Wrestlers are entering the ring at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium as WrestleMania is entering its fifth decade. Cody Rhodes and John Cena are headlining this 41st edition of the annual event, which kicks off on Saturday, April 19, and continues on Sunday, April 20, and streams exclusively on Peacock in the U.S.
Compared to the actual sport of wrestling, professional wrestling more about the theatrics, with its burly stars facing off in scripted bouts that nevertheless entertain millions of viewers. As wrestling-centric TV series illustrate, it takes more than muscle to win over fans. And as wrestling-focused docuseries demonstrate, the industry can take a toll on the combatants. Here are our picks for the best TV shows about wrestling — both scripted and unscripted, both light-hearted and deathly serious.
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