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WWE Network will be debuting a new docuseries based on the Ruthless Aggression Era.
The first episode is set to debut on Sunday, February 16, on-demand starting at 10 a.m. ET on the WWE Network. Additional episodes will be added every Monday at 10 a.m. ET beginning Monday, February 17.
WWE’s Ruthless Aggression era was between 2002 and 2007, with stars such as John Cena, Randy Orton, and Brock Lesnar in the forefront.
During this era, WWE introduced the brand split, as well as matches such like Elimination Chamber, and the Money In the Bank ladder match.
WWE released the following details on each episode.
Episode 1 – It’s Time To Shake Things Up
Available Sunday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. ET
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.
Episode 2 – Enter John Cena
Available Monday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. ET
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.
Episode 3 – Evolution
Available Monday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. ET
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.
Episode 4 – The Next Big Thing
Available Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m. ET
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.
Episode 5 – Civil War: Raw vs. SmackDown
Available Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m. ET
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.
Check out the official trailer
The docuseries will feature brand-new interviews with John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Kevin Owens, Paul Heyman, The Miz, Bruce Prichard, and Mark Henry. Each episode will include never-before-seen footage from that time period.