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WWE gives us an UnReal look at John Cena’s rocky retirement run

Live coverage and related reports for WWE gives us an UnReal look at John Cena’s rocky retirement run.

AI Story Summary

What happened?

Netflix announced that WWE: UnReal will return on July 21 with five new 50-minute episodes, blending behind-the-scenes documentary footage with WWE’s ongoing presentation. The new season appears to focus heavily on John Cena’s retirement run after his heel turn, while also covering Liv Morgan’s Survivor Series return, AJ Lee’s return, Bron Breakker’s rise, and WWE’s search for its next major star.

Key Takeaways

  • WWE: UnReal is returning to Netflix on July 21 with five new episodes.
  • John Cena’s retirement run is presented as a major focus of the season.
  • The trailer includes Cena tapping out to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
  • Liv Morgan’s Survivor Series return suggests the season may cover events through late 2025.
  • AJ Lee’s return and Bron Breakker’s rise are also highlighted.

AI Timeline

July 6 announcement

Netflix announced the return date and released a trailer for the new season of WWE: UnReal.

July 21 premiere

The season is scheduled to debut with five new 50-minute episodes.

Cena retirement focus

The trailer highlights the post-heel-turn portion of John Cena’s farewell run.

Late-2025 coverage

Liv Morgan’s Survivor Series return indicates the season may extend to the end of 2025.

Next-generation spotlight

The season also appears to examine WWE’s efforts around Bron Breakker and other rising stars.

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Jul 6, 9:00 PM

WWE gives us an UnReal look at John Cena’s rocky retirement run

Cageside Seats • WWE

Part behind-the-scenes docuseries, part new layer of kayfabe, Netflix’s WWE UnReal is coming back on July 21 with five new 50-minute episodes. The streamer announced as much today (July 6), while also dropping this trailer for the third season of UnReal on us: As you can see, the post-heel-turn portion of John Cena’s retirement run last year is a major focus. We see the hold he tapped out to Gunther from Saturday Night’s Main Event briefly, and Liv Morgan’s Survivor Series return also indicates this season will probably take us to the end of 2025. In addition to the Never Seen 17’s farewell and Morgan’s return, Triple H and WWE’s efforts to make WWE’s next big thing are covered as part of a look at Bron Breakker around Seth Rollins’ legit retirement. AJ Lee’s return and impact look to be the other main topic of UnReal S3. Here’s the official logline for the new season: John Cena says goodbye, a fan favorite returns, and the next generation of Superstars rise to the occasion. WWE: Unre