WWE Stars Say Netflixs Unreal Let Them Speak Freely Without Scripted Restrictions

WWEs Unreal docuseries on Netflix has officially landedand according to talent who spoke with Fightful Select, it didnt come with the kind of scripted muzzle that many fans might expect.

Several WWE stars revealed that they were surprised by how much creative freedom they had in front of the Netflix cameras. While WWE programming is normally tightly controlled with scripted promos and dialogue, this wasnt the case with Unreal.

One talent said there werent any off-limits topics handed to them in advance, and they were given room to talk about what they wantedaside from some general language restrictions. As one wrestler put it:

Another wrestler even joked that the show exposed just how casual and unfiltered the locker room usually is:

Despite initial concerns from behind the scenes, WWE insiders say they were pleased with how the final product turned out.

WWEs Unreal is turning heads not just with fansbut also with the people living it. When the talent themselves are impressed by the level of honesty, it says a lot about the shift in how wrestling is being presented in the modern era.