Scottish WWE superstar Drew McIntyre recently indulged in a bit of nostalgia by recreating a beloved moment from The Simpsons with none other than Billy Corgan, the frontman of the Smashing Pumpkins.
Currently, Corgan and his band are touring through the United Kingdom, with a recent performance in Glasgow, as seen on their official tour page. McIntyre, who happened to be in Glasgow as well in anticipation of WWE’s Clash At The Castle event in Scotland, shared a lighthearted video of their encounter on his Twitter account with a caption that read: “Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins. Drew McIntyre, smiling politely.”
The caption is an amusing reference to an episode of The Simpsons in which Corgan guest-starred. This has led some fans to wildly guess that there might be future collaborations between WWE and NWA, which Corgan owns. Fans will remember Corgan’s stint on The Simpsons from the episode entitled “Homerpalooza,” which is the 24th episode of the seventh season of this acclaimed series.
Besides his wrestling endeavors, McIntyre has ventured into the world of acting. He secured a role in the forthcoming movie The Killer’s Game, featuring Dave Bautista as the lead.
The Killer’s Game, adapted from Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, follows the narrative of Joe Flood, a professional hitman played by Bautista. Joe gets diagnosed with a terminal disease, opts to put out a hit on himself, but upon discovering the diagnosis was incorrect, he finds himself in a desperate struggle to revoke the contract as other assassins close in on him.
The movie is scheduled for theater release on September 13. Viewers can catch a glimpse of McIntyre in the film’s trailer around the 1:30 timestamp.
FAQs About Drew McIntyre and His Homage to The Simpsons
Why did Drew McIntyre reference The Simpsons?
Drew McIntyre referenced The Simpsons in a playful social media post upon meeting Billy Corgan, as a nod to Corgan’s appearance on the classic show in the “Homerpalooza” episode.
What is the significance of Billy Corgan to The Simpsons?
Billy Corgan appeared as himself in the “Homerpalooza” episode of The Simpsons, wherein he was featured alongside other musicians in a music festival setting.
What is Drew McIntyre’s role in The Killer’s Game?
Drew McIntyre’s exact role in The Killer’s Game has not been specified, but he appears in the movie which stars Dave Bautista.
When is The Killer’s Game releasing?
The Killer’s Game is set to be released in theaters on September 13.
Did the social media interaction between Drew McIntyre and Billy Corgan indicate a working relationship between WWE and NWA?
While Drew McIntyre’s social post led to some speculation about a collaboration between WWE and NWA, there has been no official confirmation of any such partnership.
