WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque has a pointed message for those criticizing the company’s new Netflix docuseries, “WWE: Unreal,” for pulling back the curtain: the call is coming from inside the house.
Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Levesque directly confronted the narrative that the series damages kayfabe, aiming his comments squarely at the very fans and media who thrive on backstage information.
“It’s funny that the internet is all complaining that we’re lifting the curtain and showing you stuff. Meanwhile, they’re doing a podcast that all it does is talk about the behind-the-scenes s—t that’s going on. I don’t understand that logic,” Levesque stated.
He argued that the concept of protecting the business is outdated in an era of total information access. For Levesque, the internet already destroyed the curtain, and WWE is simply adapting to the world as it is. “The world knows. An eight-year-old kid picks up his iPhone, googles stuff, and it tells them all the behind-the-scenes stuff right there,” he added.
The docuseries has been a flashpoint for debate since its release, revealing scrapped creative plans like a potential Royal Rumble win for CM Punk and an Elimination Chamber victory for Kevin Owens. While some veterans like Randy Orton have expressed concern over losing the “magic,” Triple H believes the unprecedented access serves a modern purpose. He previously stated that his goal for the series is to “increase the respect level” for the performers by showcasing the dedication required to be a WWE superstar.