Seth Rollins Joins Netflix Team for Honnold's Taipei 101 Climb

WWE superstar Seth Rollins is set to join a high-profile broadcast team for Netflix's upcoming live special, Skyscraper Live, featuring climber Alex Honnold's attempt to free solo the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan on Friday, January 23.

The event, airing at 8 p.m. Eastern time, will capture Honnold's real-time ascent of the 1,667-foot tower, one of the world's tallest buildings, without ropes or safety equipment. Unlike traditional climbing documentaries, the broadcast promises unscripted tension as viewers witness every step of the endeavor. Netflix described it as a "high-stakes live broadcast," emphasizing the climber's status as one of the greatest in the sport.

Rollins, a multi-time world champion known for his dynamic performances in the ring, will serve as an on-air commentator alongside a diverse team of experts. Leading the coverage is host Elle Duncan, a seasoned sports anchor who previously spent eight years at ESPN, where she anchored SportsCenter and covered college and professional basketball, including WNBA Countdown and College GameDay.

The panel also includes Emily Harrington, a five-time U.S. national sport climbing champion and two-time North American...