It's not a movie that panders to the lefties but it definitely panders to fans of the first film and Sandler in general. For the wrestling fans MJF and Becky Lynch have small parts and both are fine. MJF charisma does come through while maintaining that heel smugness he's known for.
I was a big fan of the first one and smiled through this one. It's full of flashbacks, references, and gags from the first movie. I would probably give it a low C as far as a grade.
Because its 2025 and literally everyone and everything has seemingly bent the knee to them, especially in the mainstream. So its still a necessary worry to have.
Granted, I think people should have been more worried because he hasn't made an actual good movie in like 20 years and was trotting out an ancient nostalgia bait. Two bad signs.
Plus Sandler is a member of God's Chosen People™, with all the baggage that entails.