Orange Cassidy Eyes Role in Barbie Sequel After Ryan Gosling Comparisons

One Big Thing

AEW star Orange Cassidy wants to join the Barbie movie franchise, citing fan comparisons to Ryan Gosling as his inspiration.

Why It Matters

The potential crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream entertainment could expand AEW’s reach and boost Cassidy’s profile beyond wrestling.

Key Details

• Cassidy shared the story during a TMZ Sports interview following his AEW World Championship match against Jon Moxley at Full Gear
• The comparison originated at an independent show in Texas with a small crowd of about 50 people
• Fans flooded Cassidy’s Twitter with comparisons when Barbie was released

Direct Quote

“The idea that I look like Ryan Gosling is like ‘Oh, thank you, thank you,'” Cassidy said. “Put me in the sequel.”

By The Numbers

• Barbie earned over $1.4 billion worldwide
• Cassidy has become one of AEW’s top stars
• His recent AEW World Championship match headlined one of AEW’s biggest events of 2023

The Bottom Line

While Cassidy claims wrestling is his only hobby besides sleep, his charisma and growing popularity could make him an interesting addition to a potential Barbie sequel.

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