Brief Summary
This video presents a theory suggesting that the old Steve Rogers seen at the end of Avengers: Endgame was not actually Steve but Loki in disguise. The theory explores how Loki informs Steve about the complications of his decision to stay in the past with Peggy Carter and proposes a solution to keep the timeline safe.
- Old Steve Rogers is theorized to be Loki in disguise.
- Loki warns that Steve's presence in the past creates a branching timeline that endangers the multiverse.
- Loki relocates Steve to a different universe to live peacefully without damaging timelines.
Loki's Disguise Theory
The video begins by questioning if the old Steve Rogers seen at the end of Avengers: Endgame was actually Steve himself. According to a crazy theory, it was Loki who disguised himself as Steve Rogers and handed the shield to Sam Wilson. The theory states that when Steve went to return the Infinity Stones, he decided to live peacefully with Peggy.
Timeline Complications
The problem arises a few years later when Loki visits Steve and informs him that his decision to live in the past is creating a branch timeline, which can be dangerous for the multiverse. Loki warns Steve that the Time Variance Authority (TVA) could eventually erase this entire timeline, which would include Peggy and their family.
Loki's Proposal
Loki offers a deal to Steve, where he can shift him to a different universe where he can live peacefully with his family without damaging any timelines. Steve agrees to this proposal, and Loki relocates him to the universe from the Fantastic Four franchise.
The Avengers' Reaction
The problem arises for the Avengers who are waiting for Steve's return. To maintain the deception, Loki, disguised as old Steve Rogers, shows up before the Avengers exactly like the real Steve would. He then gives the shield to Sam Wilson. The most interesting point of the theory is that when the Avengers travel back in time, they return to the exact location where their journey started, but Steve never returned to the time machine, indicating that Steve Rogers never actually came back at all.
