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With Johnson releasing another blockbuster, Disney's Jungle Cruise, and John Cena and Dave Bautista both flying high, wrestlers have taken on the movies, and won, writes Sam Moore. The movie star...
Aug 24, 2021 · With the likes of Dwayne “The “Rock” Johnson, Dave Bautista, and John Cena currently dominating our screens in movies like F9, Jungle Cruise, The Suicide Squad, and Bautista’s forthcoming Dune,...
- Dave Bautista. Dave Bautista has a great agent. Seamlessly picking and choosing the best role based on his ability as an actor has propelled Bautista to become a prestigious actor, thanks to his effective one-two combo.
- Dwayne Johnson. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s journey from wrestling to Hollywood soared with his acting debut on That ’70s Show and a breakthrough role in The Mummy Returns.
- John Cena. John Cena was the second coming of The Rock in terms of marketability and crossover potential. He finally proved his merit have several terrible attempts from the WWE to prop him up (The Marine, 12 Rounds) until he debuted in 2015’s Trainwreck.
- Roddy Piper. Roddy Piper‘s charismatic persona extended beyond the ring as one of the greatest villains in wrestling or his iconic Pipers Pit segments, as he would go on to become a cult actor thanks to his role in They Live opposite Keith David.
It's not pretending. The wrestlers who are at the top of their game are better conditioned than almost any other professional athletes. They go year-round with no off-season, working in excess of 250 days a year. To be able to make it all look real and not hurt yourself or your opponent is an art.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- Bautista
- Hulk Hogan
Johnson used to be a household name in wrestling, as The Rock but is now a famous movie star. His film career was propelled by his inclusion in the successful Fast and Furious series, in which he has starred in 7. Albeit, Johnson has played many roles in Hollywood, showing his diverse acting skills. Moreover, Johnson has also moved into the product...
A super successful wrestler in his own right, Bautista got his first break in Hollywood with a role in hit TV show – Chuck. From there he is best known for his role in the Marvel universe, in both The Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers. He plays Drax the Destroyer, which is the role Bautista was made to play. Furthermore, in addition to his s...
Hogan is one of the most famous wrestlers, first making his name in Hollywood with “No Holds barred” a movie about wrestling that Hogan produced and starred in. In addition, Hogan has been the star of a reality TV series aired on MTV with his ex-wife and even had a small role in the Rocky franchise. Wrestling is amazing entertainment, just like Hol...
- Daniel Street
Aug 26, 2023 · Professional wrestling and movies share similarities and many wrestlers have successfully transitioned into acting, despite the criticism that it's fake. Hulk Hogan paved the way for wrestlers in...
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Feb 21, 2023 · Modern wrestling stars such as John Cena and Batista have followed Johnson's blueprint for success in Hollywood. Here are 12 pro wrestlers who parlayed their in-ring success into successful...
