AEW’s Salt of the Earth steps into Hollywood spotlight at Tudum event
Summary
– MJF appears in the new Happy Gilmore 2 trailer revealed at Netflix’s Tudum
– He plays Gordie, one of Happy Gilmore’s sons, in the highly anticipated sequel
– WWE and AEW stars shared the stage as Netflix celebrated wrestling and film crossovers
MJF is adding another title to his resume: Hollywood actor. The AEW star made waves at Netflix’s Tudum event, where Adam Sandler and the Happy Gilmore 2 cast debuted the first trailer for the much-hyped comedy sequel. Fans got a glimpse of MJF in action as Gordie, Happy’s son, including a standout moment in a chaotic car beating scene.
The trailer confirmed that MJF’s role is no mere cameo, cementing his move from the wrestling ring to the silver screen. With Sandler leading the cast and Netflix backing the project, Happy Gilmore 2 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss comedy for fans old and new.
Wrestling wasn’t far from the spotlight either, as WWE’s CM Punk had to intervene in a heated Liv Morgan–Rhea Ripley confrontation during the same Tudum event, making it a crossover spectacle for wrestling and movie fans alike.
Summer just got happy-er. Adam Sandler stars in Happy Gilmore 2 arriving July 25. #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/yfB2kulovK
— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025
