Several WWE and AEW wrestlers appeared in the new film “Happy Gilmore 2,” starring Adam Sandler. Cody Rhodes was reportedly considered for a role but couldn’t commit due to scheduling conflicts. MJF from AEW, along with WWE’s Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella, all acted in the movie. According to “Fightful Select,” Rhodes and the filmmakers discussed his part, but his other commitments prevented him from participating. Filming spanned a wide timeframe, which led to MJF being away from AEW for several months.
Rhodes also spent busy months working on a project titled “The Naked Gun,” with rumors hinting he might soon collaborate with another WWE star, Roman Reigns. Nikki Bella, who played Medusa, praised the experience of working on Adam Sandler’s film, while Lynch played the character Flex, and MJF had a significant role as one of Sandler’s children. The film debuted on Netflix, a WWE partner, and the trailer was shown during “WWE Raw,” although MJF didn’t appear in the trailer—a point noted by former WWE wrestler Bishop Dyer.
Fan Take: This crossover between wrestling stars and Hollywood highlights the growing mainstream appeal of WWE and AEW athletes. For fans, it signals more opportunities to see their favorite wrestlers in new contexts, which can only help elevate the sport’s profile and popularity.
