5 Ideas For WWE 24

Future ideas for the behind-the-scenes documentary revolutionising WWE.

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WWE 24 is a WWE Network series that gives an inside look into the stories that transpire behind the scenes. It's an unprecedented pulling back of the curtain that has given fans a new appreciation for what their favourite performers go through.

We've seen Seth Rollins' trials and tribulations in dealing with a severe knee injury, followed by his triumphant return to the spotlight. We've seen the story behind WWE's efforts to redefine the women's division. In two separate episodes we saw Daniel Bryan's monumental rise to the main event of WrestleMania XXX and then his untimely retirement after his injuries had built to a critical point.

WWE 24 brings to light the genuine emotion that goes into the wrestling craft and is consistently some of the most watched WWE Network content. What other corners of the WWE system might give us a unique perspective of the business that we love?

Here are 5 ideas for future WWE 24 documentaries.

5. Goldberg's Return

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When Bill Goldberg returned to set up his clash with Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, most fans were expecting the snarling, vein-popping Goldberg from WCW's glory days, but instead we were exposed to a side of him people didn't know existed.

Even when it is clear that many years have passed since we last saw them, old-school wrestlers are often reluctant to let their characters change with the times. So in this so-called 'reality era' with kayfabe being a shade of its former self, it was refreshing to see Golberg being open and honest about his desire to be seen as a hero again, and his doubts about whether or not he could actually still go in the ring.

Documenting this final chapter in his career would give an incredible insight into the psyche of a WWE performer. Returning to the ring after so many years away would be extremely daunting for any wrestler and Goldberg is doing so in grand style by going against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, so allowing us to see his preparation and hear more of his honesty would make engaging television.

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