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“Biography: WWE Legends” Season 3 and “WWE Rivals” Season 2 have set their premiere dates on A&E. “Biography: WWE Legends” will return on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by “WWE Rivals” at 10 p.m.