Was Mötley Crüe’s 2005 Reunion Documentary All Fake?
Mötley Crüe’s 2005 VH1 documentary Resurrecting Mötley Crüe was all about getting the band back together after they had supposedly called it quits. But watching it again today, how much of it was real, and how much was staged for the cameras?
The Hair Metal Guru and the crew revisit this memorable documentary, break down some of its most unbelievable moments, and discuss why so much of it feels orchestrated. We loved watching it back in the day, but does it hold up all these years later?
Was the Mötley Crüe reunion story the real deal, or was something else going on behind the scenes? Watch our discussion and let us know what YOU think in the comments!
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@BlurnGanston
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
we’re tired of the obesity.
@WilliamKnodel-v1k
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Growing up I took everything that these bands said and done to heart. Now being 55 I realized everything is done for money and ego. Hard to find anything or anyone who is real today especially with the AI. Keep it real guys that's why I watch thanks.
@sinisterproductions2
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Motley Crue are all fake
@LCSphotos
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
I’ve been thinking about this video on and off all day. At one point, while driving to my concert, I started laughing thinking about you guys talking about your genuine reactions back then… Almost like we were all just a bunch of wholesome, clueless dorks. Like “OH Yay! Tommy’s gonna go along!” 😂 Everything you said in this makes sense, so now I can’t watch it without thinking about it.
@B40Brian
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
No way their agency would risk their relationship with a huge band like Motley Crue by secretly recording them
@maga-hat709
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
The whole band has been about faking it since the day one.
They mightve made couple of decent songs along the way but that's about it.
The most blatant lie they still keep spreading via their official website is the claim that theyve sold "more than 100 million records" which is obviously a laughable claim. The true number is about 26 million, which is still a huge number considering the weakness of their material and total lack of any bona fide hit songs.
If they wouldve sold more than 100 million that would mean that Mötley has sold more records than AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses etc. which is obviously not true. All those bands are or have been touring stadiums which Mötley has never been able to do on their own.
@Wolf_Undercover
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Mötley was my favorite early teens band, no question about it. That said, even during the time of this documentary, there was just no interest on my end. It simply wasn't the same place and time of what most of us consider to be classic Crue. In fact, the last thing they did that I paid full attention to was the movie The Dirt.
In any event, had to stop by and give a little love to the Guru. Y'all have a great weekend! 🖤🤟🥁
@Eliza-N92
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
The documentary was an interesting look into the dynamics of all their relationships. The Greatest Hits Tour was great to see Motley in a smaller Theater.
@dcinsc7
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
You’re stumbling into Shane Gillis territory!
@dcinsc7
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Embellishment is SOOOOO Rock n Roll!
@HaremScarem-q9i
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
As a very casual MC fan- now I want to go and watch this doc. Your passion for the band is very cool- great episode. Thanks for all you guys do.🇨🇦
PS you guys could review Behind the Music episodes of your favorite bands
@GSF179
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
F’n hate Motley Crue. So fake and disgusting. Worst band ever.
@DRock1779
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
In fairness that Brides of Destruction album was fantastic. The follow up without Nikki was… Not. The first one though was great. It should have gotten the attention Velvet Revolver got because it was better than Contraband.
As for the the doc itself I remember it and I felt like it was less a documentary and more a reality show masquerading as a doc.
@jay8656
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
The best song on Red White & Crue. Was Black Widow.
@ChrisPorter-il2vp
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Patrick Reeves you make us laugh w. your humar I Love it, I Love this kick ass Rock channel, I also Love my cool/kick ass bros on here Anthony – Guru/Patrick, Chris Jones you guys Rock never change who you are/what you do, never stop Rockin' neither I Love MOTLEY Fuckin' CRUE what's not to Love about the Bad boys of Glam Metal there's Nothing Fake about MOTLEY CRUE period No questions asked. Long Live MOTLEY CRUE/The Hair Metal Guru…. Forever from your Biggest/Devoted, Loyal fan, follower/supporter, bestie/brother Chris '' PartyRocker '' Porter I Love Charlie too..
@TheKongZilla
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Does anyone else find those crowds at the Whiskey to be kind of lame lol I’ve been watching QR clips and have seen other stuff lately, no one is going ape like I do lol even “Bang Your Head” they are standing around like goobers. Unless I saw a bad portion of it.
@dereksanders8152
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
They have always been full of it.
@Alexlaz2026
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Guys, the documentary was never meant to be portrayed as completely factual. It was always in keeping with that element of manufactured drama for effect, that characterizes the reality shows very popular at the time. This talk seems a bit naïve.
@TheKongZilla
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
The Crue busted and fans owned lol I gave such a minimal amount of shit for the Crue after that Corabi album, I never watched it. My fav rock doc was The Making of Pump by Aerosmith. Dang the great Anthrax pushed back lol
@Dan.50
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
It's show business. Everything is fake!
@allisonstone476
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
You guys should do the “making velvet revolver”
@bhuelasjr
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
I don’t know if you are aware, but someone posted a warm up show from the Electric Factory in Philly right before the Swine tour. They play the whole album and some classics . Including a performance of your favorite song Brandon. I was at the show in 97 up front and it was Awesome. Got posted about a week ago..
@thundergod6173
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm
The best point is Mick was the only real musician in the band and Vince’s never been able to sing.