Stephanie’s Places: Premiere Date, Full List of Guests Announced by ESPN

Stephanie’s Places is almost here. On Wednesday, ESPN and WWE announced that the new original series produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, is set to drop its first episode on March 26. Following the premiere, Stephanie’s Places will air a new episode every Wednesday on ESPN+. Episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ for those with the Disney bundle.

According to the announcement, Stephanie’s Places is a 10-episode series that “follows WWE icon Stephanie McMahon as she explores the pockets of America that helped shape the journeys of some of the most famous names in WWE history.” That includes chatting with Cody Rhodes in his home of Atlanta, Georgia, visiting the Broken Skull Ranch to meet with Stone Cold Steve Austin, cruising Miami on a yacht with Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, and making a stop in Indianapolis, Indiana to learn about Pat McAfee’s journey from NFL punter to WWE broadcaster. All of this and so much more are set for the series.

“WWE has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember,” said Stephanie McMahon in the announcement about the launch of Stephanie’s Places. “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.”

“The world of WWE has never been more popular and exciting than it is right now,” echoed Peyton Manning in the announcement. “There is no one better than Stephanie to tell the stories of WWE’s greatest stars and uncover the moments that shaped them.”

WWE and ESPN released full episode descriptions and air dates for Stephanie’s Places, which you can see summarized below:

Stephanie’s Places – Episode Descriptions, Air Dates, and Stars

Episode 1: The Return of CM Punk – March 26 – Stephanie’s Places kicks off on March 26th with an episode featuring CM Punk and Paul Levesque. In the episode, McMahon visits her husband at the new WWE Headquarters before heading to Cleveland, Ohio for SummerSlam where she chats with Punk about his shocking return to WWE after a decade of being gone.

Episode 2: Cody Rhodes Takes Center Stage – April 2 – McMahon chats with Cody Rhodes at the Center Stage Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, a place known for being the home of WCW and one where Rhodes’ father Dusty, spent a large portion of his career. There, the two will chat about Rhodes’ path to the top and his thoughts on his own legacy in professional wrestling.

Episode 3: Rhea Ripley’s Rise – April 9 – Stephanie’s Places stops at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida for a chat with Rhea Ripley and Shawn Michaels to talk about the process for training the next generation of WWE stars. Ripley also surprises McMahon with a makeover as the two prepare to make a dramatic entrance.

Episode 4: Stone Cold Rides Again – April 16 – A trip to the Broken Skull Ranch gives McMahon a chance to catch up with Steve Austin to talk about his journey to becoming Stone Cold in addition to his life after WWE. During the trip, Austin introduces McMahon to his newest passion, off-road racing.

Episode 5: The Evolution of Charlotte Flair – April 23 – Stephanie’s Places heads to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York for a conversation with Charlotte Flair. Together, the two women discuss the origins of the women’s evolution in WWE before taking a helicopter a short ride over to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to relive Flair’s epic WrestleMania 35 entrance.

Episode 6: Roman Reigns and the Bloodline – April 30 – McMahon hits the over waters to cruise through Miami on a yacht with Roman Reigns and the Bloodline where the Anoa’i family legacy will be discussed before the group shares a traditional Samoan meal with a unique delicacy.

Episode 7: Pat McAfee Can’t Be Stopped – May 7 – Stephanie’s Places travels to Indianapolis, Indiana for a sit down with the NFL punter-turned WWE commentator, Pat McAfee. Together, McMahon and McAfee talk about the art of a WWE promo and how it led to McAfee becoming one of the biggest names in sports entertainment before McMahon picks his brain to hear about how McAfee transitioned from punter to podcaster to his dream job in WWE.

Episode 8: Digging Deep with Undertaker – May 14 – A visit to the iconic Madison Square Garden brings a conversation with the legendary Undertaker. McMahon and Undertaker will discuss the Dead Man’s historic career and share some of his own special moments that took place in the Garden.

Episode 9: Triple H’s Perfect Entrance – May 21 – Stephanie’s Places features a conversation with McMahon and Levesque as they discuss the power of making a memorable and iconic WWE entrance. The two travel to Las Vegas for a first-hand look at the magic, spectacle, and pageantry that is WrestleMania. Note: This episode airs after WrestleMania, but was filmed prior to.

Episode 10: John Cena’s Final Round – May 28 – The finale of Stephanie’s Places focuses on McMahon sitting down with the soon-to-be-retiring John Cena. The two discuss Cena’s incredible 20-year journey and legacy before Cena gives McMahon a tour of his personal gym to share how he stays at the top of his game, even in his final run.