Ahead of WWE‘s 39th edition of the Royal Rumble, many wrestling fans across the world were excited and hoping to see Bron Breakker win the event at the Riyadh Season Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

However, contrary to fans’ hopes, it was Roman Reigns who stood tall as the sole survivor, claiming his second-ever Royal Rumble victory. At the same time, Bron Breakker was eliminated extremely early into the match by Oba Femi following a masked assault on The Vision member.

With Breakker emerging as a heavy contender to be victorious in the fabled match prior to the event, the unexpected turn caused shock amongst many within the WWE Universe.

New Season of WWE Unreal Reveals All About Royal Rumble Decision

Today, the 21st of July, marks the premiere of WWE’s third season of its Netflix series ‘Unreal.’

The show gives fans behind-the-scenes access into the decision-making and production of WWE events, and has been a huge success since the release of season one back in 2025.

During an episode of the brand-new season, Netflix shows Triple H and the production team sitting in a boardroom discussing potential outcomes and the winner of the Royal Rumble event.

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This scene has revealed the real reason why Bron Breakker was eliminated early and not victorious on the night in Saudi Arabia, leaving fans confused and frustrated by the decision-making of those at the top.

The angered reactions from the WWE Universe have arisen due to the fact that one episode of the new series showed that Breakker was originally planned to win the Royal Rumble, but the creative team and Triple H decided not to pursue that storyline for fear that he would be ‘pushed down fans’ throats.’

WWE Fans Rage at Bron Breakker Decision

Many hardcore WWE fans took to social media to reveal their frustrations, with one fan commenting: “GOD, IF YOU HEAR ME, STRIKE DOWN THE WRITERS ROOM NOW.”

Other fans decided to hit out at the entertainment company on social media: “Yeah, this company is backwards,” “These mfs can’t be more out of touch, fam oh my days,” and “Are you f****** serious?” were just a handful of replies to the clip.

Since Breakker’s promotion from NXT to SmackDown in 2024, he has climbed to the top of the roster, becoming a fan-favourite along the way with his high-energy performances and vicious spears.

During his rise to the top, ‘The Terminator’ has claimed the Intercontinental Championship on two occasions while also claiming the WWE World Tag Team Championship as one half of The Vision stable, partnered with Austin Theory.

His somewhat rapid climb to the top after his SmackDown arrival may be some cause for concern for Triple H and the creative team, but despite this, fans have made their feelings known towards the decision-making of WWE.

Tottenham are said to have made contact over the signing of a winger, but they will have been left stunned by the asking price they have received. Spurs have already spent a record total this summer, splashing out more than £230million, which has largely been made up of the Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke deals.

But there is more to come from Spurs, who still want to improve their attack this summer, having spent much of the summer improving their defence and midfield. A winger signing is now the North London club’s priority, and they have reportedly enquired about a World Cup star.

Spurs left stunned by Andreas Schjelderup asking price

Norway standout Andreas Schjelderup has begun to attract interest after an impressive World Cup and equally impressive club season with Benfica. The Lisbon giants, who were led by José Mourinho last season, went unbeaten despite missing out on the league title, and Schjelderup scored 10 and assisted seven times across all competitions, and that form saw him land a World Cup spot with Norway, which he was far from sure to get. The 22-year-old reached the quarter-final with Norway, and he notably scored the opening goal against England.

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham have now reached out to Benfica to find out if they can sign Schjelderup this summer, but they have received a bold asking price. It’s claimed Benfica want at least £68million for their young star, who has two years remaining on his current deal.

Schjelderup is said to want a Premier League move, but clubs are unlikely to pay £68million for such a young and relatively unproven players, meaning a deal next year, when the winger will only have one year remaining on his deal, is a more likely time for a deal.

Mourinho’s praise for Schjelderup turnaround

Now former Benfica boss Mourinho was very critical of Schjelderup early on, claiming he couldn’t keep up with the physical demands of playing at Benfica’s level. But come the end of the season, Mourinho acknowledged how the winger had turned things around.

“Look, I spoke to him yesterday or the day before and said that he had a lot of reasons to be very proud of himself,” he said.

“Comparing the Schjelderup of months ago with the Schjelderup of today is impossible. There’s no point of comparison, the only thing that’s the same is that boyish face… He’s still unshaven, his face is the same, that baby face is the same.

“Neither from a physical point of view, nor from a tactical point of view, nor from a mental point of view, there’s nothing comparable. I’d say that this kid, if he continues to develop in this way, will surely be a real talent and I’d say a great, great, great talent.”

Following on from an historic and record-breaking weekend within the athletics world, where Josh Kerr set a new world record for the fastest mile ever recorded, there has been some controversy and discussion about the impact on the athletes that camera angles and slow-motion captures have.

During televised athletic events such as the Diamond League and the World Athletics Championships, the audience experience is enhanced through the use of advanced technology throughout the live broadcast, such as varying camera angles and graphics.

However, the use of differing camera shots and slow-motion captures has sparked complaints from athletes and debate throughout the athletic scene.

Holly Bradshaw Speaks Out About Camera Changes

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Holly Bradshaw, pole vaulter and member of Team GB, has said that there have been occasions where camera angles are broadcast when they are ‘zoomed in’, while also showing super slow-motion action replays of athletes in ‘undignified positions’, instead of technical or educational shots.

“There are so many different angles to be shown of our sport that can highlight how technical and impressive these field events and athletes are,” she said.

Bradshaw also went on to reveal that she had received online backlash due to the online broadcasts of the athletes.

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The former Olympian also suggested numerous camera angles and content focuses, such as showing the last six steps, stride speed, and position of take-off in the pole vault, that could be applied by broadcasters of the athletics to improve not only the viewing experience for a fan but also support athletes, especially female competitors, to feel more safe and protected while competing to the highest standard.

Meanwhile, Serbian long jump competitor and four-time Olympian Ivana Spanovic supported Bradshaw in her plea for broadcasters and producers to protect athletics, as she added that lingering camera angles can cause ‘serious long-term effects on athletes’ mental health.’

Spanovic further explained that: “Certain camera angles, combined with gender stereotypes, not only caused discomfort for athletes and unnecessary distractions during competition.”

Now, with multiple high-level athletes breaking the silence and speaking out against certain camera angles and shots of the competitors during events, surely it’s time for World Athletics and all other athletic associations alongside broadcasters to make a change and provide more protection and comfort for their athletes.