7 Hollywood Actors Who Started Their Careers from Wrestling Ring, Including John Cena to Dwayne Johnson

Kapanlagi.com - At first glance, freestyle wrestling is something that is opposite to the art of acting. However, it turns out that martial arts and acting cannot be separated!

This is proven by the many Hollywood actors and actresses who started their careers from freestyle wrestling in the wrestling ring. Who are they?

1. Hulk Hogan

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Hulk Hogan is a WWF free fight legend whose name is well-known among wrestling enthusiasts. The athlete, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, is not only skillful in the ring but also talented in acting in movies.

Not only that, Hulk Hogan has shared the screen with actors as great as Sylvester Stallone in the movie ROCKY III. Other films starring this senior wrestler include MR. NANNY and THUNDER IN PARADISE.

2. Kevin Nash

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Having retired from the wrestling arena for a long time, Steve Nash's name appears on the big screen by starring in several film titles. Nash, known in his wrestling career as Diesel, is a former WCW and WWE champion whose abilities are undoubtedly.

His film career itself is not far from the badass image that is attached to him. One of them is sharing the screen with Keanu Reeves in the movie JOHN WICK (2014).

3. Goldberg

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Goldberg is still registered as an active wrestler in WWE. As he gets older, Goldberg, who has a rival named Brock Lesnar in WWE, has appeared in several films.

One of the most iconic roles is his role in the superhero series THE FLASH in 2018. In that series, Goldberg played the character Big Sir.

4. Ronda Rousey

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Ronda Rousey's career as a wrestler cannot be underestimated. After success in UFC, she continued her career in WWE.

She also starred in a number of box office films, such as THE EXPENDABLES 3 (2014), FURIOUS 7 (2015), and acted alongside Iko Uwais in the film MILE 22 (2018). Currently, Ronda Rousey is taking a break from the entertainment and wrestling world since she became a mother.

5. Dave Bautista

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Who doesn't know the character Drax in the movie THE GUARDIAN OF THE GALAXY from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? The actor behind the character Drax is Dave Bautista, who is also a former WWE professional wrestler.

Familiar with the name Batista in WWE, this 52-year-old actor is an idol for wrestling fans in the 2000s. Now, he has starred in many films. In addition to the MCU films that ended with AVENGERS: ENDGAME, he was also involved in the James Bond film SPECTRE (2015), BLADE RUNNER 2049 (2017), and recently released DUNE.

6. John Cena

Although he made his big screen debut in 2006 with the film THE MARINE, John Cena's name is still recognized as one of the icons of WWE. Now, John Cena's name has also entered the world of acting.

In 2021 alone, John Cena played several important roles. For example, in the film FAST FURIOUS 9 and THE SUICIDE SQUAD.

7. Dwayne Johnson

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Not just a film actor, Dwayne Johnson is now recognized as one of the highest-paid actors in the past 2 years. It's not surprising, because his excellent acting skills combined with his cinematic portfolio.

Just like John Cena, Dwayne Johnson was previously an icon, a legend, and an idol in WWE wrestling. Using the ring name The Rock, Dwayne Johnson can appear badass in a film.

Although they are opposite, the transformation from wrestling ring to film actor is not impossible. Having a prime physical condition is an important factor in that transformation. Adopting a healthy lifestyle with disciplined exercise and limiting nutrient intake will make the body healthier and able to perform multiple activities at once.

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