 From Tough Enough to Next Gen, several WWE "reality" shows over the years have been firmly focused on finding future greats. LFG, premiering this Sunday, February 16th at 8/7c on A&E, will continue that legacy. A handful of legends will essentially serve as coaches on the program to offer expertise and occasionally put the rising rookies in their place. That includes Bubba Ray Dudley, a 30-plus-year veteran of the business and tag team icon who now doubles as an analyst for Busted Open Radio.
The WWE Hall of Famer spoke to WrestleRant ahead of LFG's premiere about the role he'll have on the series, tips for younger talent, his take on today's wrestling landscape, the time he's spent at the WWE Performance Center, and more.
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Exclusive: Raquel Rodriguez Talks WarGames, Liv Morgan Reunion and Battling an Autoimmune Disease12/2/2024  Saturday's Survivor Series premium live event saw Rhea Ripley's star-studded squad reign supreme over Women's World Champion Liv Morgan's in WarGames. Raquel Rodriguez was among those who went to war alongside Morgan and fought valiantly before eating defeat.
Rodriguez is no stranger to the double cages, as it was four years ago that she herself won a WarGames match for her team by pinning IYO SKY. That monumental milestone put her on the path toward becoming NXT Women's Champion, a feat she ultimately accomplished the subsequent spring. Reflecting on that career-changing night in 2020 inspired Rodriguez, who spoke to WrestleRant for an exclusive interview ahead of Survivor Series about the opportunity to return to WarGames, being back on WWE TV following a long layoff, reuniting with Morgan, and more. Exclusive: Michael Waldron Talks 'Heels' on Netflix, CM Punk and Bringing Wrestling Into the MCU11/24/2024  Heels, one of the best original pro wrestling-centric series in recent years, has officially joined the Netflix family.
The show ran for two seasons on Starz between 2021 and 2023 before being unceremoniously canceled. It featured Stephen Amell in the lead as Jack Spade along with Alexander Ludwig, Mary McCormack and Allen Maldonado, among others. What went on in the ring was far from Heels' only focus. It followed the tumultuous relationship of two brothers attempting to carry the legacy of their late father's beloved wrestling promotion and the many obstacles they, and everyone else behind the scenes of Duffy Wrestling League, were forced to face along the way. Season 2's incredible cliffhanger of an ending left the door open for a third season that has yet to materialize. Michael Waldron, who served as its creator and an executive producer, hopes that its arrival on Netflix will increases its chances of being brought back in the not-too-distant future. Exclusive: Caleb Konley Explains Why You Should Be Watching Juggalo Championship Wrestling10/9/2024  If you're looking for an alternative to the alternative to the alternative in wrestling, Juggalo Championship Wrestling is for you.
Insane Clown Posse's Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope founded JCW in 1999 and have been a staple of the independent scene ever since. They've largely specialized in hardcore wrestling and have amassed an incredible roster of talent over the years. As part of ICP's Train of Terror Tour, JCW will be hitting the road for the remainder of October, culminating in ICW's 31st annual Hallowicked show on Halloween night in Detroit. JCW airs episode of its flagship show, Lunacy, every Wednesday on YouTube where current JCW American Champion Caleb Konley is prominently featured.  With the wave of momentum Dijak was riding in the first few months of 2024 in NXT having had show-stealing performance after show-stealing performance, many fans figured his breakout year was bound to continue, especially once he was drafted back to the Raw roster shortly following WrestleMania 40.
Although Dijak has continued to kill it inside the squared circle, it hasn't been with WWE. The former Ring of Honor Top Prospect Tournament winner shocked the wrestling world when he announced that WWE opted not to renew his contract at the end of June. He wasted no time returning to the independent circuit, showing up at Blitzkrieg Pro within a day of his deal expiring. After a summer of standout matches across countless promotions, Donovan Dijak has found a new home in MLW. Over a dozen years removed from their last chat at Chaotic Wrestling, WrestleRant's Graham "GSM" Matthews caught up with Dijak to discuss what sold him on signing with the promotion, the positives of his time in WWE, finally getting the freedom to executed his freedom to the fullest extent, and much more. |
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