The second season of WWE Unreal is officially in motion. Fightful Select has confirmed that filming is underway, with the Netflix docuseries expected to return in 2026. Director Chris Weaver has already been present at multiple WWE events to capture material for the new episodes.
Weaver, who previously expressed uncertainty about whether the show would be renewed, was spotted at SummerSlam filming Seth Rollins’ cash-in. That moment has been confirmed as one of the focal points of season two. The first season also documented alternate creative directions, including several unused Royal Rumble winners and a WrestleMania 41 card that never came to fruition, suggesting that the upcoming installment will continue exploring what almost happened as much as what made it to air.
While the exact slate of featured events has not been disclosed, speculation surrounds Weaver’s coverage of AJ Lee’s WWE return, the backstage process of producing WrestlePalooza, and the recently finalized agreement to stage WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia. SummerSlam and WrestlePalooza themselves delivered significant returns, including Brock Lesnar and AJ Lee, moments that could provide the kind of behind-the-scenes perspective that defined the first season.
When WWE Unreal premiered, it ignited heated debate among fans and talent. Wrestling purists, including Jim Cornette and Drew McIntyre, criticized the series for breaking kayfabe and revealing long-guarded creative processes. Some performers also expressed discomfort with cameras following them into private spaces backstage.
In contrast, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H defended the project, arguing that the scripted nature of wrestling is already widely known and that the series positions WWE alongside mainstream sports documentaries. He maintained that by spotlighting the effort and complexity behind the product, the show could build broader respect for the performers.