PWInsider is reporting that “The Main Event,” which is the first WWE Studios and Netflix collaboration, will begin shooting this summer. Filming will take place from Vancouver, British Columbia, and begins later this month through August.
WWE Studios has been aiming to develop new, original feature films in conjunction with Netflix that will be released via the streaming service. The projects are being directed for family audiences. As for “The Main Event,” it revolves around a 10-year-old boy who has dreams of becoming a WWE professional wrestler.
However, he gets to live his dream a bit early, when he discovers the secret to having super strength in his breakfast cereal, thus becoming, “The Spaghetti Kid.” The report adds that John Cena is referenced in the film and makes a late cameo. Other WWE stars featured in the film include Sheamus, The Miz, and Bray Wyatt.
There are also a number of NXT references as well. Larry Postel, who wrote “Flip Turn,” penned the script. WWE has not yet officially announced its partnership with Netflix.
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