WWE Unreal. My Opinion.

 

I want to talk about the WWE show on Netflix called Unreal. I watched all six episodes and I have to say, it is nothing what people in the IWC thought it would be. Before the show aired there were conversations across social media about the show being a big reveal of secrets. There is no big reveal. Everything that is told has been common knowledge to those who have been curious about what goes on behind the curtain. What it does show is the process of how stuff is done. From gorilla position to how the talent feel about getting pushed and not getting pushed. I really enjoyed the episodes and I respect and appreciate the process of the work put into making a show happen. I don't think those who always say "wrestling is fake" understand how disrespectful that statement is to those who put in all the work from in ring talent to producers of matches, trainers, seamstress dept., agents, managers, personal assistants and so on. It's always interesting to see the talent backstage before and after the matches and the conversations they have in the moment. It's also pretty cool to watch them celebrate achievements after matches with applause and hugs.  I know it's personal for the talent behind the curtain. To have cameras back there filming is like an invasion of privacy even if no secrets are revealed. 

People already knew matches are predetermined and there are promo scripts or bullet points to go by. People also know that they rehearse matches and producers in gorilla are in the ear of commentators and referees. That being said that is a very small percent of info people know. It's similar to a magician who tells you how 100 year old tricks are done. The tricks are so old the public has a pretty good idea how they are done so the magician reveals them like it's a big secret but he has so much more up his sleeve that you don't know. When it comes to Professional Wrestling people still have no idea about the magic and how it is done. I won't get into detail but there is a plethora of secrets you will never know. WWE Unreal is a great way to promote their product and it's working. Pro Wrestling is a way of life that outsiders try to understand but it's not meant to be understood only appreciated and respected. Long live kayfabe and what you will never know. Shadow La Fuente.

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