When I was a kid, WWE, then the WWF, was a massive thing. It not only led to a bunch of movies about wrestling to hit the big screen, but there were also so many wrestlers who were making the leap to movies and TV to showcase their talents. But who stuck around? Today, I want to look at the careers of some of the wrestlers who made it big in Hollywood — so big that, in some cases, we've even forgotten when they used to wrestle. Let's dive in. 1. Dwayne "The Rock" JohnsonThis is probably the GOAT in the discussion. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has become one of Hollywood's highest-grossing and most sought-after stars. Initially gaining fame in the WWE's Attitude Era, Johnson's magnetic personality and impressive physique made for a natural transition to action films. His personality was already set in the ring, and audiences flocked to his early movies, which helped establish him for mainstream audiences who didn't come from wrestling. After an early role as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns (2001), he went on to lead his own blockbuster franchises, including Jumanji and the Fast & Furious series, where he debuted as Agent Luke Hobbs in Fast Five (2011). Johnson has also showcased his comedic timing in films like Central Intelligence (2016) and his voice acting talent as Maui in Disney's Moana (2016).2. Dave BautistaIf The Rock is the GOAT of blockbusters, Dave Bautista is the GOAT of legit acting. This guy completely...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 27 June