Netflix’s WWE Unreal Clip Reveals Who Pitched Heel Turn to John Cena (And His Reaction)

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The WWE Unreal series is all set to reveal the inner workings of WWE creatively, offering an unprecedented peek behind the scenes, and Netflix has just given us a sneak peek at what we can expect before its grand premiere. One key aspect that will be highlighted in this series is the surprising heel turn of John Cena, which took place during Elimination Chamber and paved the way for his 17th World Championship victory. The fresh teaser clip offers valuable insights into who conceived the idea initially, how it was presented to everyone concerned, and how it was kept under wraps in the months that followed. You can watch the complete clip here.

Triple H shares the journey of bringing this concept to life, which began with WWE President Nick Khan. Upon presenting the idea to Khan, Khan was enthusiastic about it, prompting Triple H to approach The Rock next. The Rock listened attentively to the entire proposal without revealing much, and Triple H wasn’t certain if The Rock was enamored with the idea or skeptical of it.

At the conclusion of the presentation, Rock expressed, “Wow, I’ve got to say, that’s brilliant!” This sparked a flurry of ideas from Rock, and they continued discussing for approximately 30 minutes more. The conversation then shifted to Travis Scott, who was equally enthusiastic about the idea. Later, Triple H spoke with Rhodes. Despite being taken aback by the pitch, Rhodes was on board as well. Now it was time to connect with Cena.

Triple H expressed that John Cena was ready for just about anything, stating, “Just understand, if this is what you truly stand for, I’m on board.” However, Triple H wanted to make sure because this decision would impact many aspects. He continued, “I told him, John, let’s put aside the professional facade. This isn’t the creative department speaking to you, and you know, you as a performer. I said that Paul Levesque is talking to you, John Cena the person. I asked for your instinctive response,” Triple H explained.

Triple H stated that this matter affects John Cena as a real person, his films, public relations schedule, and overall circumstances. We’re straightforward with each other; I asked for your instinctive reaction, and he responded positively. In fact, shortly after our conversation ended, I received several messages from him with thoughts and ideas. This suggests that he is fully committed.

At that moment, Triple H mentioned that all six individuals started sharing ideas among themselves and reaching out to each other. A key point they discussed and agreed upon was maintaining confidentiality with this information, limiting it solely to their group of six. Consequently, when the time came for change, many were taken aback, even within the company itself. Let’s hope the entire event offers more intriguing insights!

The TV series titled “WWE Unreal” is helmed by director Chris Weaver, with Erik Powers serving as its showrunner. A team of executive producers includes Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, Jessica Boddy, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, and Marc Pomarico. Production will be handled by Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, and WWE. For more details about “WWE Unreal”, check out the official description provided below.

For the very first time, get a peek behind-the-scenes in the WWE writers’ room and beyond the wrestling ring alongside your beloved WWE Champions. The excitement and tension that you witness on stage are equally palpable offstage.

WWE Unreal will stream on Netflix on July 29th.

I’m absolutely pumped up for WWE Unreal! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it. Feel free to share your views in the comments, and let’s dive deep into the world of wrestling together on Bluesky @knightofoa!

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2025-07-29 05:40