Cinemaos 10 best wrestling fighters who have become actors, according to The Hollywood reporterns last ten years, Hollywood has consolidated the career of several stars that started in Wrestling (WWE) and ventured into Cinemaporpor

Over the past ten years, Hollywood has consolidated the career of several stars that started at Wrestling (WWE). The most emblematic cases are those of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (Black Adam) and John Cena (Peacemaker), but before them Hulk Hogan (1953-2025) had already paved this transition-albeit without so much success on the screen, its popularity opened its doors for others to follow.

THE The Hollywood Reporter He listed the ten main fighters who became actors. Their presence in productions goes from special participation to prominent roles, often taking advantage of the physical size and charisma they already displayed in the ring. Check it out:

10th André The Giant

André René Roussimoff, the legendary André The Giantleft indelible brand like Feelizik in The Promised Princess (1987). Its performance was limited and the English inexpensive, but its charisma and gigantic size (2.24m and over 230 pounds) made it unforgettable. His film career was brief, interrupted by his early death in 1993, but the nostalgic aura around his image assured him a special place on this list.

9th Jesse Ventura

Jesse “The Body” Ventura made history when participating in Predator (1987), but his career as an actor became secondary after becoming governor of Minnesota. Even so, it accumulated roles in movies like The Daredevil (1993) and The survivor (1987), as well as showcases in series. Despite a modest filmography, Ventura stands out as one of the names that helped consolidate the fighter’s image as an action star in the 80s and 90s.

8th Paul Wight

The “Big Show”It took its colossal possession of more than 2 meters and almost 230 pounds to Hollywood, but its opportunities are naturally limited. He shone in papers that explore his size, like Captain Insane in The King of Water (1998), besides starring sitcom The Big Show on Netflix. Although restricted to comedy roles or himself, Wight took advantage of the chances available.

7th Hulk Hogan

The pioneer of the transition, Hulk Hogan tried several times to win Hollywood after appearing in Rocky III. However, your films as Suburban command and The nanny lord They were critical and public failures. Even so, Hogan paved the way for future wrestling stars in the cinema. Although its filmography is marked by dubious quality works, its historical importance is undeniable.

6th Kevin Nash

Former NWO member, Kevin Nash found space in Hollywood as an imposing physical villain and even surprised the role of Tarzan in Magic Mike. With 2.08m tall, Nash faces the same limitations as other giants: the difficulty of disappearing in papers. Still, his versatility and presence in different genres earned him a respectable career outside the ring.

5th Adam Copeland

Known as Edge, Adam Copeland managed to stand out as an actor in fact, with long roles in series like Vikings and Haven. Unlike other colleagues, his physical size does not limit him to stereotypes, allowing him to camouflage himself in different characters. More recently, he played ares in Percy Jackson and the Olympiansproving that his career in acting no longer depends on the past in WWE.

4th “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

Roddy Piper It may not be at the top of the history of the wrestling, but in Hollywood has guaranteed worship status thanks to the classic They live (1988), by John Carpenter. Before that, I had trained its scenic verve on the board Piper’s Pit. Piper built a discreet, but memorable career, including in series like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaconsolidating itself as an icon of the mixture between wrestling and pop culture.

3rd John Cena

John Cena He built one of the biggest careers in WWE and today invests without fear of acting, balancing action and humor with roles such as the HBO Max series, Peacemaker. Although it does not reach the same level of stardom of The rockHe differs by assuming roles that make fun of himself, revealing self -criticism and charisma. The rivalry between Scene and Johnsonstarted in the ring, also continues in Hollywood, with both vying who will be the definitive star of the transition.

2nd Dwayne Johnson

“The rock”It is the greatest commercial success among the fighters who migrated to the cinema, even without still achieving critical weight recognition. His work ethics, charisma and market dominance have turned it into a global phenomenon, with series blockbusters and even rumors of a presidential candidacy. Despite the impressive range, it still lacks a striking performance that consecrates it as an actor beyond the box office, which can come with The Smashing Machine.

1st Dave Bautista

Known in the ring as a Baptist, Dave Bautista surprised to show versatility in Hollywood, far beyond the imposing physicist who secured his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. He knew how to adapt his image: If before it was “The Animal,” today it maintains a leaner form, allowing him to transit between different papers and sustain credibility on the screens. It is currently as required in the cinema as it has been at the height of his career at WWE.

Source:THR

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