Five best movies of all time starring WWE stars ft. Fast & Furious, Suicide Squad & more
WWE stars have delivered powerful movie performances over the years.
WWE superstars have crossed over to the world of films over the years to take their fame and popularity to much greater heights.
It began with Hulk Hogan in the mainstream and has since seen many top stars become key parts of blockbuster movies. So, here are Khelnow’s picks for the five best movies of all time starring WWE stars:
5. Suicide Squad
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John Cena starred as the Peacemaker in the 2021 film, Suicide Squad. The Cenation leader portrayed the role of a jingoistic killer who wanted peace at any cost.
The Never-Seen 17’s performance and the film’s success led to him having his own separate Peacemaker series on HBO.
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4. Jumanji
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his production house revived the legacy of the late Robin Williams’ classic film, Jumanji.
The Great One played the role of Dr. Smolder Bravestone alongside the cast of stars like Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, who have given two successful Jumanji films, with a third and final part set to be released this year.
3. Rocky III
Hulk Hogan became the first WWE superstar to cross over to mainstream cinema with his role in the classic film, Rocky III.
He portrayed a wrestler named Thunderlips, who became memorable for his fight scene with the film’s titular protagonist, Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone.
2. Guardians of the Galaxy
The breakout film for WWE superstar Batista in Hollywood is arguably Guardians of the Galaxy. The Animal starred as Drax the Destroyer, a heavily tattooed warrior seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and daughter.
He has portrayed the role in the sequel movies and Avengers films, becoming a memorable character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
1. Fast and Furious saga
The Fast and Furious franchise got a flavor of WWE stardom upon The Rock’s debut in Fast Five as the DSS agent Luke Hobbs. Years later, John Cena joined them in Fast and Furious 9 as Jakob Torretto, the estranged brother of Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel.
Fast and Furious has become one of the biggest movie franchises, with stars such as Cena and Rock as integral parts of its success.
Which WWE superstar became the highest-paid Hollywood actor?
The Rock became the highest-paid actor in 2024.
Who was the first star to feature in a Hollywood film?
The first major professional wrestling star to cross over and feature significantly in a Hollywood film was Hulk Hogan, who played Thunderlips in Rocky III in 1982
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