Primetime Takeover: Top 5 TV Shows That Desperately Need WWE Superstars
Pro wrestling and mainstream entertainment are closer than ever. With WWE stars showing up in movies, reality TV, and talk shows more often, I keep asking: Which classic and current series would be elevated to "must-see" status by the presence of the WWE Universe?
After much debate, I have curated my definitive wishlist for TV crossover dominance. From high-stakes game shows to physical competition series, here are the Top 5 shows that need to feature WWE Superstars.
Hollywood Squares (Syndicated Revival)
This is the ultimate personality game show, and it requires the quickest wits in the industry. If Hollywood Squares is to return to prominence, the center square must be occupied by pure charisma.
The Cast: The Miz (The ultimate utility player for the center square), Bayley (For her infectious energy and ability to play the heel or face), and Joe Hendry (Making his American game show debut by "believing" he has all the answers).
101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (Revival)
The title of this show speaks for itself. This was a brilliant, short-lived, slapstick competition series where contestants were eliminated via increasingly humiliating and ridiculous physical stunts. Who better to take a massive bump than professional wrestlers?
The Cast: Ethan Page (The "Ego" needs a massive humbling), Maxxine Dupri (Bubbly and athletic, making for great reactions), and Matt Cardona (The "Indy God" would do anything to get over, even if it means being dropped from a crane).
Press Your Luck (Season 8)
This game is about strategy, risk, and managing pure anxiety. Watching WWE Superstars face off against the infamous Whammy would make for incredible television.
The Cast: Baron Corbin (His natural dry humor would play perfectly against the Whammy's antics), R-Truth (The ultimate unpredictable element who might try to form an alliance with the Whammy), and Trick Williams (Full of "Whoop That" swagger, but will he get caught up in the greed?).
Battle of the Network Stars (Season 14)
The modern era of this classic series has been dominated by athletes from other sports. It’s time for the most athletic Superstars in the world to prove their superiority in a team-based environment.
The Cast (representing USA Network/RAW): The explosive tag team of Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso (Bloodline energy applied to an obstacle course), and the powerhouse duo of Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair (An unstoppable female super-team).
Family Food Fight (Season 2)
This show is all about chaotic energy, family dynamics, and intense competition. The complex, often volatile relationships within the WWE family tree would make this an Emmy-worthy episode of reality TV.
The Cast (The "Wrestling Family" Edition): We need the ultimate showdown: Dominik Mysterio & Rey Mysterio forced to cook together as a team, joined by Dominik's "mami" Liv Morgan (who would just want to cause trouble), all captained by the fun-loving, chaotic energy of Big E and the wise, veteran presence of AJ Lee.
