VICE TV is launching a new sports show, The Grudge, a 12-episode series exploring the most intense rivalries in sports history. The show premieres on Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 PM ET/PT and will air weekly.
Here’s the Lowdown: The Grudge will examine famous clashes in football, basketball, MMA, baseball, hockey, golf, and more, going beyond the headlines to uncover the personal conflicts, egos, and drama behind these iconic battles. Former NFL linebacker Will Compton, co-host of the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, narrates the series. The premiere episode, airing March 26, focuses on the explosive partnership between Lakers teammates Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Week two examines the feud between Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens.
What This Means Now: This adds another show to VICE TV’s growing roster of sports programming. The series is designed to appeal to a broad audience with its focus on well-known rivalries and behind-the-scenes stories. It taps into the passion and emotion that fuels competition.
The Bigger Picture: The show features a range of sports personalities, including Rachel Bonnetta, Steve Smith Sr., Darren McCarty, Bobby Valentine, and Howard Beck. It also incorporates archive footage, giving an insider’s perspective on these famous feuds. Future episodes will cover Brett Favre vs. Aaron Rodgers, the Colorado Avalanche vs. the Detroit Red Wings, and Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov, and many others. This is part of VICE Media’s larger push into sports content, with the launch of the VICE Sports brand and a shift to a sports-first model for VICE TV.
