Drew McIntyre is deliberately avoiding the production crew for the Netflix docuseries WWE: Unreal. During a recent appearance on the “Huge Pop! Radio” podcast, the former WWE Champion confirmed that when the cameras are present, he makes a point not to be near them.
He attributed his decision to his background and traditionalist perspective on the wrestling business. “I’m from that generation and I was brought up and trained in Britain, the very old-school mentality, and, you know, I do believe in having some air of mystery,” McIntyre stated.
McIntyre’s stance taps directly into a wider controversy surrounding the docuseries, which has been criticized by wrestling purists for exposing the scripted nature of WWE. The show’s unprecedented look into writers’ rooms and storyline planning has been labeled by some, including wrestling veteran Jim Cornette, as a violation of kayfabe that demystifies the on-screen characters.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque has publicly defended the show’s direction. He argued that modern fans are highly engaged with backstage news and compared WWE: Unreal to sports docuseries like Drive to Survive, noting the goal is to attract a mainstream audience by highlighting the real-life drama behind the storylines.
Beyond the philosophical debate, the constant filming has also reportedly caused friction among some talent. Reports have indicated unease about cameras in traditionally private spaces like the Gorilla Position, with some wrestlers feeling it is one less “sacred” area for them to be vulnerable off-camera.
While McIntyre acknowledges the series could give fans a new respect for the chaos of the business, he remains committed to his position for now. “I know, me personally, it was not for me right now,” he explained. “Maybe in the future I’ll be more involved.”