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- Conditioned by a sport requiring equal amounts of script-memorization, improvisational wherewithal, and an "X-factor" showmanship that simply can't be taught, it's no surprise that many of the best pro wrestlers have transitioned into film careers. In fact, some are even considered among the top movie stars working in Hollywood today.
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- Rocky III (1982) Rocky III was bigger and badder than the previous two installments in Sylvester Stallone’s all-time great boxing movie franchise, and some of that is thanks to Hulk Hogan’s brief yet iconic performance as Thunder Lips, the wrestler Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces in an exhibition match early on.
- The Princess Bride (1987) Andre the Giant was one one of the most legendary wrestlers to ever step into the ring, but there are some out there who probably know the “Eighth Wonder of the World” from his work in Ron Reiner’s 1987 fantasy comedy, The Princess Bride.
- Spider-Man (2002) You can’t tell Peter Parker’s origin story without including Bone Saw McGraw, and luckily fans didn’t have to live in that reality in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies, as the first entry in the franchise saw the late Macho Man Randy Savage take on the role of the over-the-top and notorious wrestler.
- The Longest Yard (2005) There are movies with one or maybe two wrestlers, but the 2005 remake of The Longest Yard starring Adam Sandler featured some of the WWE superstars of that era with the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, and the Great Khali on both sides of the inmates vs. guards football game.
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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.
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The biggest release currently on WWE Studios' slate is Rumble, produced in conjunction with Paramount Animation and based on the 2013 Monster on the Hill graphic novel. An impressive cast featuring Will Arnett, Terry Crews and Tony Danza is rounded out by two of WWE's biggest modern day superstars in Becky Lynch and current Universal Champion, Roma...
Paul Wight enjoyed a stellar wrestling career working in WWE, WCW and ECW from the mid-1990s to the present day, collecting a total of 7 world championships among various other titles. The archetypal "big man" of professional wrestling, Big Show still makes appearances on WWE television today but, edging toward 50 years of age, has started to look ...
As any WWE fan of a certain age can attest, there's a biblical catalog of memorabilia and merchandise from across the decades. Some of this wrestling history is so rare, its existence (or otherwise) has taken on a mythical quality, sought after by collectors who'll pay big bucks for the genuine article. WWE flirted with a similar concept previously...
Say what you like about Vince McMahon, it's probably been said a hundred times before, and whether you believe WWE's commander-in-chief took pro wrestling to the masses or stands laughing over its cold, dead corpse, there's no denying Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a fascinating character. Bravely electing to navigate through the financial success, law...
Wrestling and game shows aren't natural bedfellows, but in the land of WWE, the announcement of Brawl In The Family doesn't even crack the top 10 maddest things the company did in 2020. One of many present-day WWE superstars to branch out into the world of reality TV, The Miz and his wife Maryse enjoyed great success with their Miz & Mrs TV show. K...
In 2015, an announcement revealed Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty & The Beast) was in the process of writing a biopic about Gorgeous George, a legendary professional wrestler active during the 1940s and 1950s. Two years later, Gad confirmed the project remained active and a script had been delivered to WWE Studios. Since then, news of Gorgeous George's bi...
WWE is renowned for producing slick, fascinating documentaries into their biggest stars. The Chronicle series has dissected the lives of major superstars of the past and present in entertaining and informative fashion, while WWE Studios' 2018 Andre The Giantdocumentary provided a critically acclaimed look at one of the biggest names in the business...
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WWE Studios movies frequently mix well-known actors and actresses in lead roles with WWE wrestlers, and teams with existing production and distribution companies resulting in lower cost for both parties.
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- Avengers: Infinity War (Batista) Marvel films have been wildly successful lately, having secured a rabid and loyal fanbase. 2018 will be no different as Marvel will be releasing Avengers: Infinity War in late-April.
- Minutes To Midnight (John Morrison) John Morrison is another former WWE star who has kept busy since leaving the company. He has appeared in a handful of movies since 2012, though none of them have been particularly successful nor has Morrison had any major roles in them.
- Action #1 (Eva Marie) [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="628"] via quirkybyte.com[/caption] Eva Marie was a terrible wrestler and it was very clear she was hired by Vince because of her attractiveness.
- Escape Plan 2: Hades (Batista) Batista is another former WWE star who has made inroads into Hollywood films, proving once again he does not need WWE to be successful.
Dec 27, 2018 · Besides the big names, there’s a whole slew of grapplers old and new starring in all sorts of films, they’re not even all in the next Marine flick. Here are 20 upcoming movies featuring WWE Stars.
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...
