Series synopsis
Ruthless Aggression is an American documentary television series that premiered on WWE Network on February 16, 2020. It stars Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Dave Bautista and Brock Lesnar.
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 r ...
Premise
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.
Premise: It's time to shake things up.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ric Flair as Ric Flair
- Randy Orton as Randy Orton
- Dave Bautista as Batista
- Brock Lesnar as Brock Lesnar
- Eddie Guerrero as Eddie Guerrero
- Paul Wight as Big Show
- Mark Calaway as Undertaker
- Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio as Rey Mysterio
Supporting cast
- Dwayne Johnson as The Rock
- Pat McAfee as Narrator
- Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah as Kofi Kingston
- Hulk Hogan as Hulk Hogan
- Gregory Shane Helms as Self
- Mick Foley as Mick Foley
- Eric Bischoff as Eric Bischoff
- Darren Matthews as William Regal
- Glenn Jacobs as Kane
- Booker Huffman, Jr. as Booker T
- Adam Copeland as Edge
- Bill Goldberg as Goldberg
Guest cast
- Ric Flair as Ric Flair
- Randy Orton as Randy Orton
- Dave Bautista as Batista
- Brock Lesnar as Brock Lesnar
- Eddie Guerrero as Eddie Guerrero
- Paul Wight as Big Show
- Mark Calaway as Undertaker
- Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio as Rey Mysterio
- Dwayne Johnson as The Rock
- Pat McAfee as Narrator
- Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah as Kofi Kingston
- Hulk Hogan as Hulk Hogan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | February 16, 2020 | March 9, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 5 | November 21, 2021 | November 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Time to Shake Things Up 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. |
February 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Enter John Cena 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. |
February 17, 2020 |
| 3 |
Evolution 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. |
February 24, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hollywood Rock 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. |
November 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
Innovations 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. |
November 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
The First Revolution 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. |
November 22, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WWE Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 22, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |