WWE Unreal Season 2 stirred up significant attention following the Netflix series premiere. Road Dogg faced criticism and has already begun defending himself, while Eric Bischoff is currently assessing the situation.
In a recent discussion about the show, Road Dogg found himself under scrutiny from fans after he suggested that Chelsea Green should reclaim the United States Title from Zelina Vega. However, Road Dogg retracted the suggestion after Triple H pointed out that Chelsea had already defeated every opponent at her level. This reversal led fans to accuse Road Dogg of lacking creativity.
Triple H challenged the proposal by questioning, “Who does she work with?” implying that Chelsea Green had exhausted potential challengers, complicating the idea of planning another title opportunity.
Road Dogg acknowledged Triple H’s point, saying, “I see what you’re saying. I don’t like it, but I agree.” This statement attracted further criticism, prompting Eric Bischoff to respond during his 83 Weeks show. Bischoff argued that people often jump to conclusions based on brief clips.
“You can’t watch every minute of every meeting [WWE creative discussions]. We didn’t even watch the entire meeting—just a one or two-minute segment—and suddenly, people conclude, ‘Oh, Road Dogg isn’t creative.’ That he couldn’t come up with a new opponent? Wait, he had insisted she wear the belt. And when they pushed back, do you think he had no ideas?” Bischoff explained.
He also highlighted how much fans miss behind-the-scenes complexity, saying, “That’s one conversation in one meeting during a 40-hour week of meetings.” Bischoff wrapped up by acknowledging the challenges of the role and the public backlash involved.
“I can’t win. You can’t just win. I hope you get great joy from appearing on TV and telling your friends and family that they can watch you on TV. Because that’s all you get. The rest will be really frustrating and not very enjoyable,” he said.
Looking ahead, Unreal Season 3 is on the horizon, with John Cena’s farewell tour expected to take center stage. It will be fascinating to see which storylines and discussions emerge next.
Fan Take: This controversy underscores the intense pressure WWE creative talent face, often judged on moments that don’t capture the full story. Fans should recognize that creativity in wrestling is a complex process, and understanding these nuances could lead to a deeper appreciation of the sport’s storytelling.
