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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 breaks down his shock SummerSlam 2025 cash-in on Netflix
WWE Unreal 2 release: Rollins explains "The Ruse of the Century.

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.

WWE SENSATION: WHY ROBBIE MCALLISTER WAS FINED $5,000 JUST FOR VISITING TNA IMPACT

Robbie McAllister reveals the truth! Discover why a visit to TNA cost The Highlander his WWE career and a $5,000 WrestleMania check.

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Robbie McAllister Risked It All For A TNA Visit.

Robbie McAllister didn't think he'd cause a stir when he visited Universal Studios during WWE WrestleMania week in 2008.

He just wanted to hang out with friends, clear his head, and get away from a job he was starting to dislike.

Instead, he found himself at the centre of a memorable WWE political mess.

The Highlanders—McAllister and his cousin Rory—joined WWE with enthusiasm. They were a unique tag team playing on Scottish roots and classic brawling. People knew them right away: crazy hair, kilts, sometimes face paint, and a style that screamed over-the-top, rowdy 1980s wrestling.

But by 2008, that excitement had faded. McAllister says he was mentally checked out and annoyed with how he was being used on TV.

“I was in a bad place, and I knew I didn't want to be in WWE anymore,” he said in an interview.

“I guess it was my way of saying, ‘I’m done…’ I was tired of looking stupid.”

Feeling down, he didn't think twice when a friend at TNA invited him backstage at the Impact Zone while he was at the park.

Then Jeff Jarrett—who was a big name in WWE himself—put him on camera. That decision had big consequences.

How a Harmless Visit Became a Career Problem

McAllister explained, “Jeff Jarrett just put me on TV, and they used whatever name they found online…”

Fans everywhere saw it. WWE saw it. And almost immediately, Robbie’s phone started ringing. The person in charge of WWE talent wasn’t happy.

McAllister remembers, “John Laurinaitis called me within a minute of me leaving the building… ‘What’s one of my wrestlers doing at TNA!?’”

McAllister went back to the WWE hotel, where everyone was getting ready for WrestleMania—the biggest show of the year. If there were going to be problems, he wanted to face them.

He added, “Undertaker yelled at me, Fit Finlay yelled at me, but I didn’t really care because WWE wasn’t what I thought it would be.”

It was what he expected. He had broken a basic rule during WWE’s most important week: wrestling companies rarely promote or mention their competition on TV. McAllister's showing up on TNA was a big deal, even if it was an accident.

It cost him. He lost a $5,000 check for WrestleMania weekend, according to the Wrestling Observer.

That wasn’t the end of it. Some wrestling fans say McAllister was punished on live TV soon after when JBL beat him quickly and badly on Raw.

Fans have watched the match over and over: hard hits, an angry face, and a finish that seemed mean, in a one-sided fight that lasted less than a minute.

The idea that it was a punishment has been a rumour for years. McAllister looks back with some regret.

“I shouldn’t have been there because I was being dumb… It’s my fault,” he said. “I was in a bad place… and there are going to be results when you do something that… it was immature, but I was also lashing out.”

He didn’t get fired right away. The aftermath went on longer than people realise. The Highlanders were let go by WWE in August 2008.

How One Choice Changed a WWE Star's Career

McAllister said, “It took six months to get fired, so I had to stick around and wrestle in dark matches every week.”

Today, the story is a reminder about timing, politics, and what goes on behind the scenes. McAllister wasn’t trying to leave WWE, ruin a storyline, or embarrass anyone. He was tired and, in his words, 'done being pushed around.'

The TNA appearance was a turning point, but it wasn’t the reason. He had been frustrated for a while before he was seen at the Impact Zone.

Now, things are different for WWE and TNA. They sometimes work together, with wrestlers appearing on each other’s shows and titles being defended and won on the other company’s turf. The rivalry is now part of the story.

But back in the late 2000s, it was a big deal. WWE moved on, but the video lives on—as the night a wrestler crossed the line during the biggest week of the year.

ROMAN REIGNS VS. CODY RHODES: THE LEAKED RETURN CONFIRMS THE INEVITABLE REMATCH OUTCOME

The Tribal Chief is coming home. A leaked SmackDown listing reveals Roman Reigns’ return date following his Survivor Series hiatus.

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Roman Reigns returning to WWE?

Roman Reigns has been WWE’s main guy for almost ten years, and with WrestleMania season nearing, his return is likely.

The Tribal Chief has been absent since a heated Survivor Series WarGames match. His team lost, and he had a face-off with Cody Rhodes after the match, with each saying they would never team up.

WWE has used Reigns rarely and during big moments, and they’ve been quiet about their plans for him. But a recent mistake may have revealed his return.

WWE May Have Spoiled Roman Reigns’ Return

Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio that he saw a possible mistake from WWE while checking upcoming TV listings.

Roman Reigns is expected to return soon, but it appears there was a mix-up. Someone at WWE sent RAW information they weren’t supposed to, planning for it to be for a future SmackDown episode, which could include the former Universal Champion’s return. The exact date wasn’t revealed, but Roman might be returning soon, as WWE accidentally shared the plan when sending its routine rundown to TV guides.

Another RAW note about Maxxine Dupri was mentioned, but that was also a mistake. Meltzer said WWE was only supposed to send the one for SmackDown.

Meltzer said that the person in charge of sending the information mixed it up and sent the RAW one instead of the SmackDown one. It mentioned how Maxxine Dupri tries to recover from her loss to Becky Lynch, and Roman Reigns returns.

He doesn’t know if that’s this Monday’s show or next Monday’s show, but he thought that was interesting. It could be the week after that. That is what WWE sent to the TV guide people for SmackDown, so someone messed up.

It looks like WWE’s distribution system made a mistake and revealed the information too early.

WWE tries to make sure returns aren’t made public, but it may have confirmed Roman Reigns’ return. It might not happen this week, but Reigns’ next appearance is coming up, and it’s not a secret anymore.

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