"Step behind the curtain to dissect sports entertainment's most volatile backstage feuds and legendary ring confrontations."
A&E's WWE Rivals elevates professional wrestling history beyond the ring, dissecting the intense creative clashes and genuine animosity fueling iconic showdowns. Led by roundtable analyses featuring legends and insiders, the documentary series deconstructs how personal friction molded industry-defining storylines. With Season 5 concluded, fans rely on our tracker to monitor updates on upcoming installments, broadcast schedules, and future archival deep dives exploring sports entertainment's fiercest confrontations.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Feb 16, 2025 | "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Undertaker | |
| E2 | Feb 23, 2025 | "Rowdy" Roddy Piper Vs. Mr. T | |
| E3 | Mar 02, 2025 | Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior | |
| E4 | Mar 09, 2025 | Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels | |
| E5 | Mar 16, 2025 | The Rock vs. Mick Foley | |
| E6 | Mar 23, 2025 | Ric Flair vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat | |
| E7 | Mar 30, 2025 | Shawn Michaels vs. Scott Hall | |
| E8 | Apr 06, 2025 | Undertaker vs. Triple H | |
| E9 | Apr 13, 2025 | Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins | |
| E10 | May 24, 2026 | Ric Flair vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage | |
| E11 | May 24, 2026 | Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch |
Release Window: Late Winter/Early Spring
WWE Rivals has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 3 years, typically returning in February. Debuting in 2022 as a flagship documentary series for A&E, the program has established itself as a cornerstone of the network's Sunday night block. Its production cycle is closely tied to the lead-up to WrestleMania, ensuring that new episodes capitalize on the peak season of professional wrestling interest.
The series consistently delivers deep dives into legendary feuds with a high level of reliability and production value. Throughout its broadcast history, it has served as a pivotal component of the Biography: WWE Legends programming expansion. This strategic scheduling has allowed the show to maintain a predictable presence on the television calendar, rarely deviating from its established early-year launch window.