Jesse James takes on the role of a modern-day daredevil in “Jesse James Is A Dead Man,” a new, original weekly series on Spike TV premiering on Sunday, May 31 (10:00 – 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

“Our goal was to create a new and distinctive series for Jesse that is unlike anything else on television,” said Sharon Levy, senior vice president of original series for Spike TV. "In this series, viewers will get to experience one of the most fearless guys on the planet in an entirely new way, taking on death-defying physical challenges each week.”

Each episode follows James as he readies himself for a different death-defying challenge he has always wanted to face and beat. Preparing for the risky challenge can often be as dangerous as the challenge itself as he endures a battery of tests to prepare. With CGI effects, viewers get a taste of the enormity of the stunt, revealing the physiological stress James’ body will endure.

Some of the dangerous challenges he’ll be facing include the harrowing, grueling and lawless off-road race better known as the Baja 500, hitting over 200 mph on a Nitro bike supercharged by ultra-combustible nitro-methane fuel and braving harsh Artic weather conditions by riding a motorcycle in minus-60 degree temperature across the infamous Ice Highway that connects the small towns of Inuvik and Aklavik. James will even place his life in the hands of his fans in a featured episode where he will reach out and ask his fans to come up with the craziest, most dangerous stunts imaginable for James to undertake.

Ten weekly one-hour episodes of “Jesse James Is A Dead Man” is being produced for Spike TV by executive producer Jesse James and his production company Payupsucker Productions. Kevin Lee serves as executive producer. The series is also produced in conjunction with BASE Production (“Sports Science,” “Fight Science”). Sharon Levy and Tim Duffy are executives in charge of production for Spike TV.

I could be wrong, but a fellow by the name of Evel Knievel did something similar way back in the 70's. Sure, he never actually jumped the Snake River Canyon, but hey, he wasn't stupid enough to set himself on fire. And didn't a little show called JackASS do a few of these things too?

I'm just not sure we need yet another guy trying to defy the odds, inspiring kids to "try this" at home, and I wonder what Sandra Bullock thinks about this?

By Missy Lee

Missy Lee is the publisher, editor and chief reporter for ILoveTelevision.com. Prior to starting ILoveTelevision.com she worked for TV-Now.com and the late Tony Bray. After living in LA and covering all things entertainmentfor a number of years, she moved back to her home state of Tennessee.