Introducing: State of Wrestling - Episode One: Breaking Ground

This Monday, October 26, WWE will introduce Breaking Ground to the world. For the first time, WWE is allowing the viewing universe to see everything it takes to become a Superstar.

This Monday, WWE will introduce Breaking Ground to the world.  The show takes a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become a WWE Superstar and gives fans unprecedented access into the world of NXT. The 10-part series, hosted by William Shatner, follows the wrestling stars of tomorrow at the WWE Performance Center, on the road and even in their homes.  Sam Roberts and Katie Linendoll visited the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to speak with several WWE Superstars about what it’s like to be part of the show.

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Roberts (host of SiriusXM's Sam Roberts' Show and Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast) and Linendoll (Emmy Award winner and host of the tech podcast Katie Linendoll <dot> Show) will be teaming up every week for Sports Illustrated to bring you State of Wrestling, a topical wrestling program that breaks down everything going on in the world of sports entertainment.  Check back each week for a new episode.

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