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    6 WWE Superstars Who Became Successful Movie Stars

    Rhys GregoryBy Rhys GregorySeptember 25, 2021Updated:September 25, 2021No Comments
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    WWE wrestlers are some of the world’s best-conditioned, shredded athletes. WWE superstars have acted in many of Hollywood’s biggest films Some of the company’s top performers have even found time to act in Hollywood blockbusters like ‘F9’. The film was about car customization.

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become the highest-paid actor on the planet. After becoming one of the most popular wrestlers in the world, Johnson has now become an A-lister and a top-earning movie star.

    From major movie franchises like the Fast & Furious films to original action films to Rampage, Skyscraper, San Andreas, and much more. Dwayne The Rock Johnson is the co-founder of Seven Bucks Entertainment, which has branches in TV, film, video games, online videos, and more.

    Not bad for a guy who once only had “seven bucks” in his pocket before breaking big. But Johnson isn’t the only massive success to come out of the WWE.

    These WWE stars have a huge fan following all around the world including Britain and these fans are crazy to see the glimpse of a favorite movie actor on different streaming platforms such as Netflix. It is one of the biggest movie platforms. Moreover, you can stream Netflix films in the UK of your biggest WWE superstars.

    Here are six WWE superstars who went on to find success in the Hollywood film industry.

    “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson

    The Rock has unquestionably had the best Hollywood transition from professional wrestling to Hollywood. Dwayne Johnson made his acting debut in The Mummy Returns (2001). He has also appeared in the Fast and Furious franchise as well as the Jumanji film series. With the DC picture Black Adam, the wrestler-turned-actor will also be entering the world of superheroes.

    John Cena

    John Cena, another WWE superstar with a burgeoning film career, got the stardom with the 2006 picture The Marine. WWE superstar John Cena will play Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad. In Fast & Furious 9, he plays Jakob Toretto, a master thief, assassin, and high-performance driver. He shot to stardom with the 2006 picture The Marine.

    Stone Cold Steve Austin

    Steve Austin was known for being a boisterous and outspoken personality. Austin, a six-time WWE Champion, made his acting debut in The Longest Yard. His most noteworthy acting role was in the WWE-produced action film The Condemned. “Stone Cold” is a phrase used to describe a person who is outspoken.

    Dave Bautista

    Bautista, who has already retired from professional wrestling, is even better known as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has been cast as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also appeared in several Guardians of the Galaxy films, as well as the Avengers series.

    Hulk Hogan

    He was perhaps the biggest WWE star before the Attitude Era. Hogan has acted in films including No Holds Barred (1989), as well as family dramas like Suburban Commando, Mr. Nanny, and Santa with Muscles. Hogan also starred in The Ultimate Weapon, with Brutus Beefcake making a cameo appearance in 1997.

    Trish Stratus

    Trish Stratus starred in the 2011 film Bounty Hunters. She also appeared in the 2015 film Gridlocked as a supporting character. Stratus is a WWE Hall of Famer and has played both babyface and villain during her professional wrestling career.

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