Besides training Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White, who portray the roles of Kevin and Kerry Von Erich, respectively, Chavo also got involved at the production level of “The Iron Claw” with director Sean Durkin. Chavo revealed that several of the wrestling-related scenes in the movie were reshot after the director heeded his advice.

“Again, their movie, not mine,” Chavo admitted. “You have to tread lightly at certain things. But, most of the time, they took my advice.”

Due to the ongoing writers’ strike in Hollywood, Chavo is unable to visit sets to get involved in more of his passion projects. That said, the third-generation wrestler is excited for the premiere of “The Iron Claw,” which is due for a late 2023 release, and will also star current AEW star MJF in the role of Lance Von Erich.

“A24 just swept the Oscars, and I think this movie is going to be really good,” Chavo predicted. “It’s going to be in that Oscars talk, I think. At least some buzz. It’s so good. The acting is amazing. Of course, the wrestling is very, very good [laughs]. The story, the directing, the camera work — I think it’s going to be really good. Zac Efron was telling me the same, man.”

In conclusion, Chavo said he and the rest of the film crew are “just trying to pay homage to the Von Erich name” the way he does for his family daily. 

While most of Chavo’s involvement in “Glow,” “Young Rock” and “Iron Claw” were behind-the-scenes, he did make a cameo on two episodes of “Glow” as Chico Guapo. Furthermore, the training facility used by the wrestlers was named “Chavo’s,” a nod to the fact that he trained the cast on wrestling fundamentals. Clearly, Chavo has found ways to thrive in his post-wrestling career.