WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats Discussion (2025)

[Chris]

Triple H, Undertaker Seek the Next Generation of Wrestling Superstars in 'WWE LFG' Competition Series

The WWE is ready to discover a new crop of wrestling superstars with the help of some of the sport's most recognizable legends.

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The WWE is ready to discover a new crop of wrestling superstars with the help of some of the sport’s most recognizable legends.

A&E and the WWE announced on Friday that Paul “Triple H” Levesque, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley will be mentoring the next generation of athletes for the new competition series, “WWE LFG.”

“A&E has proved to be an excellent home for WWE content, and we’re excited to partner with their fantastic team on these new show concepts and the latest season of WWE Rivals,” WWE CCO Triple H said in a statement.

“Literally filled with blood, sweat and tears, there’s never been a series that combines in-ring action, behind-the-scenes reality, high-stakes drama and some of WWE’s greatest icons all in one package. From total unknowns to legends, ‘LFG’ will give viewers a raw, ground-up, 360-degree view of what it truly takes to make it in the WWE,” A+E Networks programming President Rob Sharenow added. “Our collaboration with WWE has clearly struck a chord with audiences, and we’re excited to continue producing premium content that resonates with a diverse viewership.”

In “LFG” — which stands for “Legends and Future Greats,” not that other coincidental initialism — the existing legends will mentor aspiring wrestlers as they compete in the ring with WWE contracts on the line. The series will also feature behind-the-scenes content of their training process.

Executive producers for WWE are Levesque, Michaels, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser,
and Jeremy Borash, with Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson EPing for A&E.

Additionally, the network also announced “WWE Greatest Moments,” a clip show hosted by Michael Cole with special guests “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan and Kevin Owens; as well as the return of “WWE Rivals.”

“WWE LFG” premieres in early 2025 on A&E.

 

[Deadd2009]

So it's Tough Enough but with bigger names

 

[Dale]

Great to read about Mickie being in the fold. Get her back properly already.

 

[Mitch Buchannon]

Great to read about Mickie being in the fold. Get her back properly already.

I remember reading that Aldis hinted that there was something involving her coming up

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Sounds fun. In his most recent interview nick said Mickie would be up for one more run or something behind the scenes. They way she was treat by the ex owner and Kevin Dunn was extremely disrespectful to one of the pioneers of womens wrestling. Mickie, Trish, Lita and Chyna( who doesn't get hardly any credit for elevating womens wrestling)

But regards of the show it should be fun and I'm looking forward to seeing who tries out.

 

[Chris]

 

[Deadd2009]

I know we have the A&E discussion thread but I figured people would want to talk about this show specifically since it's gonna be close to Tough Enough

411MANIA | Spoiler On Match Taped For WWE LFG

WWE taped a match for their new WWE LFG show on Tuesday, and the spoiler is online.

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[Chris]

A&E sets airdates for new high-octane WWE programming lineup kicking off Sunday, Feb. 16

New York, NY – January 27, 2025 – WWE and A&E to unleash a brand-new slate of programming starting with the premiere of the intense new competition series “WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats),” the debut of “WWE’s Greatest Moments” and the return of “WWE Rivals”. These projects continue the brands...

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WWE and A&E to unleash a brand-new slate of programming starting with the premiere of the intense new competition series “WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats),” the debut of “WWE’s Greatest Moments” and the return of “WWE Rivals”. These projects continue the brands multi-year programming partnership with over 180 hours of original content airing over the next three years.

Beginning Sunday, February 16th at 8pm ET, “WWE LFG”, an action-packed, competitive series, redefines what it takes to make it in WWE. Each week, sixteen WWE hopefuls push their limits to earn the ultimate prize: a coveted spot on NXT, WWE’s developmental series featuring the brightest rising stars in professional wrestling. For the first time ever, viewers get an inside look at the grueling training process including intense in-ring matches and behind-the-scenes footage. The participants receive world-class coaching from iconic WWE Legends such as Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James, and Bubba Ray Dudley. In addition to the legendary coaches, a pair of WWE Hall of Famers - Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, and Shawn Michaels, WWE’s Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative – help guide the competitors as they earn points for their electrifying performances.

Immediately following at 9:30pm ET/PT, “WWE Rivals” returns for an all-new season bringing WWE's most legendary rivalries to life like never before. Actor, comedian and WWE Superfan, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias leads a round table and unfiltered discussion with WWE icons including Cody Rhodes, Kevin Nash, Kevin Owens, John Bradshaw Layfield, and more. In each one-hour episode, viewers will experience iconic battles and defining moments closer than ever with epic match footage paired with insider commentary. This season, the untold truths of epic rivalries will include Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior, "Rowdy” Roddy Piper vs. Mr. T, Shawn Michaels vs. Scott Hall, "Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Undertaker, The Rock vs. Mick Foley, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, and Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch and more.

Rounding out the night at 10:30pm ET/PT, new series “WWE’s Greatest Moments” offers fans a chance to count down the most iconic events in WWE history. Hosted by legendary play-by-play announcer Michael Cole, each half-hour episode will feature WWE Superstars and Legends—including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles and more—sharing their personal memories from some of the most unforgettable moments in WWE history. The series will count down the most unforgettable moments from every era of SmackDown and Monday Night Raw to premium live events like Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. It will also explore legendary moments from Superstars like CM Punk and the groundbreaking factions of DX and NWO.

WWE-themed series and specials to air exclusively on A&E platforms and to be distributed worldwide by A+E Networks.

“WWE LFG” is produced for A&E by WWE. Executive producers for WWE are Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Shawn Michaels, and Jeremy Borash, with Rob Sharenow, Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serving as executive producers for A&E.

“WWE Rivals” is produced for A&E by WWE. Executive producers for WWE are Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser and Marc Pomarico. Elaine Frontain Bryant, and Jonathan Partridge serve as executive producers for A&E.

“WWE’s Greatest Moments” is produced for A&E by WWE. “Executive Producers for WWE are Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser and Marc Pomarico. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Brad Abramson, and Jonathan Partridge serve as Executive Producers for A&E.

 

[Kairi HoHo]

I usually only watch the Rivals stuff but maybe might check out the new stuff coming in a few Weeks.

 

[Leon TrotSky]

Gotta say I dislike the "to win a contract" thing on instinct. Reminds me of game show NXT in a bad way. Plus all these people are contracted anyway, IDK why they'd pretend otherwise