WWE is set to land on Netflix very soon, with a highly anticipated episode of Monday Night Raw scheduled for January 6. Wrestling fans can look forward to hours of fresh content on the streaming platform. However, WWE won’t be the only wrestling-related offering on Netflix.
Here’s a look at some other wrestling-inspired projects already available for streaming:
Fighting With My Family: A biographical comedy-drama film that tells the origins of WWE’s Paige [now AEW’s Saraya] and her journey from a wrestling family in Norwich, England, to becoming one of wrestling’s most captivating female stars.
Mr. McMahon: This docuseries delves into Vince McMahon’s controversial leadership of WWE, highlighting the company’s record-breaking highs and significant challenges during his tenure.
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Wrestlers: A documentary series offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), focusing on the organization’s new ownership and a roster of rising stars striving to make an impact beyond the ring.
The Big Show Show: A family sitcom featuring Paul ‘The Big Show’ Wight as a fictionalized version of himself, navigating life at home with his wife and three daughters after retiring from professional wrestling. Fans can expect cameos from Mick Foley, Mark Henry, and more.
The Queen of Villains: A Japanese miniseries focusing on the life of Dump Matsumoto, a notorious female wrestler from the 1980s, blending biographical drama with fictional elements to depict her rise as an intimidating figure in the wrestling world.
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The Main Event: A family-friendly film where an 11-year-old boy discovers a magical wrestling mask that grants him super strength, allowing him to pursue his dream of becoming a WWE superstar.
Against The Ropes: A drama series that follows a woman recently released from prison who seeks to reconnect with her daughter by entering the world of lucha libre wrestling, embracing the sport’s challenges and culture.
GLOW: Set in the 1980s, this comedy-drama series chronicles the lives of a group of women who reinvent themselves as part of the iconic Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling promotion, blending personal struggles with the flamboyant world of televised wrestling.
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Heels: A drama series centered on two brothers (played by Stephen and Robbie Amell) who run a family-owned wrestling promotion in small-town Georgia. Heels explores their personal and professional conflicts as they portray rivals in the ring.
30 for 30: Nature Boy: A documentary film from ESPN’s “30 for 30” series, profiling the life and career of professional wrestling legend Ric Flair, known as “Nature Boy,” highlighting his influence on the sport and personal challenges.
These projects show that there is a market for wrestling in the mainstream, and WWE will soon carve its own place on the world’s most popular streaming platform. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE and its exciting move to Netflix.