Hollywood’s favorite numbers guy is back with a vengeance and, apparently, a hidden wrestling obsession! During The Accountant 2’s
promotional whirlwind, Ben Affleck pivoted from discussing balance sheets to body slams in a delightful curveball that left fans buzzing. The Batman-turned-math-genius dropped a bombshell of wrestling nostalgia that nobody saw coming, like finding an easter egg in tax code. His unexpected WWE revelations? Think of them as the narrative equivalent of a surprise folding chair to the conversation.
While The Accountant 2
keeps fans hooked, Ben Affleck takes an unexpected detour, transforming from number cruncher to wrestling aficionado, dropping WWE legends
like a pro in the ring.
Ben Affleck names his wrestling legends
Channeling his inner fanboy on Complex’s GOAT Talk
, Ben Affleck
transformed into a walking wrestling encyclopedia faster than Ric Flair could strut across the ring. The Oscar winner gleefully name-dropped legends including Flair
himself, Roddy Piper
, the patriotic Sergeant Slaughter
, and the notorious Iron Sheik
, basically creating a lineup of 80s wrestling legends. Affleck’s childlike enthusiasm revealed the superstars who bodyslammed their way into his formative years, showcasing the actor’s unexpected connection to spandex-clad glory.
Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal named their GOAT WWE wrestlers.
Jon did not put his uncle-in-law, Kurt Angle, on the list.
(GOAT Talk via @Complex) pic.twitter.com/sdM6L4jdrg
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) April 28, 2025
Not to be outdone in this impromptu wrestling smackdown, co-star Jon Bernthal countered
with his own impressive roster of ring titans. The Punisher
actor flexed his wrestling cred by shouting out Junkyard Dog, Hillbilly Jim, and the cream-of-the-crop Macho Man.
Bernthal then went full wrestling hipster, referencing deep-cut legends Big John Studd and Leaping Lanny Poffo, Randy Savage’s enigmatic brother, hinting at backstage mysteries
that would make even seasoned wrestling journalists raise an eyebrow.
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As Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal went toe-to-toe with wrestling legends, The Accountant 2
takes the spotlight, delivering its own knockout punches with intense action and an emotionally charged family showdown.
The Accountant 2: action, family, and thrills in 2025
Though devoid of powerbombs and figure-four leglocks, The Accountant 2
delivers its own brand of high-octane action. Director Gavin O’Connor’s 2025 thriller sees Ben Affleck return as Christian Wolff, an autistic mathematical savant with a side hustle in face-punching, who reunites with his estranged brother (Jon Bernthal) to dismantle a human trafficking operation. A standout brawl between Daniella Pineda and Cynthia Addai-Robinson precedes an explosive Mexican shootout finale, all while exploring neurodiversity and family bonds beneath the bullet casings.
I’m gonna need like eight sequels to #TheAccountant2. Affleck and Bernthal are just too good together. Found it super entertaining, funny, and thrilling pic.twitter.com/ime40FqwLG
— Cooper Hood (@MovieCooper) April 25, 2025
For eager viewers hunting down
on Netflix
, this number-crunching vigilante’s latest adventure currently exists exclusively in theaters
, having debuted on April 25th. Amazon MGM Studios’ distribution suggests a Prime Video release after its big-screen run, likely arriving around September-October 2025
based on typical four-to-five-month theatrical windows. Until then, fans will have to satisfy their Ben Affleck-with-advanced-combat-skills cravings the old-fashioned way, by purchasing actual movie tickets, like it is 2005 or something.
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