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WWE: Unreal Showrunner Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Truth
23 Jan
Summary
- Showrunner Erik Powers discusses capturing real vulnerability in wrestling.
- Seth Rollins faked a convincing injury to maintain storyline suspense.
- R-Truth's contract dispute created unexpected real-life drama for the show.
Showrunner Erik Powers offers insight into Netflix's "WWE: Unreal," a documentary series exploring the behind-the-scenes realities of professional wrestling. The second season delves into the lives of wrestling power couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch as they navigate major storylines leading up to SummerSlam.
Rollins convincingly faked an injury, appearing on talk shows with crutches, to enhance his on-screen narrative. Meanwhile, Lynch focused on mentoring emerging talent like Lyra Valkyria, revealing her own aspirations beyond her personal storylines.
The series captured significant real-life drama, including a contract dispute involving veteran wrestler R-Truth, which added an unpredictable layer to the show's production. Powers noted that finding the truth in wrestling involves identifying the genuine conflict and stakes for the individuals involved.
