WWE Unreal Reveals Scripted Truth Behind IShowSpeed’s Rumble Moment
WWE fans were left buzzing when viral sensation IShowSpeed shockingly entered the Royal Rumble and took a brutal spear from Bron Breakker. For many, it looked like a spontaneous, unscripted moment of chaos — the kind of magic WWE is known for. But now, WWE Unreal has pulled the curtain back on what really happened, and the truth might surprise you.
In the latest behind-the-scenes footage from WWE Unreal, we learned that the entire segment involving IShowSpeed was planned well in advance. Triple H, who leads WWE’s creative direction, was shown giving detailed instructions to Stephanie McMahon and the production team about exactly how the moment would play out.
According to the clip, the plan was to position Speed at the Gorilla Position — the backstage area just before wrestlers enter the arena. Triple H told Stephanie that as Akira Tozawa was being eliminated early in the match, she would casually start a conversation with Speed near Gorilla, while the cameras were already in place to capture everything.
Triple H explained how he would call out “Speed!” from the back, prompting the YouTube star to respond. Then, in a staged moment of surprise, Triple H would yell, “You’re in the Rumble.” If Speed appeared confused, Stephanie was instructed to repeat it — “He said you’re in the Rumble!” — for added realism.
“So during this match, right before Tozawa goes out… you’ll be right here talking to Speed. Camera guy’s here, this is Gorilla Position. They’re gonna bring Tozawa over—just BS your way through. Until I bring Tozawa back, I’m gonna yell ‘Speed!’ He’s gonna turn and look—‘What?’—‘You’re in the Rumble.’—‘What?’ And you’re like, ‘He said you’re in the Rumble.’”
This entire segment was meticulously crafted to appear spontaneous. Even Speed’s reaction — from the initial confusion to running out and getting demolished — was directed and shot for maximum viral impact. Bron Breakker’s devastating spear added the perfect exclamation mark to a moment millions saw as chaotic fun.
However, WWE Unreal now shows fans that very little in WWE is truly accidental. What seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime unscripted moment was actually part of a masterfully choreographed production, designed to go viral.
While some fans might feel let down learning that Speed’s entry wasn’t a real surprise, others may come away with a deeper respect for WWE’s level of detail and production. The planning, timing, and camera coordination involved in making it look real is a testament to WWE’s storytelling precision.
This reveal raises an important question for fans:
Does knowing it was scripted ruin the moment for you, or make you admire the effort even more?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below or on social media. Would you want to see IShowSpeed in more WWE segments — or even a match someday?
