10. He Will Star As Rocksteady In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
As revealed earlier in 2015, Sheamus will play Rocksteady, one of the lead henchmen in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel, slated for a 2016 release. The revelation took many by surprise because there was no formal announcement from WWE, a company that typically touts the pop culture success of its talent. The first TMNT film, released in 2014, grossed $485,004,754 at the box-office (according to IMDB.com) and if the sequel manages to draw that same audience, let alone build on it, then Sheamus could very well enjoy stardom typically reserved for the likes of John Cena, Batista or Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, especially if he is allowed to showcase any charisma or personality in the role of the thuggish baddie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wcVSW10nzE Sheamus has acted before, appearing in three films. The Escapist, starring Damian Lewis and the great Brian Cox, is his highest profile role to date. In 2014, he appeared in an episode of USA Network's Royal Pains. Let's see what he brings to the role of the Turtles' foe...
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
