WWE star CM Punk recently disclosed a surprising detail about the company’s Netflix series, Unreal, which offers fans an inside look at the promotion’s backstage environment. Despite their involvement, WWE performers including Punk and Rhea Ripley have yet to view the show, making the experience as fresh for them as it is for viewers.
The series Unreal provides an unprecedented window into WWE’s behind-the-scenes activities, showcasing moments from writers’ meetings, candid interactions among superstars, and other previously unseen footage. It features many of the promotion’s current talent and is available for streaming on Netflix.
During an interview on the Lightweights podcast with Rhea Ripley, CM Punk revealed that even the wrestlers themselves have not been permitted to watch the show before its release. This means they will experience the content alongside the fans, encountering intimate and unexpected moments caught on camera.
“I’ll tell you a little bit of a secret. We haven’t been allowed to see the show yet. We havn’t seen it. So that’s why when both of us tell you we’re nervous, we’re a little bit nervous. People have talked to us about a camera catching a moment between myself and Rhea. We were in the car on the way over here and I was like, ‘Do you remember? I don’t even remember there being a camera there.’ So it’s gonna be, I’m getting on the roller coaster. We’re creeping up and I’m about to take tthe dip just along with the rest of the fans.” [From 2:27 onwards]
Upcoming SummerSlam Match: CM Punk vs. Gunther
Despite his media engagements, CM Punk is gearing up for a major showdown at the upcoming SummerSlam event. He will challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship in a high-profile singles match. Punk earned this opportunity by winning a challenging Gauntlet Match on WWE RAW, securing his position as the number one contender.
Leading up to SummerSlam, Punk and Gunther have exchanged intense confrontations on RAW, marked by sharp verbal exchanges and physical altercations. These tensions have increased anticipation for their championship bout, which promises to be a defining moment for both competitors.
This upcoming match and the unseen revelations in WWE Unreal both serve to deepen fan engagement by blending real emotions with scripted drama, reflecting the complex world behind WWE’s entertainment façade. Fans eagerly await both Punk’s in-ring performance at SummerSlam and their own first viewing of the Netflix series alongside the wrestlers themselves.
