SETH ROLLINS BREAKS DOWN HIS SHOCK SUMMERSLAM 2025 CASH-IN ON NETFLIX
See the real Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. WWE Unreal Season 2 explores the creative chaos on the road to SummerSlam 2025.
Seth Rollins says WWE Unreal Season 2 goes deeper into WWE's behind-the-scenes action than the first season. Though he was unsure at first, he's now on board with sharing more.
Before the Netflix release on Jan. 20, Rollins shared that while some wrestling secrets will stay under wraps, WWE Unreal is a way for WWE to control how they show the story-building process, why they make certain choices, and how the wrestlers pull it all off.
Rollins wasn't a main focus in Season 1, but Netflix says he's much more involved in Season 2.
This bigger role connects with some of WWE's most talked-about moments from last year, like the SummerSlam 2025 storyline. In it, Rollins faked a knee injury before using his Money in the Bank contract to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Rollins admits he's old-school when it comes to keeping wrestling traditions and secrets alive.
But in a recent B/R interview, he noted that today's fans and the WWE-Netflix partnership call for a different approach. Rollins explained,
I'm definitely someone who likes to keep our business safe, protecting certain stories and characters. But we're in a different time now. Our audience is growing, especially with Netflix, and people want to watch our content in new ways.
The first season of WWE Unreal showed a behind-the-scenes view but stopped short of ruining the illusion.
Rollins said that the approach helped him see the value in being involved.
Everyone's always been curious about what happens behind the curtain, and I think the first season of Unreal did a great job showing the Netflix crowd how much work goes into what we do. The biggest thing I got from it was showing people a different side of wrestling. It's an art; there's a relationship with the fans, whether they are in the arena, online, or at home. Production is also a big part, and there are a lot of smart people working hard to make it all happen.
Rollins added that he didn't immediately agree to appear in WWE Unreal Season 2.
Being part of Season 2, I wasn't sure at first because of how I see the business. Sure, some things should remain private, but I think it's a good way to get new and different fans interested and show them how incredible WWE really is.
Season 2 of WWE Unreal also revisits one of WWE’s most elaborate recent deceptions. On the July 12 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Rollins acted as if he hurt his knee and was pinned by LA Knight.
WWE played up the injury as real in the weeks that followed. Rollins was seen using crutches and said he'd be out for a while.
Even though reports suggested the injury wasn't real, it wasn't confirmed until Night 1 of SummerSlam. Rollins threw aside his crutches, entered the ring, and cashed in Money in the Bank on CM Punk right after Punk beat Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Rollins is fine with fans seeing how that storyline came together through WWE Unreal. “I don't mind them looking at the process,” he said.
“Looking back, I think it's actually pretty fun. It's like doing a documentary later on and talking about it, which WWE has been doing for years. So that part doesn't bother me at all.”
He pointed out that guessing is part of what makes wrestling storytelling fun. “In our world, people will always wonder if what they're seeing is real, and that's part of the fun of wrestling and WWE, getting to play that game,” Rollins said.
“People get to question decisions or think about how a story will end. That's what we do in WWE: create moments to tell stories, play with emotions, and change things up as we go.”
Despite the physical effort it took to sell the injury, Rollins has no regrets. “I wouldn't change a thing,” he said.
“I really enjoyed that story and being part of it. I didn't love walking around on crutches at my daughter's school for weeks, but it is what it is. That's how dedicated I am, I guess.”
WWE Unreal Season 2 also includes Rollins’ wife, Becky Lynch, making it a family decision.
Lynch came back at WrestleMania 41 as Lyra Valkyria’s surprise partner, winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship before turning heel weeks later and holding the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Rollins said they had to talk about appearing together on WWE Unreal. He said,
“We're both performers, and we're both in the spotlight, so it's about communicating and making sure we agree on how we want things shown and seen.”
Rollins explained that being real was key. “One of my biggest concerns was that it had to be real,” he said.
“We wanted it to feel like an honest picture of who we are as people and as a couple.”
He added that there was “no fake drama” and that they wanted to show their real lives instead of creating moments just for TV.
As WWE Unreal Season 2 gets ready to launch, Rollins’ comments suggest that the series will keep showing just enough to keep fans interested without giving away too much of the magic.
For Rollins, it's about showing the work behind the show while still keeping the story special.
THE BACKSTAGE FAREWELL: WHY WWE STARS ARE SAYING GOODBYE TO LEGEND ASUKA
IYO SKY and Charlotte Flair lead tributes to Asuka as reports surface that the Empress of Tomorrow is stepping back from WWE.
Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer reported that Asuka was saying her goodbyes backstage, and right now, people are calling her "semi-retired". What that actually means is still up in the air. Nobody really knows if Asuka plans to stick around WWE for occasional special matches or if she’ll head back to Japan and keep wrestling there.
“The story I heard is that she is semi-retired,” Meltzer explained, according to WrestlePurists. “I haven’t really gotten an exact definition of 'semi-retired', but I guess people were wishing her farewell backstage.”
He also said, “I don’t know if she’s wrestling in Japan; I don’t know if she’ll do things here and there, but semi-retired is what I was told.”
Asuka’s journey with WWE started in 2015, kicking off in NXT. She wasn’t just another face; she became the longest-reigning NXT Women’s Champion ever, holding that title for 510 days, and went on an unreal 914-day winning streak. Over the years, she racked up five WWE Women’s World Championships and five WWE Women’s Tag Team titles and picked up big accolades like Money in the Bank and the Royal Rumble.
WWE even ranked her as the fifth greatest female Superstar of all time, just behind Trish Stratus, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Chyna, according to Fightful.
After WWE Backlash, IYO SKY posted an emotional message to Asuka on X (formerly Twitter) after defeating her at the event. She wrote about how much it meant to share the ring and learn from Asuka, calling it an “irreplaceable treasure", and thanked Asuka for everything. That post, along with the photos she shared, only fuelled more talk about Asuka’s possible retirement.
SKY, who’s become one of the most popular and respected wrestlers on the WWE roster over the last couple of years, isn’t alone in showing love for Asuka. After the backlash, stars like Bayley, Natalya, and Charlotte Flair also thanked Asuka for everything she’s done for the business. At 44, Asuka’s impact is impossible to ignore.
BEYOND GUNTHER: ANALYZING THE FOUR POWERHOUSES DESTINED TO LEAD WWE RAW NEXT YEAR
Discover the four WWE superstars, including Bron Breakker and Jacob Fatu, ready to lead Monday Night Raw into a post-Gunther era.
For the last few years, WWE Raw has pretty much belonged to Gunther. He dominated by sticking to his guns, hard work, no-nonsense wrestling, and that old-school fire. When his music hits, you can feel the tone shift. It’s hard to find that kind of presence. You don’t just swap him out and expect things to stay the same.
But that’s the thing about Raw. It never just sits still. The show keeps turning over stories' twists, rosters shuffle, and sooner or later, new faces get their shot. If there ever comes a time to find someone new to lead the red brand, there are four guys who look ready to take over. Each brings something different to the table, and you’d feel it right away.
Jacob Fatu could steal the spotlight.
Jacob Fatu’s the first name that jumps out. When he hits the ring, you notice. He just has that look, as he belongs in the big moments. The guy’s got a rare mix of speed and brute power; other heavyweights struggle to keep up.
Lately, he’s been right in the thick of things, getting involved with some of the top storylines on Raw and even rubbing shoulders with Roman Reigns. That’s not by accident; management doesn’t give you those spots unless they see something real. It means they’re thinking long-term with Fatu.
What makes him stand out is the energy. He’s this controlled, dangerous wrecking ball, but he knows when to push and when to hold back. If Raw needs a new anchor, someone to build around in title matches and feuds, Fatu slides into that role and makes it feel natural.
He’s not a finished product yet, and that’s a good thing. There’s room for him to grow, tell deeper stories, and really connect with the crowd. He’s got that spark fans latch onto because he never looks fake or forced.
Oba Femi brings something new.
Then there’s Oba Femi. For a new guy, he commands respect. From the jump, he’s looked like a real contender, strong in the ring, confident on the mic, and totally believable even against the veterans.
What sets Femi apart is his calm. A lot of new stars go for flash, but he’s got real presence. He can stand toe-to-toe with anyone in the locker room, which is huge if you’re thinking about someone fresh at the top.
Give him a real push and let him be his own kind of dominant. Don’t make him copy Gunther; let him be the force that shakes things up. If WWE puts energy into him, fans will feel it. They tend to back new stars who earn it.
Bron Breakker is the natural choice.
Number one, though? That’s Bron Breakker. He just checks all the boxes: famous family, athletic as hell, and already tested in big matches. If you want someone ready right now, it’s him.
He’s shown he can handle main event pressure. He hits hard, he moves quickly, and he’s comfortable being the centre of attention. When he’s on TV, the pace just picks up. People pay attention.
And people already know him. They’ve seen him grind through NXT and now main roster battles. That history helps. If he ends up carrying Raw after Gunther, it’ll feel right.
Replacing someone like Gunther won’t be easy. People will compare. Expectations will be sky-high. But Breakker has the charisma, the intensity, and the experience to pull it off.
In the end, Raw works best when it changes without losing its soul. Whether it’s Fatu’s wild energy, Femi’s fresh vibe, or Breakker’s complete package, these guys are ready for the spotlight.
When the time comes to pass the torch, Raw won’t shrink. It’ll just reinvent itself once again with these names leading the charge.
