Netflix has provided more details on the upcoming docuseries WWE: Unreal, including when the show will premiere on the platform.
In an update sent to Features of Wrestling by Netflix, the new series will drop on Tuesday, July 29th and will consist of 5 episodes, each lasting 50 minutes. The production team behind the upcoming series has also been confirmed, which also confirms that the director of Peyton’s Places Chris Weaver will direct WWE: Unreal:
Director: Chris Weaver
Showrunner: Erik Powers
Executive Producers: Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, Jessica Boddy, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Marc Pomarico
Production Companies: Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, WWE
WWE: Unreal Gets Official Premiere Date
The behind-the-scenes series promises fans a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of WWE as cameras will be allowed into the writers’ room for the first time:
For the first time ever, step into the WWE writer’s room and outside the ring with your favorite WWE Superstars, where the drama is just as intense offstage as it is under the spotlight.
The upcoming docuseries was first announced over WrestleMania 41 weekend to the surprise of fans, especially those who grew up when kayfabe was still alive in wrestling and very much protected. Shortly afterwards, a trailer for the series was also released:
When the historic deal between WWE and Netflix was first announced for early 2025, it was speculated that additional content would be coming to the platform to go alongside weekly TV and Premium Live Events. Given the success of the Netflix original docuseries Drive To Survive, which gives F1 fans a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the sport, there was an expectation that WWE may do the same. The primary reason for this was because of the success that Drive To Survive had on the popularity of F1, especially in the US market.
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