well as makes the bold decision to split its roster between two brands. |
2 | Enter John Cena | February 17, 2020 | A new, if polarizing, Superstar emerges in the form of John Cena. After enjoying initial success, Cena struggles to find himself as a performer and realizes he’s on on the brink of being fired — that is, until his adoption of new persona launches him to new heights. |
3 | Evolution | February 24, 2020 | No faction ruled the Ruthless Aggression Era more than Evolution, the dominant union of Triple H, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista. Find out what brought the four legends together and, for the first time ever, learn about the obstacles that threatened to derail Evolution from the start. |
4 | The Next Big Thing | March 2, 2020 | Follow Brock Lesnar’s meteoric rise in WWE and get the full story behind his controversial and headline-making decision to abruptly leave in 2004 — at arguably the pinnacle of his young career — to pursue endeavors outside sports-entertainment. |
5 | Civil War: Raw vs. SmackDown | March 9, 2020 | Go in depth on WWE’s groundbreaking decision to split its roster between two brands, Raw and SmackDown, from the myriad behind-the-scenes challenges, to the intense competition that erupted between the brands and their Superstars |
Season 2 (2021–)[]
No. | Title | Original air date | Notes |
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6 | Hollywood Rock | November 21, 2021 | When the WWE Universe begins to reject The People's Champion during his transition to Hollywood, The Rock embraces his newfound role as a despised antagonist, leading to one of the most entertaining runs in WWE history. |
7 | Innovations | November 22, 2021 | As WWE embarks on a new era, the creation of new innovative concepts such as Elimination Chamber, Money in The Bank and Taboo Tuesday invigorates WWE programming. |
8 | The First Revolution | November 22, 2021 | Female Superstars of WWE's Ruthless Aggression Era prove what they are truly capable of and carve out a substantial role for themselves in WWE. |
9 | The Resurrection of Shawn Michaels | November 22, 2021 | After a four-year hiatus from the ring due to major back surgery, Shawn Michaels returns to WWE to write a new ending to his legendary career. |
10 | Securing the Future | November 22, 2021 | The early stages of WWE’s developmental system in OVW, along with other unconventional experiments such as WWE Tough Enough, usher in a new generation of Superstars headlined by Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton and The Miz. |
External links[]
List of WWE Ruthless Aggression episodes |
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Season One |
It’s Time To Shake Things Up • Enter John Cena • Evolution • The Next Big Thing • Civil War: Raw vs. SmackDown |
Season Two |
Hollywood Rock • Innovations • The First Revolution • The Resurrection of Shawn Michaels • Securing the Future • Best of Ruthless Aggression |
Current World Wrestling Entertainment programming |
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Primary television |
Raw • SmackDown • NXT • NXT Level Up |
Secondary television |
The Bump • Main Event |
Classic programming |
MSG Classics • The Vintage • Classics On Demand |
Television specials |
Hall of Fame • Tribute to the Troops |
Pay-per-view |
List of pay-per-view events • Free for All • WWE Kickoff Show |
Former programming |
WWWF Championship Wrestling • WWF All-Star Wrestling • WWF Superstars of Wrestling • WWF Wrestling Challenge • Tuesday Night Titans • WWF Super Astros • WWF Action Zone • WWE Heat • WWE Velocity • WWF Shotgun • WWF Shotgun Saturday Night • WWE Confidential • Total Divas • Total Bellas • WWE Saturday Morning Slam • 205 Live |
Television channels |
USA Network • Fox |