Steve Carrier on August 15, 2025
WWE: Unreal Season 2 is deep into production — and the footage already captured is packed with real-life drama, awkward moments, and some serious behind-the-scenes tension.
According to insider Billi Bhatti on the Dirty Sheets Wrestling Informer podcast, the cameras have already been rolling for weeks as the second season covers the road to SummerSlam 2025. Bhatti confirmed that WWE never paused filming after Season 1, and the only thing that could’ve stopped it was Netflix pulling the plug — which hasn’t happened.
“They’re already filming season 2 which is the road to SummerSlam and the only reason that they would stop is if Netflix say ‘don’t bother, we don’t want any more content’ — and that’s not happened.”
One major incident already caught on film involves Gunther during SummerSlam weekend. WWE had reportedly planned for the Intercontinental Champion to blade his nose in connection to a real sinus surgery — but the moment didn’t play out as expected.
“Gunther had reservations about lacerating his own nose and felt more comfortable just doing a normal blade job. And in the end actually ended up going against the company instructions… making, I think, better content for Unreal if they do decide to show that or not.”
Bhatti claimed that Gunther’s decision to switch up the plan mid-show left commentators and those backstage in gorilla position confused — something that may be addressed in the series when it airs.
Another storyline that’s already been filmed is a Total Divas-style episode focusing on WWE couples. Bhatti revealed the episode will feature Montez Ford & Bianca Belair, Naomi & Jimmy Uso, and Ludwig Kaiser & Tiffany Stratton.
“You will look at Kaiser and Tiffany’s relationship… Montez for Bianca Belair, and Naomi and Jimmy Uso as well. So that will be a very Total Divas-ish episode on the next season of Unreal.”
WWE even reportedly brought Kaiser back on TV under his Grand Americano persona in part to justify his inclusion in the episode.
And that’s not all. Bhatti also confirmed that the Seth Rollins fake injury angle — which stirred up speculation across the wrestling world — is already a central storyline being filmed for Season 2.
“So WWE are going to continue to film content and the Seth Rollins fake injury angle is a large part of that.”
Season 2 of Unreal doesn’t have an official premiere date yet, but with so much already in the can — and WWE continuing to shoot more — fans should expect a wild ride when the episodes finally drop.
What do you think of Gunther going off-script and the personal lives of WWE stars being turned into reality TV content? Should WWE be filming this kind of drama, or are they going too far? Let us know in the comments.
August 15, 2025 8:38 am
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