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- Andre the Giant. Andre the Giant's movie career may have been short-lived, but it's among the most memorable and impactful. Andre played the role of Fezzik in the 1987 fantasy classic, "The Princess Bride."
- Steve Austin. While it seems like low-hanging fruit to include a big name like Steve Austin on such a list, his extensive acting resume mandates it. The poster child of WWE's "Attitude Era" in the late '90s, Austin quietly put together a solid film acting portfolio.
- Batista. Dave Bautista has become a pillar for professional wrestlers-turned-actors thanks to the overwhelming amount of success he saw as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.
- John Cena. John Cena, one of the three most successful professional wrestlers currently in Hollywood, shunned a second career in acting for the longest time.
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.
Aug 24, 2021 · Culture. The 20 Best Wrestlers Turned Actors. With Suicide Squad, F9 and Dune dominating 2021, there’s never been a better time to be a wrestler-turned-actor. But who holds the belt? By...
Sep 13, 2023 · Throughout Wrestlers’ seven episodes, we see each of these wrestlers not just as their ring personas, but as real, relatable people — spending time with their families, working regular jobs to...
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Mar 29, 2023 · From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to John Cena to Dave Bautista, these wrestlers-turned-actors have taken over Hollywood by becoming some of the biggest movie stars in the world, or character...
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Jul 20, 2024 · There’s a significant crossover between wrestling in cinema, as former wrestlers like John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautsita have all starred in superhero films in recent years. However,...