10 Current WWE Wrestlers With Movie Roles You Didn't Know About

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Professional wrestlers have more opportunities than ever before to build their own brands outside the wrestling world. Wrestlers today have the likes of The Rock, John Cena and Batista to thank, as all three have proven to Hollywood that wrestlers can act and be big draws at the box office. Now, wrestlers have opportunities to make movies on the side, and having a viable career on their hands once their wrestling days are over. Let's look at some wrestlers who are either on the WWE roster - or were recently on their roster - and have some film credits fans may not have known about.

Professional wrestlers getting opportunities in movies is something that is becoming a regular occurrence now with many of them having major roles. Fans are well aware that the likes of Batista and John Cena now find themselves in leading roles, but they're not the only wrestlers getting chances to showcase themselves.

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There are many wrestlers on the current WWE roster who have had acting opportunities in movies that people may not be as aware of. Not every role is a huge one, and some wrestlers just pop up for a small part to try and get their foot in the door, which is what many current talents have done.

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Professional wrestlers have more opportunities than ever before to build their own brands outside the wrestling world. Wrestlers today have the likes of The Rock, John Cena and Batista to thank, as all three have proven to Hollywood that wrestlers can act and be big draws at the box office. Now, wrestlers have opportunities to make movies on the side, and having a viable career on their hands once their wrestling days are over. Let's look at some wrestlers who are either on the WWE roster - or were recently on their roster - and have some film credits fans may not have known about.

10 Edge - Money Plane

Plays A Thief Attempting To Steal A Valuable Painting

Money Plane Was Released In 2020
The Film Also Stars Kelsey Grammer And Denise Richards
Holds A 23% Approval Rating On Rotten Tomatoes

While Edge is no longer in WWE and is now performing as Adam Copeland in AEW, all wrestling fans are aware that Copeland has pursued some acting outside of wrestling. And with Copeland admitting that he's winding down his wrestling career in the near future, he'll likely be turning to acting once he hangs up his boots for good. While fans are aware that Copeland has had a successful acting career, the majority of his major roles have come via television rather than movies. However, the WWE Hall of Famer has appeared in several, including "Money Plane" which saw him take on the lead role.

He got the chance to play a thief who is attempting to steal a specific painting and it leads to this becoming a heist movie that features plenty of action to keep audiences hooked.

9 Seth Rollins - Sharknado: The 4th Awakens

Makes A Brief Appearance As Astro-X Lopez

Film Premiered On Syfy In 2016
Filmed On A $3 Million Budget
14% Score On Rotten Tomatoes

The "Sharknado" franchise isn't taken overly seriously, and because of its wild concept a lot of people have never watched these movies. However, they do have a cult following and over the years the series has seen plenty of wrestlers make cameo appearances.

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In the fourth installment, it is Seth Rollins who is given a chance to showcase his acting chops, getting a brief role in the movie. It's not a particularly long or detailed part, but it does allow him to prove what he is capable of in this world.

8 Logan Paul - Where's The Money

Paul Plays Eddie, Living In A Frat House

Where's The Money Was Released In 2017
Stars Andrew Bachelor, Kat Graham And Terry Crews
Filmed On A Modest $1.5 Million Budget

When fans think about Logan Paul they instantly go to his career on YouTube and social media which is where he made his name and his money. Paul has been involved in plenty of online content over the years, but he also featured in the movie "Where's The Money" where he played the role of Eddie.

The movie is a comedy where the lead character is looking to find some cash inside a fraternity house, which is where Paul comes in. It's a funny story and while Paul isn't one of the lead characters, he does a solid job throughout his scenes.

7 Wade Barrett - I Am Vengeance

Film Was Successful Enough To Land A Sequel

Released In The UK In 2018
The Film Received Mixed Reviews
I Am Vengeance: Retaliation Was Released In 2020

During Wade Barrett's time away from WWE he didn't concentrate on continuing to wrestle, and instead, he put all of his focus on becoming an actor. However, because he didn't have the WWE machine behind him there were a lot of fans that weren't aware of the movies he ended up being part of.

Barrett was placed in the lead role for the action movie "I Am Vengeance," and while this isn't a Hollywood blockbuster, it was successful enough to lead to a sequel which he was also in, showcasing his ability to carry a franchise.

6 Charlotte Flair - Psych: The Movie

Charlotte's Only Film Role To Date

Direct To TV Film On USA Network
The film Also Featured John Cena
Film Received Excellent Reviews, Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score Is 100%

Charlotte Flair is one of the biggest names on the WWE roster and considering how well-known her father is, it isn't a surprise that she has had the chance to push out into the acting world as well. It's something that will likely be an option for her as a career down the line, but so far her biggest role to date happened in "Psych: The Movie."

This was only a small role where she got to give people a glimpse of how entertaining she can be in an acting role. It also featured John Cena making a cameo appearance, with this being a rare example of two wrestlers appearing in the same film.

5 Roman Reigns - The Wrong Missy

Reigns Plays A "Tatted Meathead" By The Name Of Gary

The Wrong Missy Stars David Spade and Lauren Lapkus
Released On Netflix In 2020
Film Was Watched By 59 Million Households In First Four Weeks Of Its Release

Many fans are aware of the fact Roman Reigns got to star alongside The Rock in "Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw" because seeing the two of them together on-screen was a big deal for wrestling fans. However, that isn't the only movie role that he has had as the Tribal Chief also got to be in the Netflix movie "The Wrong Missy."

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This role was another small one, but considering the genuine star power that he has developed in recent years there's no doubt that a future in Hollywood could be open for him if he wants to explore that.

4 R-Truth - The Wrestler

Brief Cameo In The Film As A Pro Wrestler

The Wrestler Was A Critically Acclaimed Movie
Mickey Rourke Received An Oscar Nomination For Best Actor
Several Wrestlers Make Cameo Appearances In The Film

"The Wrestler" is the most well-known movie about the professional wrestling business, and because it is such a highly regarded story people often just get wrapped up in it. What they often forget is that several legitimate wrestlers end up making cameo appearances throughout it.

One of those is R-Truth who gets a brief moment in the movie where he showcases respect to Mickey Rourke's character. It's only a quick scene, but it helps to add a lot more realism to the movie for wrestling fans.

3 MVP - MacGruber

MVP Plays Vernon Freedom In The Movie

Heavily Promoted By WWE, With Appearances From Chris Jericho, The Great Khali, Mark Henry And Kane
Based On The Saturday Night Live Sketch Of The Same Name
The Film Was A Box Office Flop, Failing To Earn Back Its $10 Million Budget

"MacGruber" was a comedy movie that got some attention when it was first released, and a big reason for that was because WWE heavily promoted it. However, at this point in time, it is certainly something that most people have ended up forgetting about.

Despite that, there are many professional wrestlers involved in this with the likes of Chris Jericho, The Great Khali, and Kane all being featured. When it comes to the current roster, it is MVP who fans can find in this particular movie.

2 Randy Orton - Changeland

Plays The Role of "Martin" In The Film

Film Marks The Directorial Debut Of Seth Green
Released In 2019
Film Also Includes An Appearance From Macaulay Culkin

Randy Orton has been around WWE for a long time and that has provided him with the chance to have a few acting experiences. While he could have pursued this more, Orton has always put wrestling first, and that is why a lot of fans aren't aware of the roles he has had.

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However, he did get the chance to be part of "Changeland" which was a movie that focused on wrestling fan Seth Green's character heading to Thailand during a difficult period of his life which sees him bump into a variety of different people, including Orton's character.

1 Rey Mysterio (Freddy Vs. Jason)

Mysterio's Involvement In The Film Was Behind The Scenes

Mysterio Served As The Stunt Double For Freddy Krueger
Film Was A Box Office Success, Grossing $116.6 Million On A $30 Million Budget
Film Received Mixed Reviews From Critics

Rey Mysterio's movie role is a slightly more obscure one, which is why it is more understandable that people wouldn't be aware of it. Mysterio wasn't someone who appeared physically in "Freddy Vs. Jason" but he did do a lot of work behind the scenes.

That's because he worked as the stunt double for Freddy Krueger throughout this movie, taking many of the bumps and bruises for the horror icon due to his experience in professional wrestling.