Ruthless Aggression

Synopsis

For the first time ever, hear the true stories from those who lived it, and witness the emergence of an entire new generation of Superstars, who would change WWE forever. 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.

First Air Date: 2020-02-16

Last Air Date: 2021-11-22

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: WWE Network

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Top Cast

Pat McAfee as Narrator
Michael Coulthard as Michael Cole
Brian Gewirtz as Self
Dwayne Johnson as The Rock
Steve Austin as Stone Cold
Bruce Prichard as Self
Paul Levesque as Triple H
Kurt Angle as Kurt Angle
John Cena as John Cena
John Layfield as JBL

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: It's Time to Shake Things Up (2020-02-16)

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.
Ep. 2: Enter John Cena (2020-02-17)

With Vince McMahon’s declaration of Ruthless Aggression to the entire WWE locker room, a polarizing rookie Superstar attempts to grab the brass ring and shake things up. Enter 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. Featuring brand-new, never-before-heard commentary from The Dr. of Thuganomics himself.
Ep. 3: Evolution (2020-02-24)

As The Ruthless Aggression Era dawned, Triple H pushed forward the Evolution of sports-entertainment with Ric Flair, Randy Orton & Batista. Relive the formation and triumphs of the group that launched and revitalized the careers of its members and dominated WWE in the early-2000s. 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.
Ep. 4: The Next Big Thing (2020-03-02)

Seeking “The Next Big Thing,” WWE finds Brock Lesnar. He becomes an in-ring monster — and a master of Ruthless Aggression behind the scenes. 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. Relive Lesnar’s rise to the top, rivalries with The Rock and Hulk Hogan and his decision to depart WWE for eight years.
Ep. 5: Civil War: Raw vs. SmackDown (2020-03-09)

WWE's first-ever brand extension divides its roster and sparks civil war between Raw and SmackDown. As competition heats up between brands, Eddie Guerrero, JBL, Edge and others showcase Ruthless Aggression as they capitalize on their newfound opportunity to become stars. 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