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Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Turned Actors

10 Wrestlers Who Left the Squared Circle For the Silver Screen

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Pro wrestling is often called sports entertainment. While the physical toll on bodies is very real, the outcomes are obviously scripted. It's because of the scripted part of pro wrestling that so many stars have been able to transition to other careers in entertainment.

Here's a look at the top 10 pro wrestlers turned actors of all time:

10. DDP

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10. DDP

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Dallas Page mainly makes his living off of DDP Yoga these days, but he still acts and appears on camera from time to time. His most notable movie role has to be 'Billy Ray Snapper' from The Devil's Rejects.

9. Big Show

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9. Big Show

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Remember Captain Insano from The Waterboy? Yep, that was a much younger Big Show. He's appeared in numerous films and shows over the years, and could very well have a full time Hollywood career ahead of him once he hangs up his wrasslin' boots.

8. Andre The Giant

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8. Andre The Giant

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The late, great Andre The Giant's acting career was highlighted by his role in The Princess Bride in 1987. He also had an uncredited role in Conan the Destroyer in 1984. A guy the size of Andre made for the perfect Giant in the ring and on screen.

7. Kevin Nash

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7. Kevin Nash

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The artist formerly known as Diesel is really starting to pick up some steam in Hollywood. He impressed enough during the first Magic Mike film to land a role in the sequel, and he appears to have a few more projects lined up for the future. Plus, let's not forget that he was a cast as a mover in Grandma's Boy back in 2006.

6. John Cena

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6. John Cena

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The only question with John Cena and Hollywood is when. When will he leave WWE for a full-time gig making movies? Cena has starred in multiple WWE B-Movies, but his stock is definitely on the rise. He recently finished shooting for his part in the next Judd Apatow movie, and more roles are sure to follow.

5. Rowdy Roddy Piper

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5. Rowdy Roddy Piper

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Piper is a guy who has a few screws loose, making him a perfect fit for the silver and TV screen. He has made lots of guest appearances over the years on random shows, but most people remember him for his role in 'They Live' where he dropped the famous line: "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick a**...and I'm all out of bubblegum."

4. Stone Cold Steve Austin

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4. Stone Cold Steve Austin

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While Stone Cold's acting career never took off like he would have preferred, it did lead him to successful reality TV ventures. Austin is a decent action star, but he's at his best without a script.

3. Hulk Hogan

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3. Hulk Hogan

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Hogan really put himself on the map with Rocky III. Vince McMahon Sr. didn't want him to appear in the movie (as Thunderlips), but ultimately the role skyrocketed his pro wrestling career. Since then, Hogan's movies have been less than spectacular, but he's appeared on the silver screen more than almost any other wrestler.

2. Dave Bautista

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2. Dave Bautista

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Bautista's last run in WWE wasn't all that great. He also had to cut it short to promote Guardians of the Galaxy. As it turns out, that was a good thing. Guardians has since become the highest-grossing Marvel film ever, and Bautista's performance was well-received. Look for more of The Animal in a theater near you soon. He's actually a really good actor.

1. The Rock

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1. The Rock

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There's no doubt who the top wrestler turned actor of all time is -- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. His film career started slowly and even hit low points like The Tooth Fairy. But over the last few years, there's been no bigger action star in the world. The Rock is basically printing money with every film he does at this point. Why? Because he's the most electrifying man in all of entertainment.

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