WWE is set to air a new documentary titled “WWE: Made in America” on the USA Network on Friday, May 29th, coinciding with the United States' 250th birthday. The documentary will be shown immediately after that night's episode of SmackDown.
According to a report from Variety.com, the special will be hosted by Joe Tessitore and directed by Matt Braine. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, along with Lee Fitting and Ben Hoouser, will serve as executive producers. The documentary will feature interviews with various WWE stars and legends, including Triple H, Cody Rhodes, Jimmy Hart, The Undertaker, Booker T, Sgt. Slaughter, Kane, Matt Cardona, Carmelo Hayes, Nattie, Je’Von Evans, Lilian Garcia, and reporter Erielle Reshef.
The synopsis indicates that the documentary will explore the evolution of WWE from a regional business to a global powerhouse. It will examine how the company has mirrored the American spirit over five decades, from the patriotic heroes of the 1980s to the newest generation of superstars who are continuing WWE's American legacy.
The trailer opens with Triple H stating, “WWE and the USA go hand in hand because, in many ways, I feel like we are America’s greatest export.” It includes clips featuring Kane, Cody Rhodes, Reshef, and others discussing WWE’s rise. The late, great Hulk Hogan is also seen being interviewed in the trailer.
