Summer Slam Recap and WWE: Unreal Update

WWE fans had quite the week. Summer Slam kicked off with some unexpected twists. Seth Rollins continued his rivalry with CM Punk, managing to clinch the World Heavyweight Championship by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes delivered an outstanding performance alongside John Cena. Oh, and let’s not forget Brock Lesnar’s surprise comeback, which left many buzzing.

If that wasn’t enough, Netflix released a new reality series titled WWE: Unreal, giving viewers a sneak peek into the WWE writers’ room. With the Summer Slam preshow, plus episodes of Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, I found myself binge-watching over 20 hours of WWE content last week. And there’s another episode of Raw coming up tonight! It seems like there’s no time to catch my breath.

How many episodes does WWE: Unreal have?

The new docuseries features five episodes in total.

Will there be a sixth episode of WWE: Unreal?

Not anytime soon. The first season consists solely of five episodes, but if it gets picked up for another season, we can expect a new batch then.

Who’s in the cast of WWE: Unreal?

The docuseries primarily showcases figures like Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, CM Punk, Jay Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woods.

Is there going to be a season 2 of WWE: Unreal on Netflix?

There’s been no official word on a second season yet, although various wrestling news outlets suggest it has a good chance. Given WWE’s popularity, its ongoing partnership with Netflix, and the show making it onto Netflix’s Top 10 list, hopes are high. If the rumors hold true, we might see WWE: Unreal return in 2026 with new episodes.

How to watch WWE: Unreal on Netflix:

A Netflix subscription generally starts at $7.99 a month. They also provide ad-free options for $17.99 (standard) or $24.99 (premium).

All five episodes of WWE: Unreal are currently available for streaming on Netflix.