ESPN has officially announced details for the upcoming Stephanie McMahon series Stephanie’s Places, which will feature a star-studded line-up from the professional wrestling world.
The new ESPN original series will premiere on March 26th and will see McMahon interviewing the top stars of the past and present to explore their paths to professional wrestling and rises in WWE.
The first episode will see McMahon meet with CM Punk to talk about his shock return to the company at Survivor Series 2023 and will continue through to May with Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Steve Austin, Charlotte Flair, Roman Reigns & The Bloodline, Pat McAfee, The Undertaker, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, and John Cena being the other featured guests.
The show is a spin-off of the popular ESPN series Peyton’s Places, which sees Peyton Manning look back on the biggest moments in NFL history along with legends of the sport. McMahon said the following about the new show in the press release:
“WWE has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’m looking forward to having viewers join me as we visit some of the most iconic stars of past and present, in places of meaning for them, and hear how they overcame adversity to become who they are today.”
New Stephanie McMahon Series Premieres Later This Month
As announced by ESPN via WWE’s website, the guest list and episode dates for the 10-show series are as follows:
Episode 1: The Return of CM Punk (March 26)
Stephanie McMahon visits her husband and WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, at the new WWE Headquarters before she heads to Cleveland for SummerSlam, where she meets up with CM Punk who reflects on his shocking return to the WWE after nearly a decade away from the ring.Episode 2: Cody Rhodes Takes Center Stage (April 2)
Stephanie meets with “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes at the historic Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, the former home of the WCW. Cody shares his unique path to WWE stardom and what he envisions as his legacy.Episode 3: Rhea Ripley’s Rise (April 9)
Stephanie visits the WWE Performance Center in Orlando where she meets up with Rhea Ripley and the WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels to discuss how the next generation of stars are trained. Later, Rhea surprises Stephanie with a dramatic makeover to prepare for a wild entrance.Episode 4: Stone Cold Rides Again (April 16)
Stephanie spends a day with Steve Austin at Broken Skull Ranch to learn about how he became ‘Stone Cold’ and life after the WWE. The two end their day with Stephanie experiencing Steve’s newest adventure: off-road racing.Episode 5: The Evolution of Charlotte Flair (April 23)
Stephanie meets up with the “Queen”, Charlotte Flair at Nassau Coliseum to discuss the origins and evolution of women in the WWE, before they take a helicopter to MetLife to relive her epic WrestleMania 35 arrival.Episode 6: Roman Reigns and The Bloodline (April 30)
Stephanie hits the open waters of Miami on a yacht with Roman Reigns and “The Bloodline” to discuss the Anoa’i family’s wrestling legacy. Stephanie then enjoys some traditional Samoan cuisine alongside the family, including a unique delicacy.Episode 7: Pat McAfee Can’t Be Stopped (May 7)
Stephanie sits down with Pat McAfee to find out how the art of a WWE “promo” helped him become one of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. A visit to Indianapolis allows Stephanie to pick Pat’s brain and hear his unlikely journey from NFL punter to podcaster and his dream job at WWE.Episode 8: Digging Deep with Undertaker (May 14)
Stephanie heads to Madison Square Garden, the location of the first WrestleMania, and meets up with The Undertaker. They discuss his career and his own iconic moments at the Garden.Episode 9: Triple H’s Perfect Entrance (May 21)
Stephanie and Triple H examine the power of an iconic WWE entrance, later they head to Las Vegas to get a first-hand look at the pageantry and spectacle that can only be found at WrestleMania.Episode 10: John Cena’s Final Round (May 28)
Stephanie meets up with John Cena as he reflects on his incredible 20-plus year sports entertainment journey. She gets a tour of his personal gym and sees how one of the most decorated WWE Superstars of all time stays at the top of his game as he winds down his incredible career.
A trailer for the series has also been released: