TKO President Mark Shapiro is giving his take on WWE’s upcoming Netflix series, WWE: Unreal, and he’s not shying away from addressing the controversy.
During the JP Morgan Conference on May 13, 2025, Shapiro commented on concerns that the show could reveal too much about WWE’s creative process.
“I always tell Nick Khan, careful, let’s not give away the coca cola recipe here,” Shapiro said. “But having said that, I think just a little sneak behind into the writers room is evidence by SNL, something all fans and viewers want to see.”
Shapiro’s statement comes as rumors swirl that some longtime WWE employees are uneasy about the series, fearing it could expose the inner workings of how WWE’s top storylines are created. JoeyVotes and TC discussed these concerns on WrestleVotes Radio, suggesting that the show’s behind-the-scenes content might affect the mystique of professional wrestling.
Despite the mixed feelings, WWE: Unreal is moving forward. Produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, NFL Films, and Skydance Sports, the 10-episode series is set to give fans an inside look at WWE’s creative process, from backstage chaos to the inner workings of writers’ meetings. The series will cover events from early 2025, including footage from the Royal Rumble and the first Raw episodes under WWE’s Netflix deal.
No release date has been confirmed, but WWE has already dropped a 40-second trailer, showing glimpses of what fans can expect.
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