Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are on the hunt, looking for rare WWE memorabilia on “The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures.”
According to today’s announcement regarding A+E Networks’ new programming slate, WWE Studios will expand their partnership with the network with the new series; “The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures” is currently the working title for the show. A series of five “Biography” specials showcasing “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Booker T, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels had previously been announced.
“A&E has always been on the forefront in bringing new nonfiction formats to television, most recently evidenced in the live space,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President & Head of Programming for A&E. “We are proud to not only continue this success with additional episodes of the groundbreaking live documentary series ‘Live PD’ but to also expand into new horizons with a never-before-attempted live television auction with ‘What’s It Worth? Live.’ These must-see live series coupled with our growing partnership with WWE and the evolution of the premium ‘Biography’ brand position A&E for continued growth in the year to come.”
According to the synopsis, A&E Network has greenlit the new series “The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures” in partnership with WWE Studios which “takes viewers on the ultimate hunt to find some of WWE’s most iconic, lost memorabilia.” Each show will see McMahon and Levesque, will lead a team of collectors, WWE Superstars and Legends as they “investigate, negotiate, bid and travel across the country to hunt down and reclaim some of the most elusive WWE collectibles.”
Throughout history, WWE’s action-packed storylines have spawned iconic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia, most of which is lost in attics, hidden in boxes or even claimed by competitors. Guided by McMahon and Levesque, the series will unearth these rare items in the hopes of preserving and sharing the legacy behind the memorable moments in WWE history. Episodes will feature exclusive WWE footage as well as unprecedented access to the WWE Archives, which holds more than 10,000 rarities including Andre the Giant’s custom boots, Vince McMahon’s cement-filled Corvette, The Undertaker’s caskets and more. Over the course of ten one-hour episodes, WWE Superstars and Legends will give viewers a unique look into WWE history as they seek out the missing treasures that have left a lasting mark on pop culture.
“The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures” is produced by WWE Studios for A&E Network with Susan Levison and Ben Zierten serving as executive producers. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Dolores Gavin and Jonathan Partridge serve as executive producers for A&E Network. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for “The Quest for Lost WWE Treasures.”
