10 Wrestlers You Didn't Realize Starred In Movies
John Cena, Dave Bautista, Dwayne Johnson, and Kevin Nash are all professional wrestlers who have turned into successful actors. They've been involved in various major projects over the years, both in movies and television, and that is something that has led to them building genuine careers for themselves outside of wrestling.
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The Rock is one of the biggest movie stars in the world with an impressive filmography.However, they're not the only wrestlers who have ended up starring in movies over the years. There are plenty of wrestlers who have dipped their toes into the world of acting, whether that's for major roles or slightly smaller parts. These appearances are ones that people might have forgotten about, but many of them are certainly entertaining.
10 DDP Was Part Of The Devil's Rejects
Box Office: $16.9M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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August 5, 2005 | 6.7/10 | 55% |
Diamond Dallas Page is quite a recognizable wrestler, but a lot of people aren't aware of him being involved in "The Devil's Rejects," as the movie did a great job of making him look completely different. DDP put on a good performance in this Rob Zombie project, even if it isn't a major blockbuster movie that everyone is aware of.
This is a classic horror movie that taps into the usual tropes that come along with that genre, with DDP getting to showcase a different side of himself throughout it.
9 Tyler Mane Stepped Into The World Of X-Men
Box Office: $157.3M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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August 18, 2000 | 7.3/10 | 82% |
The original "X-Men" movie was a huge deal when it was released, kickstarting a major superhero franchise that remains popular to this day. The movie was done to a high standard and helped to truly drive a lot of interest into this genre, which has only continued to grow ever since.
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Plenty of wrestlers have tried their hand in Hollywood and starred in fantasy movies.Tyler Mane took on the role of Sabertooth in this one, but because he didn't have a major wrestling career himself a lot of people forget that he was involved in this. The fact he was replaced for future movies in this franchise also didn't help as he's not the person people typically think of with this role.
8 Rey Mysterio Was Involved In Freddy Vs. Jason
Box Office: $82.2M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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August 15, 2003 | 5.7/10 | 42% |
Rey Mysterio has spent the majority of his career behind a mask, so many fans wouldn't know if he did pop up in a movie if they'd not seen his face before. However, when it comes to his work in this horror movie there are very few people that know about it because he was working under a different mask.
That is because Mysterio was a stunt double in this one. He took on the iconic role of Freddy Krueger for some of the fight scenes in the movie, bringing his professional wrestling skills to a new platform.
7 Chris Jericho Worked At Universal Studios In Sharknado
Box Office: N/A
Release Date | IMDb Raing | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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July 11, 2010 | 3.3/10 | 77% |
Chris Jericho has branched out into acting at various points in his career, and while he's yet to land a major role that will get fans talking he has certainly shown potential. That was the case in "Sharknado," where he had a cameo role playing a ride operator at Universal Studios in Florida.
This is where Jericho's character met the sharks, which creates a memorable scene from the film. Of course, "Sharknado" has not been seen by too many, but it does have a dedicated following which has allowed the franchise to continue.
6 Steve Austin Portrayed A Bully In Grown-Ups 2
Box Office: $133.7M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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July 12, 2013 | 5.4/10 | 8% |
Steve Austin dipped his toes into the acting world after he hung up his boots, but he has never truly committed to it in the same manner his rival, The Rock did. That is why a lot of people aren't familiar with the different movies that he has been involved in, including "Grown Ups 2."
Austin showcased his comedic chops in this one with his straight-faced style. He was an old high school bully who still acted that way, while he showcased some growth, with Austin portraying the role well.
5 Goldberg Was A Villain In Santa's Slay
Box Office: $6,982K
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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October 25, 2005 | 5.3/10 | 44% |
Throughout Goldberg's wrestling career, he has always pushed the idea that he is focused on being a hero and inspiration to children around the world, therefore the idea of him playing a murderous Santa Claus seems like a major shift.
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Goldberg was one of WCW's most protected stars, but he picked up a handful of victories on his way out of the company.However, that is the role that Goldberg took on for this festive-themed horror movie. The idea is that Santa is being forced to be nice and is actually a demon, with Goldberg showcasing a more aggressive version of the jolly character.
4 CJ Perry Proved She Was Pitch Perfect In The Sequel
Box Office: $183.7M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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May 15, 2015 | 6.4/10 | 65% |
The "Pitch Perfect" franchise is certainly a popular one, and it's a place where people can see CJ Perry's acting skills take shape. She was involved in the original movie, but only in a very small role. That came before her WWE days, which meant that a lot of fans skipped over that particular appearance.
However, she was brought back for the sequel and given increased responsibilities throughout the movie. It might not be the typical action film a lot of wrestlers transition into, but it was a big opportunity for Perry.
3 Kurt Angle Fought The Rock In Pain & Gain
Box Office: $49.9M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
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April 26, 2013 | 6.4/10 | 50% |
Kurt Angle always had a natural gift when it came to entertaining people, which is why most fans felt he'd be a natural fit with acting. While there's still time for that, he hasn't been involved in too many major movies, which is why people have forgotten about his role in "Pain & Gain."
A big reason Angle gets overlooked here is because The Rock is the lead actor in this, so all of the attention in regards to a wrestling connection goes to him. However, the two bring their WWE days to life during one scene in this movie as they fight each other.
2 Hornswoggle Lived Out His Dream In Muppets: Most Wanted
Box Office: $51.2M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes |
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March 28, 2014 | 6.4/10 | 80% |
Hornswoggle is well-known for being a major fan of "The Muppets" franchise, having interacted with them when they turned up on Raw, while he also has several tattoos of the characters on his body, showcasing how much he enjoys the product.
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Ronda Rousey has filmed her fair share of TV shows and movies. How do they rank among each other?That is why he was able to make a life-long dream come true when he was cast in "Muppets: Most Wanted." He got to interact with his favorite characters, but it is only a brief role as one of the Russian prisoners, which is why it's easy to forget.
1 Candice Michelle Danced In Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Box Office: $114.3M
Release Date | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoe Rating |
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August 27, 2004 | 6.7/10 | 70% |
"Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" is a fantastic comedy movie that focuses on that sport, which features a lot of funny moments. This was a big hit at the box office, and was met with good responses from both the critics and audiences.
Professional wrestling fans could also have seen a familiar face as Candice Michelle made a cameo appearance. It's only a small role in the movie as one of the dancers, but the former WWE Diva does feature.
