United Kingdom, July 16 -- WWE wrestlers Drew McIntyre and Joe Hendry are set to star in a new original live-action microdrama.

The sports entertainment giant has announced a partnership with major verticals company ReelShort on a new series, which will feature Scottish duo McIntyre and Hendry and SmackDown's Jacob Fatu alongside microdrama stars Marc Herrmann and Chase Mattson.

WWE head of original content and development Ben Houser told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement: "By bringing WWE Superstars into the ReelShort cinematic world, we are creating a new storytelling experience for the WWE Universe, while reaching a fresh audience with premium content on ReelShort's innovative platform."

It's said other WWE superstars are set to...