Trailer Released For “WWE: Next Gen” Documentary Series Narrated By John Cena

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The “WWE: Next Gen” trailer has dropped ahead of the documentary series premiere.

It was announced today that the series will debut on The Roku Channel on April 1st. Before the name change, the show's initial title was WWE: Recruits. The Roku Channel is available for free on any Roku device.

There will be eight episodes. The synopsis notes that “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.”

WWE and A.Smith & Co Productions will produce the docuseries. Arthur Smith, Frank Sinton, Ian Mallahan, Dan Baime, and John Cena will serve as executive producers.

Cena, Triple H, Big E, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Bianca Belair, and others will appear. Check out the trailer here: