12 Acting Jobs You Had No Idea These Wrestlers Took On

June 2024 · 8 minute read

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Everyone’s got to begin somewhere, and for wrestlers, making the jump to the big screen or acting on a TV show, makes a big remark. Throughout the years, many former and present wrestlers have tried to make the jump into Hollywood however have failed lovely miserably. Only a handful of former WWE superstars have managed to earn some good fortune in Hollywood. The Rock is the obvious title that involves mind. This list will look at former and current wrestlers that seemed in films and TV shows outside of the wrestling world. What makes this checklist of wrestlers in reality unique is how quickly lovers forgot that they took an element in these motion pictures or TV presentations. The wrestlers on this list will indisputably wonder many.

12) Dolph Ziggler: Shallow Hal

Before ever stepping foot in a WWE ring, Nick Nemeth identified to wrestling fanatics as Dolph Ziggler, appeared within the funny film Shallow Hal, staring along Hollywood actors Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alexander. Ziggler seemed on this movie when he was once 21 years old, and his role in the movie used to be some of the “night time club goers”. You can see Ziggler in the background all the way through the night time club scene. Ziggler went from just about being an extra, to WWE champion, no longer too bad for Dolph.

11) Sable: Corky Romano

During her time clear of the WWE, Sable turned to Hollywood for a new opportunity and journey in her lifestyles. As you can consider, her new ambition did not move over so neatly, appearing in a lot of TV presentations, TV films and different roles which never truly made an affect whatsoever. Her most notable gig was once in 2001; Sable seemed on the large display screen in the film, Corky Romano starring Chris Kattan. Sable plays the role of a female bouncer denying Kattan front into the membership. Her time within the film is terribly restricted, however, in her short time within the film, she does organize to aim a flying elbow drop off the sofa. Props to Sable for the attempt.

10) Randy Orton: That’s What I Am

This film is referred to as probably the most rare first rate productions that WWE movies has ever made, due in large part to the fact that wrestler participation is limited on this film. The movie that used to be released in 2011, featured Academy Award nominee Ed Harris. The film is a really feel just right story on how youngsters can triumph over bullying, an actual problem this is still very relevant these days. Randy Orton played the position of Jason Freel’s dad, Ed Freel. Quite comical to think Randy can play the function of a father. Although his role was somewhat limited, he did play his section decently.

9) Trish Stratus: Bail Enforcers

Trish Stratus made her giant display screen debut within the R-rated Canadian independent film, Bail Enforcers. Trish starred in the film as Jules Taylor, a bounty hunter. The film premiered at ActionFest in 2011 and was then launched on DVD as Bounty Hunters. If you omit Trish and wish to have a good chortle, I advise you to watch the trailer for this movie (perhaps now not all of the movie). Trish additionally made some TV display guest appearances on Canadian television, appearing on the TV show Da Kink in My Hair and Royal Canadian Air Farce. As you may consider, Trish later discovered luck somewhere else, opening up an excessively a success yoga studio.

8) Rob Van Dam: Black Mask 2

Believe it or not, Rob Van Dam actually appeared in more than 15 other movies and TV presentations over the course of his existence. As you can consider, working as an ECW wrestler was no longer essentially the most paying task, and doing just a little of additional work on the side gave Van Dam the opportunity to make some extra greenbacks. His maximum notable look in a film took place in 2002, when he co-starred alongside Tobin Bell, in the film Black Mask 2, a sequel to Jet Li’s standard movie, City of Masks. Van Dam also had some notable appearances on television, taking part in an element in The X-Files and the sitcom, City Guys.

7) Triple H: The Drew Carey Show

Triple H made his big display debut in the film, Blade: Trinity which was launched in theaters in December of 2004. Before this film used to be made, then again, Hunter had prior to now seemed on tv, making a few guest spots. One of his extra memorable appearances took place in 1999, on the preferred TV collection, The Drew Carey Show. Hunter performed the position of “the disciplinarian” all over the episode, which sees Kate date a professional wrestler. Just sooner than this look, Hunter also seemed on Pacific Blue, suplexing Mario Lopez; the 2 would interact in a battle full of wrestling moves. If you need a just right giggle, I counsel you to YouTube it.

6) Sting: The Encounter

Sting made his large display debut within the movie, Ready to Rumble. Sting additionally made a guest appearance on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. Sting performed the role of a biker drug broker in the episode, “Unsafe Speed”. Sting’s greatest position came in 2010, when he starred in the movie, The Encounter (a Christian film). Sting used to be one of the vital primary characters within the film, which saw Five strangers (together with Sting) come in combination and meet a person who claims to be Jesus. Sting plays an unusual position that wrestling fans don't seem to be used to seeing him in, dressed in a swimsuit in the movie and acting within the role of a businessman. The movie were given excellent reviews after its release.

5) Shawn Michaels: Baywatch

During his high days of being the “Heart Break Kid”, in 1996, the showstopper made a visitor appearance on an episode of Baywatch. (*12*) seemed as “Vinnie” within the episode entitled, “Who’s coming to dinner”. Michaels played the position of a bodyguard for mobster “Tony Malanto”, an overly different position that wrestling enthusiasts are used to seeing Shawn in. Wrestling fanatics generally were given to see Shawn with a bodyguard, as opposed to being one (Sycho Sid & Kevin Nash). Shawn would additionally later seem in two episodes of Pacific Blue, in 1999.

4) Kevin Nash: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Little known to many people, Kevin Nash gave the impression in the 1991 movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, as “the Super Shredder”, known as the foremost villain in the movie. Nash is masked right through the film, in a fancy dress covered from head to toe, so don’t feel too unhealthy if you never knew it was him. Nash has been featured in some great films all over his occupation as an actor. He had noteworthy roles in The Punisher, Grandma’s Boy, The Longest Yard and maximum not too long ago enjoying the role of “Tarzan” within the film, Magic Mike, a movie which documents the lives of male strippers. Nash is set to work in the sequel of Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL, as his previous persona.

3) Stone Cold Steve Austin: Dilbert

Austin made his acting debut in 1999, all the way through an episode of Nash Bridges. The show cherished Austin such a lot, they determined to deliver him back for 5 more episodes underneath the character of Det. Jake Cage. Stone Cold later made an appearance on the caricature, Dilbert. During the episode “The Delivery”, in 2000, Austin performed himself in the position of a pass judgement on. In typical Steve Cold fashion, all the way through the episode, Austin finds the decision discovering Dilbert to blame and closes with “and that’s the base line purpose Stone Cold mentioned so”. Austin then proceeds to turn Dilbert off. I counsel you to observe this if you haven’t already, it is hilarious.

2) The Rock: Star Trek: Voyager

The Rock made his acting debut in 1999, during an episode of the preferred sitcom, That ‘70s Show. The Rock appeared beneath the name, “Rocky Johnson” (as a wrestler). Later, in 2000, the Rock would guest big name as “The Champion” in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager. The episode used to be entitled “Tsunkatse”. The plot for the episode consisted of the Star Trek characters being captured and compelled to fight in an arena for the entertainment of others.  The network UPN carried both Star Trek and Smackdown (with this episode they intended to carry the two together). The episode was not really well won but was once an enormous hit, registering a report collection of views for the TV show. The Rock would follow this appearance up by way of making an look in the movie, The Mummy Returns and, smartly, as you most probably already know, the remaining is history.

1) John Cena: Ready to Rumble

Before wrestling in the WWE, on the age of 23, John Cena seemed as an extra in the wrestling comedy, Ready to Rumble. John was once solid as the “Gymrat”. You can see Cena all through the scene which sees Goldberg speaking to Jimmy King within the fitness center. You cannot omit him, as he's sporting his blonde Mohawk, understanding on the pec deck system. After this minor look, Cena would sign a deal with OVW in 2001. He would then later make his professional wrestling debut in June of 2002, towards Kurt Angle.

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