Without a doubt the guilty that the WWE has had this impact to generate so much interest are great fighters, the real stars of the show along with the own supporters. And it is that to make a show like this to succeed we need fighters manage to convey all possible realism to the amateur. All must have some skill in acting as they can improvise in certain occasions and acting according to the script established in others during fights.
Precisely by that reason along the history of the company has been so many actors that have given the jump of the fight free to the performance. Few have succeeded, but the list of wrestler-fighters is much longer than it seems. From the legendary André the Giant and his adventures with 'The Princess Bride', to the most recent Sheamus, whom was in the last TMNT movie, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows', many wrestlers have been luck that sought after cameras. In eCartelera we have decided to highlight 12 of them. Which wrestler-actor is your favorite?
1 The Rock (Dwayne Johnson)
He wasn't the first to do so, but The Rock is without a doubt the most famous ex-wrestler in Hollywood today. The Rock has become one of the most recurrent stars in action films. His role in 'Fast and Furious' is surely the most widely known role, but his film career has come a long way. His first role in a movie with some importance was that of the Scorpion King in 'The Mummy Returns', and he repeated the role in 'The Scorpion King' itself only two years later. Since then he has starred in other films like 'Walking Tall', 'Gridiron Gang', 'The Game Plan' and 'Race to Witch Mountain'. He normally plays serious action roles with a slight comedic twist. In recent years has starred in action films such as 'G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation', 'Hercules' and 'San Andreas' or comedies such as 'Central Intelligence'. In addition, this 2017 he will release the eighth 'Fast and Furious' film, 'Baywatch' and 'Jumanji'.
2 Dave Bautista
Dave Bautista has found a great role with the great Drax the Destroyer. His role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' has been by far the most important of his career. His first job as an actor was in the well-known series 'Smallville' in 2006. Years later he would participate in 'The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption' and since then had the good fortune to find certain regularity in his career. He was part of the cast of 'The Man with the Iron Fists' and 'Riddick'. After which came a role in 'Spectre', the finale of the "James Bond" films starring Daniel Craig. In addition to 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2', he is also expected to appear in 'Blade Runner 2049', which comes out 2017.
3 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is one of the most loved wrestlers in WWE history. His fame as a man of action and his charism have allowed starring in several action movies as 'The Condemned', 'Damage' or one of the better action films of this decade as is 'The Expendables'. He also participated in the film of the year 2004, 'The Longest Yard', or in the most recent 'Grown Ups 2', thus demonstrating another record acting skills.
4 John Cena
John Cena has been a face of the WWE for many many years now, and still remains one of its most popular fighters. His fame and popularity have even helped him land a few film roles, such as: 'The Marine' or '12 Rounds'. In recent years his career seems to go forward gradually and has changed from action to comedy by having participated in some films of some renown such as 'Trainwreck', 'Daddy's Home' or 'Sisters', starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
5 Hulk Hogan (Terrence Gene Bollea)
Hulk Hogan is one of those fighters more mythical of the history of the company of the WWE. His career in the world of the cinema began in the 80s with a small role in the legendary 'Rocky III'. He also participated in two episodes of the popular 'A-Team' In the film, in the 90s he participated in 'Mr. Nanny', 'Gremlins 2', 'Spy Hard', 'Santa with Muscles' or '3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain'. Between 2011 and 2015 was on the series 'China, IL', one of his last roles.
6 Triple H (Paul Levesque)
Paul Levesque, best known by fans as Triple H, has also participated in some movies. The most renowned of them would probably be 'Blade Trinity', where he played one of the vampires of the main cast who confronted Blade and his team. In addition to the film with Wesley Snipes, Triple H also got to star in the comedy 'The Chaperone', which featured the actress in 'Modern Family', Ariel Winter. His last role was as a voice actor in the movie 'Surf's Up 2: WaveMania'.
7 Nathan Jones
This bulky wrestler joined the ranks in Hollywood with his role in 'Troy', the giant Boagrius, in 2004. Since then he has worked in various projects, such as 'Fearless', 'Asterix at the Olympic Games', 'Conan the Barbarian', and most recently, 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. He also it took part in 'Breaking the Rules 3', where he could demonstrate his skills in the ring.
8 Kane (Glenn Thomas Jacobs)
He is nicknamed the Demon by his wrestling fans is the perfect example of actor that has born to play the villain in a horror movie . His first major role in television was in the famous teen series 'Smallville', where played the main villain in an episode. In 'See No Evil 2' he played the villain of the series, Jacob Goodnight
9 The Great Khali (Dalip Singh Rana)
Dalip Singh, better known to most as the Great Khali, was the pinnacle of the WWE for several years. A rude fighter of few words, just like his acting. He participated mostly in comedies, such as for example the starring Adam Sandler, 'The Longest Yard', or 'Get Smart', where he met The Rock. He also had a role in 'MacGruber', parody of 'MacGyver' where he worked with another wrestler, Chris Jericho.
10 Cody Rhodes (Cody Runnels)
31 years old and after more than 10 years in the WWE, Cody Rhodes seems to be convinced in a career as an actor. His first role with some relevance was made just a few months in one of the first chapters of the fifth season of the popular series of CW, 'Arrow'. In it he played the villain of the episode, which turned out to be a real headache for Oliver. There will be to wait to see what is the following paper that gets the fighter.
11 Chris Jericho (Chris Keith Irvine)
The heart-throb Chris Jericho left the world of WWE a while ago now to focus on his acting career. He has been in several television dramas, and didn't get his first role in a film until 'Albino Farm', in the year 2009. He later worked in 'MacGruber', 'Sharknado 3' and in the series 'The Thundermans'
12 Randy Orton
Randy Orton was one of the bigger names in WWE history for several years
That fame has already earned him to star in an action film like '12 Rounds' or 'The Condemned 2'. In addition, also participated in the comedy 'That's What I am', one minor role, but which served to show that he has more records than it may seem. His latest work has been in action 'Shooter' series.