X Games Battleground: A New Reality Competition Series for Action Sports Fans

It seems like The Challenge might be getting a sister series! The team behind the long-running MTV series is collaborating with the X Games to develop a new show, as the action sports competition celebrates its 30th anniversary. The goal is to introduce the brand to a new audience. According to a report from Deadline, Bunim/Murray Productions is working with X Games to create a series called X Games Battleground. The production company, which is responsible for The Challenge and other reality TV hits, will bring together current X Games stars and past champions for a "one-of-a-kind competition." The athletes will compete in a series of "high-octane" challenges inspired by the history of the games, which typically feature action sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, and BMX. At the end of the competition, one female and one male competitor will be crowned the best of the best. "X Games is the world's leader in action sports competition, and we're thrilled to be developing an unscripted series with many of the top X Games athletes that will showcase the fearless, extreme action that fans from across the globe have enjoyed for decades," said Julie Pizzi, President & CEO of Bunim/Murray Productions. "X Games Battleground will be raw and intense—uniting legends and rising stars in a fresh format," said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. "It's part of our strategy to tell deeper athlete stories beyond the field of play and bring fans closer to our athletes." While the series is still in its early stages, the producers plan to shop the concept around to networks later this summer. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates. TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE X GAMES BATTLEGROUND CONCEPT? WHICH NETWORK DO YOU THINK WOULD PICK UP A SHOW LIKE THIS?