One Big Thing
Current WWE United States Champion Austin Theory has revealed his surprising connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing as an extra in Spider-Man: Homecoming’s post-credits scene.
Why It Matters
This revelation showcases the unexpected crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream entertainment, highlighting how WWE superstars often have diverse entertainment experiences before reaching wrestling stardom.
By The Numbers
• Spider-Man: Homecoming released in 2017
• Theory was just 20 years old during filming
• The scene was shot at Jackson Prison in Georgia
• The film grossed over $880 million worldwide
Key Details
• Theory appeared as a prison inmate during Michael Keaton’s Vulture scene
• The scene was filmed with real inmates present in the facility
• Production gave strict instructions about inmate interaction
• The cameo lasts only seconds but has been spotted by eagle-eyed fans
Direct Quote
Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Theory shared:
“That was a crazy day… We put on prisoner outfits and everything, and they said, ‘Hey, make sure when we tell you guys to line up and you’re walking to not touch the bars, do not encourage the inmates, because the inmates were yelling at us.'”
Behind The Scenes
• The scene involved two lines of extras walking in opposite directions
• Real inmates were actively present during filming
• Theory had to follow strict protocols while filming
• The scene was meant to set up future storylines involving Mac Gargan
Looking Forward
While the plotline involving Vulture and Mac Gargan hasn’t been revisited in subsequent Spider-Man films, Theory playfully suggested: “Maybe they bring me back in the Marvel Universe.”
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