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Let's fill the DCEU with pro wrestlers.
Recent reports suggest that WWE star Charlotte is headed for Hollywood. Injury aside, a break from WWE is well-deserved. For years, she’s been a focal point of RAW, SmackDown and NXT, juggling multiple brands at various points. If there’s one Superstar who has earned a moment to explore other avenues before predictably giving WWE another few years of her life, it’s The Nature Girl.
A few months ago, news broke that not only was fellow WWE Superstar Becky Lynch being featured in the TV show Billions, but she was also on her way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If ‘The Man’ lands a role in the MCU, you’d better believe Charlotte would to do the same.
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But what if The Queen blazed yet another trail and went into the DCEU?
The revival of the Snyder Cut, Michael Keaton’s return as Batman, and the many juicy announcements made from DC Fandom have made the DCEU perhaps the most intriguing it’s ever been. It’s no doubt generating enough buzz to suggest that the MCU v. DCEU rivalry might be a fair fight this time around.
With so many new superhero films in the works in the DCEU, as well as the increase in wrestlers taking their talents into television and film, there are plenty of opportunities for our favorite babyfaces and heels to break into the DCEU.
Charlotte could be a worthy addition to the DCEU, especially if Becky Lynch does indeed find herself part of the MCU. However, are loads of other names from wrestling's many promotions that would be better choices.
Let’s take a look at a few other wrestlers who could share the growing DCEU universe alongside Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam and John Cena’s Peacemaker.
#5 Dave Bautista should make an appearance in DCEU
Former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista is carving out a nice place for himself in Hollywood. Though not all of his films are blockbusters, there's no doubt that he's only grown as a performer thanks to his time on the silver screen. His role as Drax the Destroyer in the MCU instantly elevated his status as an actor and no one should be shocked if the DCEU comes knocking.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will likely see the tragic death of Drax, but that doesn’t mean Bautista has to hang up his proverbial cape. A strong friendship with newer DCEU James Gunn, who happens to be directing John Cena in The Suicide Squad, could convince Bautista to take his talents into Batman’s world.
The retired wrestler was chomping at the bit for the role of Bain in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Though that part may not be his this time around, DCEU's vast multiverse could offer the chance for Bautista to become yet another version of Bane in the near future.
#4 Chris Jericho should make an appearance in DCEU
Chris Jericho is a man of many hats. Wrestler. Rockstar. Actor. Podcast Host. Writer. So why not a DCEU star?
Somehow, he not only juggles these roles well but makes it look effortless. Where he finds the time to live out nearly every dream imaginable is anyone's guess. We do know that the moment he sets his eyes on a project, suddenly he's got plenty of extra time to devote to it.
Could he make his way to the DCEU?
Although the assumption was that he'd take a break from AEW and tour with his band Fozzy for most of 2020/2021, the global pandemic completely altered those plans. Six months have passed, yet concerts are still few and far between. Even if Fozzy plays one-off shows, the majority of Jericho's Fozzy schedule is now open.
Now is the perfect time for the former WWE Superstar to wander into the superhero fray via the DCEU.
Should Le Champion go toe to toe with Superman in the DCEU? Of course not, but a small cameo in the DCEU ala Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, MacGruber, or Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! would be a perfect way for Jericho to add Le Heros to his resume.
#3 Sheamus should make an appearance in DCEU
Let's cut WWE's Celtic Warrior Sheamus some slack. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows may not have been the blockbuster movie we had hoped, but Sheamus was far from the worst casting choice in that film.
We likely won't see his Rocksteady rumbling with the heroes in a half shell, but that doesn't mean he should give up on comic book films. The Irishman's film career is still in its infancy and has plenty of mileage left.
For the few films he's been featured in, Sheamus isn't half bad. His time in the WWE has shown that he can portray a compelling character when given the opportunity.
Besides, who among the WWE Superstars hasn't had a few duds early in their film career? The Rock's ascent to the A-List wasn't overnight.
The DCEU is an ideal place for Sheamus to cut his chops in another major-budget film. He needn't be a starring role; a cameo with or without dialog would be enough, similar to Kevin Nash's row in The Punisher.
#2 Ronda Rousey should make an appearance in DCEU
There are a number of female wrestlers who could very well make their way to the DCEU in the near future.
Natalya has said Jason Momoa wants to work with her, easily opening up an opportunity for The Queen of Harts to appear in a DCEU film such as the Aquaman or Justice League sequel.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte have silver screen aspirations. A dozen or more former and current WWE superstars have graced blockbusters and bombs alike. Maria Kanellis. Lana. AJ Lee. The list of female wrestlers/actresses who realistically make appearances in the DCEU is long, but Ronda Rousey will be the one to get the phone call first.
The Baddest Woman On The Planet has been building her film CV little by little over the last decade. Although she's stepped away from UFC and WWE (for now), one could argue that she's still in the prime of her career and ready for a DCEU push.
She continues to be a huge draw wherever she roams. If there's one female wrestler that will generate the most buzz for the DCEU, it's Rowdy Ronda Rousey.
#1 David Arquette should make an appearance in DCEU
You Cannot Kill David Arquette was not the wrestling documentary we needed right now, but it was definitely the one we deserved. The former WCW Champion's return to the ring will shortly be followed up with a return to another 2000's era victory: the Scream franchise. One could argue that other wrestlers, those known for wrestling before acting, would be better cameos in the DCEU.
Although his show was canceled, it's clear The Big Show wants to move away from the ring. Edge spent years co-starring in TV shows; his transition to a major motion picture would be smoother than most.
Even a legend like Hulk Hogan or Stone Cold Steve Austin would generate sizeable hype for the DCEU to warrant the seven-digit paycheck.
Alas, David Arquette would be the best wrestler to bring into the DCEU. An underrated wrestler and underrated actor, Arquette could do way more with a leading role than nearly any other wrestler.
He also wouldn't be a distraction in the DCEU, like many other wrestlers would be. When we see Dwayne Johnson in a film, we see The Rock. Arquette may be recognizable, but we won't subconsciously associate him with another character the moment he pops on screen.
David Arquette seems to be embarking on the next chapter of his story; a turn in the DCEU would be an unexpected yet exciting surprise. Which DCEU film? It need not matter.
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