50 minSeason 2 • Episode 5
LatestThe early stages of WWE’s developmental system in OVW, along with other unconventional experiments such as WWE Tough Enough, usher in a new generation of Superstars headlined by Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton and The Miz.
For the first time ever, hear the true stories from those who lived it, and witness the emergence of an entire new generation of Superstars, who would change WWE forever. WWE Ruthless Aggression will feature brand-new interviews with Cena, Batista, Orton, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, The Miz, Paul Heyman, Bruce Prichard and many more, giving WWE fans firsthand accounts of events that transpired in front of, and behind, the camera. Each episode is also packed with rare and never-before-seen footage, providing unprecedented access to the Ruthless Aggression Era.
Direction
Archival footage edited like a love letter to chaotic creativity.
Writing
Cena and Orton's raw honesty about hating each other, then themselves.
Production
Never-before-seen OVW footage of baby-faced monsters learning to perform.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Ruthless Aggression' phrase itself was Vince McMahon's spontaneous reaction to Hogan's farewell, not a planned campaign.
This era birthed the modern WWE developmental system—essentially creating the factory model that produced today's global product, for better and mostly worse.
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