WWE Ride Along Season 1 Episode 1

WWE Ride Along Season 1 Episode 1 Shipping Down from Boston

  • January 25, 2016
  • 20 min
  • 5.9  (15)

WWE Ride Along is a television series that provides viewers with behind-the-scenes access into the lives of professional wrestling superstars as they travel from one city to another to perform in different matches. The series gives an exclusive look at what goes on during the wrestlers' long and grueling road trips.

In season 1, episode 1, titled Shipping Down from Boston, two sets of WWE stars hit the road in separate cars. In the first car, The New Day consisting of Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods, start their journey in Boston, Massachusetts after performing at a Monday Night Raw event. Known for their upbeat and fun-loving personalities, The New Day begins their trip filled with excitement and laughter, teasing each other and capturing everything on camera.

In the second car, a trio of Divas, Paige, Alicia Fox, and Becky Lynch sets off on their journey. Paige, a former WWE Divas Champion from a wrestling family, Alicia Fox, a feisty and unpredictable veteran, and Becky Lynch, a young and aspiring superstar from Dublin, Ireland, are also wrestling fans and enjoy watching wrestling matches on their car ride. The three start their journey discussing their previous night's match and their future plans as wrestlers, sharing their aspirations and their struggles along the way.

Throughout the episode, both cars follow different routes and travel through different states, showcasing the beauty of America's highways, bridges, and cities. The New Day makes a stop at a convenient store where they buy snacks and tease each other with football references. The Divas, on the other hand, make a pit stop at a restaurant where they indulge in comfort foods and discuss their love lives. The contrast between the two groups of wrestlers allows viewers to witness the differences between the men and the women in the wrestling industry in terms of their personalities, experiences, and outlook.

To make the trip more interesting, both groups of wrestlers participate in the "Car Confessional" - a segment in which they share their thoughts and feelings about their personal and professional lives. Throughout the series, the "Car Confessional" has become a fan favorite and is notorious for giving insight into what the wrestlers are really like when they're not performing in the ring. In "Shipping Down from Boston," The New Day gets into a hilarious argument about their favorite wrestlers while the Divas share their experiences on how they got into wrestling.

As the journey comes to an end and they approach their destination, the wrestlers show their apprehensions about the upcoming shows and how they would handle the pressure. The viewers get a glimpse of the camaraderie and the friendship that exists between the wrestlers as they assist each other in carrying their luggage and cheer each other up before the next show.

Overall, WWE Ride Along - Shipping Down from Boston serves as an excellent introduction to the series. It provides an exclusive insight into the lives of WWE superstars beyond the ring, showcasing their personalities, experiences, and struggles. The journey is filled with laughter, drama, and most importantly, humanizing the wrestlers and bringing them closer to their fans.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 25, 2016
  • Runtime
    20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (15)