For decades, WWE superstars have made the jump from the ring to the screen, often carrying their larger-than-life personas with them. Some leaned entirely on charisma, others surprised audiences by actually learning how to act once the punches stopped being choreographed. While plenty of wrestlers have appeared in movies, only a handful managed to build real acting careers beyond novelty casting. This ranking isn’t about box office numbers or franchise dominance—it’s about performance, range, and whether these former WWE stars proved they could hold their own without a championship belt. From genuine character actors to stars who still rely on sheer presence, here’s how they stack up.

Dave Bautista

John Cena

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Roddy Piper

Jesse “The Body” Ventura

Hulk Hogan

Kevin Nash

Triple H

The Miz

Stone Cold Steve Austin
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