Netflix’s “WWE: Unreal” docuseries is up for multiple awards in the 47th Annual Sports Emmys.
The nominees were revealed on Wednesday with “Unreal” being recognized in three categories: Outstanding Sports Documentary Series: Serialized, Outstanding Sports Editing: Long Form, and Outstanding Sports Design: Speciality. We’ll find out the winners when the award ceremony is held on May 26.
“Unreal” debuted in 2025, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at WWE’s creative process and some of the company’s stars. Season two then arrived this January, with the next season slated to drop later in the year.
“WWE: Unreal’s nomination for three Sports Emmys is a testament to the work and dedication of every single individual @WWE whose work makes us run,” Paul “Triple H” Levesque tweeted. “Also, a massive thank you to our partners who helped bring this show to life and congratulations to all involved in the show and its production. @netflix @OmahaProd @NFLFilms & @Skydance Sports”
The eligibility period for the Sports Emmys covers the calendar year of 2025. Here are all of the nominees for the categories “WWE: Unreal” is up for:
Outstanding Sports Documentary Series: Serialized
- Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues
- The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox
- Formula 1: Drive to Survive
- Full Court Press
- Quarterback
- WWE: Unreal
Outstanding Sports Editing: Long Form
- American Thunder: NASCAR at Le Mans
- America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys
- Butterfly in a Blizzard
- Celtics City
- Saquon
- We Beat the Dream Team
- WWE: Unreal
Outstanding Sports Graphic Design: Specialty
- Believers: Boston Red Sox
- MLB Now Open
- NFL on CBS: The Evolution of the Big Head – Merging Human Artistry with AI Innovation
- NFL Slimetime
- WWE: Unreal
The Sports Emmys are a subcategory of the Emmys, which is best known for its annual Primetime Emmy Awards.