The essential episodes of Biography: WWE Legends
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Biography: WWE Legends — each pick states its reason.
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The film traces the story of the man who became WWE’s biggest star in the 90s. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s authentic, fiery personality epitomized WWE’s “Attitude Era” and transformed him into a pop culture icon. After nearly being paralyzed by a neck injury, Austin made one of the greatest comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
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The 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.
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The film follows the unique, multifaceted career of Mick Foley, a 2013 WWE Hall of Fame inductee better known as “Mankind.” A fan favorite during WWE’s “Attitude Era,” Foley shocked audiences in 1998 during a career defining match as he was thrown off the top of the Hell in a Cell by Undertaker.
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The film tells the story of Bret Hart, one of the greatest technical athletes in WWE history, earning him nicknames “The Hit Man” and “The Excellence of Execution.” Throughout his storied career, the five-time WWE title holder famously defeated “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ric Flair and Yokozuna, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.
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How did a nice Jewish boy from Oklahoma become an unstoppable WWE Superstar earning an unprecedented record of 173-0? This episode follows the story of Goldberg, a wrecking machine who dominated his competitors with brute force. Dogged by drama following his controversial match against the legend Bret Hart, Goldberg stepped out of the ring for 12 years. However, Goldberg returned to the squared circle winning his second Universal Championship in front of his proud son before being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018.
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This episode tells the incredible story of 1996 Olympic gold medalist and four-time WWE Champion, Kurt Angle. Angle's unparalleled competitive streak and physical power made him one of the most successful WWE Superstars of all time, beating some of the great Superstars of The Attitude Era. But years of injuries and multiple broken necks drove Angle to a pain pill dependency that almost took the wrestling machine out. With the help of his family, Angle recovered from addiction and in 2017 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Get to know Edge--the Rated-R Superstar. His lifelong passion for wrestling drove him through the freezing-cold Canadian independent circuit to a white-hot WWE contract in 1997, where he manifested his dream of being a tag team with his best friend, Christian. But despite Edge's dedication to his craft and death-defying stunts, he struggled to be taken seriously in the ring; and pushed himself to the point of a debilitating injury, forcing him to retire in 2011. Edge found happiness in family and success acting in television, but the ring whispered his name...and in 2020 Edge returned to the squared circle to the ecstatic cheers of his legions of fan.
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Witness the rise of the Ultimate Underdog, Rey Mysterio Jr. Growing up, Rey was immersed in the Mexican tradition of Lucha Libre, and studied under his uncle, the masked luchador, Rey Mysterio Sr. and although Rey only stood at 5-foot-6, this high-flying virtuoso inherited his uncle's name, and proceeded to conquer the U.S. Rey's revolutionary style and mythical storylines have thrilled audiences and earned him championships. Rey is adored by his fans and beloved by his family, who are continuing his legacy and joining him in the ring.
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On a Sunday night in March, 1985, the pop cultural universe was rocked by an explosive event known as WrestleMania. This episode chronicles the making of the first WrestleMania, when Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, and others took over Madison Square Garden and created the greatest wrestling event of all time.
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Known as the "Ninth Wonder of the World", Joanie Lee Laurer transcended all traditional boundaries of what a female could accomplish in Sports Entertainment. As a child, Joanie had dreams of being someone special. As Chyna, Joanie took the WWE by storm. From day one, Chyna was unique. Debuting as a bodyguard for the men who made up the legendary faction "Degeneration X" she made an immediate and lasting impact on the industry. She remains the only women in history to ever win the highly coveted WWE Intercontinental Championship. Her fame transcended sports entertainment but led her down a path of addiction and tragedy that ended her life too soon.
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Jerry “The King” Lawler is a once-in-a-lifetime Superstar whose career spanned generations. As he celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first match, Lawler looks back at his unlikely journey to the top of sports entertainment. From headlining sold-out shows in Memphis, to a wild appearance with comedian Andy Kaufman on Late Night with David Letterman, Lawler didn’t disappoint. He eventually made his way to the WWE, where ‘The King of Wrestling’ became the soundtrack of the Attitude Era on the commentary desk. This one-hour Biography features Lawler like never before as he openly discusses his personal life as well as his near-death experience on live television a decade ago.
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Growing-up in East Austin, Texas, Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. always had an outsized vision of the possibilities for himself; his iconic rivalry and promos with Ric Flair set the path for an entire industry.
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The “Iron Sheik” is one of the most iconic villains in WWE history–but the arduous journey of the man, Hossein Khosrow Vaziri has never been told. This one-time bodyguard for the Shah of Iran escaped his country in fear for his life. Without the ability to speak any English at all, he somehow transformed himself into one of the most hated and beloved characters of all time. As the “Iron Sheik” he represented the ultimate threat but Khosrow was living the American Dream with his beautiful wife and daughters. But, despite the fame and fortune, struggles with addiction and family tragedy all played a part in his incredible story.
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In the season premiere, third-generation WWE superstar Randy Orton battles personal demons and substance abuse issues while working to becoming one of the greatest WWE Superstars of his generation.
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The self-described GOAT, Paul Heyman has been a legendary influence in sports entertainment for over four decades. The child of a Holocaust survivor, Paul has the tenacious ability to fight for everything he has gotten--from being a ringside photographer at age 15, to an on-screen manager on national television at age 21, to promoting the third largest wrestling organization, ECW at age 28; Paul Heyman has remained in the spotlight by constantly reinventing himself and staying ahead of the industry. Whether on screen or behind the scenes, there is no better mouthpiece than Paul Heyman as Paul has been the catalyst in helping to cultivate some of the biggest names in sports entertainment, like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Brock Lesnar. This biography has captured not only the essence of Paul Heyman the professional, but also captured Paul Heyman personally as Paul discusses his relationship with his family, and what they have meant to his success.
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