If you want reality entertainment that actually understands its own format, WWE Rivals is available in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Disney Plus and Philo right now. The 5-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 7 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Gabriel Iglesias is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. Start it on Foxtel Now whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, WWE Rivals is worth clearing space for. The production behind WWE Rivals knows exactly which moments to let breathe. Actor and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. Leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built WWE. Each one-hour episode features archival footage from WWE’s library as well as interviews with the Legends involved and the Superstars who watched these rivalries unfold. Watching Gabriel Iglesias navigate it is most of the appeal. 5 seasons (2022–2026) gave the story room most shows never get. The format has been replicated endlessly since WWE Rivals first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, WWE Rivals is one of the stronger examples of it. Viewers who responded to Marvel's 616 will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The format has been copied endlessly since WWE Rivals first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

WWE Rivals is currently airing new episodes, created by Vince McMahon — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.