5 Wrestlers Besides The Rock Who Starred In Movies

“The Texas Rattlesnake” Steve Austin made his attempt at acting in earnest around 2004. He had booked the gig in Adam Sandler’s The Longest Yard. This first movie role came years after being a standout guest star on Nash Bridges.

“I’m gonna be exactly what I am and not stray too far from that. That’s what got me over in wrestling and where I am now."  - Steve Austin

Although Randy Orton has starred in multiple films produced by WWE Studios, he has never fully attempted to jump into acting.

“The best advice I got is that acting isn’t acting — you want to just be, you want to just be real, be in the moment, and react.

Dave Bautista racked up quite the impressive filmography of small, supporting roles, as well as starring vehicles like Stuber or My Spy.

At this point, Dave Bautista has shown himself capable of great range. He’s played comedic, dramatic, and brutish. He performs every role he steps into at a high level.