Seth Rollins, a prominent WWE star known as The Visionary, is featured in the second season of WWE Unreal, a series that reveals behind-the-scenes moments from WWE storylines. Despite his involvement, Rollins has openly expressed unease about watching the show, citing how its disclosure of wrestling’s inner workings leaves him feeling uncomfortable.
In an interview with 25 Whistles with Bobby Bones, Rollins explained that even though the show highlights events like his staged injury leading up to last year’s SummerSlam, he cannot bring himself to view it. The transparency about the scripted nature of the industry crosses a boundary for him.
No, I can’t watch the show. I didn’t watch season one and I wasn’t even in it. I can’t watch it. It makes me feel dirty,
Rollins said. [25 Whistles with Bobby Bones]
Explaining His Reluctance to Fully Support the Series
Rollins further detailed why the series unsettles him, noting that while using wrestlers’ real names is understandable in today’s internet age, revealing how WWE constructs its stories is where he draws the line. He admitted the uncomfortable feeling even affected him during filming.
The real name stuff’s not as bad because of the internet. But sharing the behind-the-scenes of how the stories happen and the ins and outs of the industry, that part feels like I’m just not totally comfortable with that. I’m not entirely on board with all of it,
Rollins stated.
So even like having those interviews, I feel myself like clamming up. You know, like the sit-downs are like, ‘okay, tell me about this story.’ I’m like, how much do I want them to know?
[25 Whistles with Bobby Bones]
The Appeal of WWE Unreal to Fans and Newcomers
Despite his reservations, Rollins recognized the attraction the series holds for wrestling fans who want a peek behind the curtain. He admitted that, were he not part of the wrestling world, he would find the access provided by WWE Unreal fascinating and thrilling.
As a fan, if I were just a fan, I would love it. That would be what I dreamed of when I was a kid. Like, tell me, tell me the juice. Like, give me, how does all this happen? This is amazing, you know? That’s what people want,
he shared. [25 Whistles with Bobby Bones]
Experience Shapes Comfort Levels With Behind-the-Scenes Exposure
Rollins also tied his discomfort to his lengthy career in wrestling, suggesting that veterans like himself find it more challenging to reveal industry secrets compared to newer performers who may be more open to transparency.
But I think, especially us kind of older, anybody that’s like, been wrestling for longer than 10 years, 5, 10 years. It’s just so hard to break that wall down.
[25 Whistles with Bobby Bones]
Rollins’ candid remarks highlight a tension within WWE regarding how much of its scripted nature should be publicly disclosed. While WWE Unreal gives fans a rare insider’s perspective, it also risks unsettling longtime performers who prize the mystique of their craft. Moving forward, this divide could shape how the company balances transparency with protecting the wrestling world’s secrets.
