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10 WWE Wrestlers who turned Actor

Here check out the 10 wwe wrestlers who turned actors. Some pro wrestlers have gone on to become successful movie actors in Hollywood, others appeared in films that weren't exactly box office successes.

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Last updated: 04.09.2021
WWE Wrestlers who turned Actor

When it comes to having a list of some of the foremost well-conditioned, shredded competitors within the world, the WWE is at the top of the charts. Whereas most WWE whizzes stay within the squared circle as professional wrestlers, numerous of its greatest stars over a long time have shown they are multifaceted abilities, working as actors in a few of Hollywood’s greatest movies.

That said, while some pro wrestlers have gone on to become successful movie actors in Hollywood, others appeared in films that weren't exactly box office successes. But these ten did pretty well for themselves in their top roles.

 

1. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin


“Stone Cold” Steve Austin made waves all through his WWE career for being a brash and striking identity, as well as a hell of an in-ring competitor. Austin, a six-time WWE Champion, made his acting make a big appearance within the 2005 comedy film The Longest Yard, nearby Adam Sandler. His most outstanding acting pursuit, in any case, came within the 2007 WWE-produced action movie The Condemned.

 

2. John Cena


John Cena is a man of numerous talents. The 42-year-old, 15-time WWE Champion exceeds expectations within the ring and out of it. Cena burst through enemies within the squared circle, which impelled him into an eminent acting career that incorporates featuring parts in Bumblebee, Blockers, and Trainwreck.

 

3. The Rock


Taking after a long career within the WWE, where he laid the smackdown on various jabronis, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson broke into the enormous screen and immediately got to be a hit. The previous wrestling standout has made quite the sprinkle in Hollywood showing up in such movies as Jumanji, the Fast & Furious series, Pain & Gain, and Hercules.

 

4. Kevin Nash


Kevin Nash, too known as “Big Sexy” amid his prime in proficient wrestling, was accepted into the WWE Hall of Fame lesson of 2015. Nash has been a winner and cleared out his stamp on each of the three major proficient wrestling organizations in presence, whereas making appearances in prevalent movies just Like the Punisher, The Longest Yard, John Wick, and the Magic Mike series.

 

5. KANE


Over the course of the past 20-plus years, Kane (real name Glenn Jacobs) has gone through endless fights and makeovers within the wrestling world. In spite of crushing absent on the street for years at a time, Kane took time out of his boisterous plan in 2006 to film a frightful motion picture called See No Evil, where he played psychopath Jacob Goodnight. He reprised the same part in a 2014 continuation.

 

6. Andre the Giant


There's no other wrestler to earn consideration quite like Andre the Giant did each time he graced the squared circle. A 7’4”, 500+ pound behemoth, Andre is most known for his heel turn and fight with Mass Hogan. One of his more acclaimed huge screen appearances was as an outlaw named Fezzik within The Princess Bride.

 

7. Triple H


Known as Seeker Hearst Helmsley in his early WWE run, Triple H presently plays an urgent part in overseeing the day-to-day operations of WWE, whereas still overseeing to preserve a chiseled physical make-up as he closes in on age 50. In spite of the fact that he spends most of his time in a suit and tie presently, Seeker does make the occasional in-ring appearance at huge occasions. Some years back, in spite of the fact that it looked like he was primed for a greater Hollywood presence, landing roles in movies like The Chaperone and Blade: Trinity.

 

8. Hulk Hogan


Hulk Hogan’s awe-inspiring professional wrestling career transcends various eras, from the days of “Hulkamania,” to his pairing with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall as the New World Order. A 12-time WWE/WCW Champion, Hogan continued to wrestle beyond the age of 50. Earlier on in his wrestling career, though, he appeared in Rocky III as Thunderlips.

 

9. Jesse Ventura

Jesse “The Body” Ventura’s line of work talks for itself. The previous military man, tag team champion, and Representative of Minnesota has delighted in many victories all through his life, indeed in film. The 67-year-old was highlighted nearby Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator, The Running Man, and Batman & Robin.

 

10. Batista


Dave Bautista (Batista in wrestling) rag-dolled enemies within the WWE all through the 2000s, racking up six title wins and triumphs over the likes of Undertaker, Triple H, and John Cena in the process. The 50-year-old Filipino-Greek performing artist to wrecks fools on film, playing badasses such as Brass Body within The Man with the Iron Fists and Drax the Destroyer within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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