WWE is on the hunt for their next batch of WWE Superstars, so they’ve enlisted the help of John Cena to do so.
As revealed in a press release from the Roku Channel, WWE will soon debut a new Roku Original to the platform. A new documentary series entitled “WWE: Recruits” will follow several men and women on their journey as they look to become WWE Superstars. The docuseries will include eight episodes, showcasing the heartbreak and triumph as WWE trims down the field from thousands of hopefuls.
WWE: Recruits will also feature appearances from several WWE stars and legends, such as Big E, Bianca Belair, CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Shawn Michaels, and 16-Time WWE Champion John Cena. Alongside the likes of Frank Sinton, Ian Mallahan, Arthur Smith, and Dan Baime, Cena also serves as an executive producer on the project. The series itself is produced by WWE and A. Smith & Co Productions — who also produce the popular sports reality show, American Ninja Warrior.
The broadcast date for the series has yet to be determined, but filming for the project is officially underway. Their most recent shooting location emanated from WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles last weekend.
Amid the series’ filming, Executive Producer John Cena expressed his eagerness to be a part of it. “Millions around the world watch and dream of it, but only a handful of extraordinary individuals can become a WWE Superstar. I am so excited to bring ‘WWE: Recruits; to The Roku Channel and look forward to giving viewers an exclusive all-access perspective on how the WWE turns the dreams of talented young people into a reality,” he said.
Per Roku:
Roku Greenlights Docuseries “WWE: Recruits” (wt) Executive Produced by John Cena and A. Smith & Co. Productions
The new Roku Original follows hopeful young wrestlers on their journey to become WWE Superstars
“WWE: Recruits” (wt) follows a group of young men and women competing to earn one of the most sought-after titles in all of entertainment: WWE Superstar.
The eight-part docuseries invites viewers to experience the grueling training, personal triumphs, and life-changing moments of talented young men and women making their professional wrestling dreams a reality. Thousands of pro wrestling hopefuls will be narrowed down to an elite group of candidates going for the opportunity of a lifetime.
The docuseries will be produced by WWE and A.Smith & Co Productions. Arthur Smith, Frank Sinton, Ian Mallahan, Dan Baime, and John Cena will serve as executive producers of “WWE: Recruits” (wt).Cena will also appear in the docuseries, along with other legends and current Superstars from the WWE Universe including Paul “TRIPLE H” Levesque, Shawn Michaels, Ettore “Big E” Ewan, Bianca Belaire, Ric Flair, and many more celebrity guests.
Filming for the project is underway. Shooting locations will include WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event of the year, which took place on April 1 and 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
