Seth Rollins steals the show

Just a few months later WWE Unreal Season 2 premiered on Netflix has arrived, and on it appear fresh faces like the injured Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.

The all-access behind-the-scenes series now follows WWE’s creative journey to SummerSlam in August 2025. Along the way, they face obstacles like faking Rollins’ knee injury and dealing with pressure from Lyra the Valkyrie.

In addition, there is a greater focus on celebrities. The series also marks the beginning of Jelly Roll’s in-ring debut, adding some star power to the second season.

Is it worth the wait? WWE Unreal is a unique project that gives fans a glimpse into how creative decisions are made. While some hate the series, it’s one of the best things WWE has done, especially after the somewhat disappointing 2025.

VVE Unreal Season 2 Review

Kicking off right after WrestleMania 41 — which culminated WWE Unreal Season 1 — Season 2 chronicles the road to SummerSlam.

The new season includes some familiar faces, such as Rhea Ripley and Chelsea Green, but mostly brings new players to the table. Almost immediately, Unreal proves its power, with bombs being revealed almost instantly (hear what Lynch says in one of her first talking heads).

Across five episodes (and roughly five hours), Unreal attempts to take fans behind the scenes of some of its biggest superstars at SummerSlam.

Now it’s fair to question how authentic Unreal really is. They point out how sincere it is, but it’s always hard to tell with series like this. Paul Heyman, who makes it known that he hates the show, continues to indulge and spill secrets. Rollins, who cheated all the way to SummerSlam, shares similar feelings.

Like professional wrestling, Unreal requires a certain suspension of disbelief. It would be naive to take it all at face value, but season two ups the ante from the get-go with a nonchalant Lynch bombshell.

Seth Rollins’ fake injury dominates Unreal Season 2

Rollins is an interesting case. He’s been open about his dislike of WWE Unreal, even telling ClutchPoints that there were “some lines I wasn’t willing to cross” while filming the show.

Was his relationship with Punk one of them? In kayfabe, the two hate each other, but in the ring they have to work together. They are never shown interacting backstage on the show, which feels like a missed opportunity.

Understandably, the Superstars want to keep some things under wraps in hopes of keeping the audience in disbelief. However, even Rollins’ storyline as part of the show makes it feel like WWE has one foot in the water, not both.

As they say, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. That’s the biggest limitation holding back WWE Unreal. Yes, kaifaba secrets should always exist, but maybe not on a show like this.

Still, Rollins is pretty open with his fake injury outside of the Punk factor. Lynch’s reaction to having to lie to his loved ones makes you think about the consequences of their industry.

The final episode is the most exciting part of WWE Unreal Season 2. It features two nights of SummerSlam, including Rollins’ epic Money in the Bank.

Who are the other standouts?

The most authentic cast member of the show seems to be Valkyrie. Although she had a rapid rise in 2025, her match at SummerSlam with Lynch ended in disappointment. Seeing her real reaction to a match full of setbacks reminds fans that WWE Superstars are human, even though they appear larger than life.

It was a pleasant surprise that R-Truth’s release and subsequent return were included. It was nice to see his close bond with Road Dog, which made the episode about his release more emotional.

It’s easy to judge Superstars who aren’t as “ready” as others, but this is still their life. The impact of R-Truth’s release was so unique.

Jelly Roll also deserves all the credit in the world for entering the ring. Unreal showcases his impressive weight loss journey and training for his SummerSlam moment. Not all celebrities look easy, and his willingness to take the pin at SummerSlam will only make fans respect him even more.

Naomi is also extremely honest, but the season cuts her way short. Right now she is out of commission due to her pregnancybut Unreal Season 2 shows her drastic change in gimmicks moving into and after WrestleMania 42. Let’s hope she returns in Season 3 and continues to show the lead-up to her life-changing announcement and what followed.

Additionally, Ijo Sky is making waves with her looks. While she is an incredible performer in the ring, she connects with her crowd more than anything else with her viral emotions.

Unreal peels back some of her layers and shows her personality. It also shows how positively she is viewed by Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque and others. Triple H even goes so far as to say that he will choose her to relaunch the promotion.

Where the series falls flat

There are some limitations, but that’s to be expected. WWE Unreal is extremely light on John Cena’s move. Season 1 featured the twist itself, which was the highlight of the series.

Now, Cena isn’t talking with his head like last time, which may explain why his controversial heel turn isn’t discussed at length. However, Cody Rhodes is in Season 2 and faced Cena at SummerSlam.

So Unreal shows a bit of WWE’s decision to turn Cena into a babyface right before SummerSlam, but that’s when the series felt the most like a production.

Of course, there had to be more heated discussions about the heel turn. Each episode is about an hour long, so there’s not much time to linger, but a more in-depth look at this topic would be appreciated. At least VVE is willing to admit its mistakes in Unreal. R-Truth’s release and Cina’s reversal were rough patches in 2025 and Triple H had to make them right.

Should You Watch WWE Unreal Season 2?

There’s a lot to like about WWE Unreal Season 2. Like the first season, it offers a peek behind the curtain of the creative process. How much Unreal actually is the real one is up for debate, but it’s still a fun watch.

Just like his ring gear, Rollins makes the biggest statement when he’s willing to talk about certain topics. He’s one of the best storytellers in the company, and it was fascinating to see how long he tried to hide his fake injury in 2025.

There are times when WWE is understandably hesitant – like when it talks about Naomi leaving in 2022 – but every episode is well-paced and entertaining. While Unreal may lack the star power of the first season (perhaps explaining the inclusion of Jelly Roll), the stories are more personal this time around. It humanizes some Superstars who feel invincible on screen.

Even documentaries can blend fact and fiction. If you can get past the inevitability that WWE Unreal may not be as real as it seems, it’s a fun companion to the typical program.

Grade: B+

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WWE Unreal Season 2 premieres on Netflix on January 20th.