Pro Wrestlers who would make decent actors/actresses
by bigboijp | created - 05 Apr 2012 | updated - 17 Aug 2016 | PublicThis list is on Pro Wrestlers who (with some method acting training), could make the transition from Wrestling to Hollywood (like The Rock).
1. Barbie Blank
Actress | Clash Time
Barbie Blank was a full-time bikini model for Venus Swimwear until she signed a developmental contract with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) on May 13, 2006. John Laurinaitis saw her in a bikini catalog and contacted her modeling agency about hiring her and Victoria Crawford. Barbie signed ...
aka Kelly Kelly!!! With some method acting training, she could do some major damage in Hollywood. For instance, I could see her as 1 of 3 comic book superheroes: Supergirl (depending on how tall the character is supposed to be), Black Canary, or Meggan (of Excalibur)!!!
2. Victoria Crawford
Actress | WWE SmackDown
Victoria Elizabeth Crawford (born June 30, 1986) is an American model, actress, and professional wrestler known for her work in World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) under the ring name Alicia Fox. Prior to becoming a professional wrestler, Crawford was a model, and signed with WWE after being ...
aka Alicia Fox. I could see her in a vampire movie!!!
3. Eve Torres
Actress | Jue di tao wang
is an American actress, dancer, model, martial arts instructor, and former professional wrestler. She is best known for her time with WWE, where she is a former three-time WWE Divas Champion.
Torres began her career as a model and dancer. She danced for The Southern California Summer Pro League and ...
With jet black hair, and acting training, she'd make the perfect Wonder Woman. Hell, she practically dresses like her!!!
4. Phil Brooks
Actor | Girl on the Third Floor
Phillip Jack Brooks, better known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American Professional wrestler, comic book writer and former mixed martial artist.
Punk began his professional wrestling career on the American independent circuit, primarily with Ring of Honor (ROH) until 2005, when he signed with ...
I could see him as a renegade cop (ala Mel Gibson in the "Lethal Weapon" movies)!!
5. Kofi Kingston
Actor | WWE: OMG! - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
Kofi Kingston was born on August 14, 1981 in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana. He is an actor, known for WWE: OMG! - The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History (2011), WWE Smackdown! (1999) and WWE NXT (2010). He has been married to Kori Campfield since September 11, 2010. They have two children.
aka Kofi Kingston. I could see him in movies like "Stomp The Yard", or a "Step Up" movie!!!
6. Cody Rhodes
Actor | Arrow
Cody Rhodes was born on June 30, 1985 in Marietta, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Arrow (2012), Warehouse 13 (2009) and WWE Smackdown! (1999). He has been married to Brandi Rhodes since September 12, 2013. They have one child.
He'd be great as a soldier, or a young, rule-breaking detective!!!
7. Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin
Actor | The Campaign
Michael "The Miz" Mizanin was born in Cleveland, OH on October 8th, 1980 to Barbara and George Mizanin. He graduated with honors from Normandy High School before attending Miami University of Ohio (where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity).
While in college, he auditioned for The Real World...
Perfect for a villian, and would be pretty good in comedy movies!!!
8. Melina Perez
Actress | Lucha Underground
Melina Perez was born on March 9, 1979 in High Desert, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Lucha Underground (2014), WWE Smackdown! (1999) and WWE Superstars (2009).
She'd make a good villianess, a biker chick, a cop, or a sexy demon!!!
9. Layla El
Actress | WWE Saturday Morning Slam
Layla, who was born and raised in London, England continues to make her mark in the United States and display her versatility as a performer and entertainer. This rising star is a former cruise ship dancer. She is also a member of NBA's Best Dance Squad for the 2005-2006 season - The Miami Heat ...
With her look, she'd be right for almost any role. The only thing that might get in the way, is her British accent!!
10. John Hennigan
Actor | Boone: The Bounty Hunter
John Hennigan was born on October 3, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Boone: The Bounty Hunter (2017), Birds of Prey (2020) and The Iron Sheik Massacre (2022). He has been married to Kira Hennigan since June 1, 2018.
aka John Morrison!! Perfect for a biker!!
11. Brie Garcia
Actress | WWE SmackDown
Brie Bella was born Brianna Monique Garcia-Colace on November 21, 1983 in San Diego, California & raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. On June 2007, she signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) & was assigned to developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) alongside her twin sister...
I can see her in an action movie, or possibly a guest spot on "Law & Order: SVU" as a victim, or (possibly) a perp!!
12. Nikki Garcia
Actress | WWE SmackDown
Nikki Bella was born Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace on November 21, 1983 in San Diego, California & raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. On June 2007, she signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) & was assigned to developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) alongside her twin ...
I can see her as a witch, or a vampire, or (maybe) as a villianess in a superhero movie!!
13. Stephanie McMahon
Actress | WWE SmackDown
Stephanie McMahon is WWE Chief Brand Officer, a publicly traded (NYSE: WWE) global media company. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring WWE's global brand strength and growth across all lines of business. Stephanie oversees WWE's Brand, Community Relations and Pop Culture strategies as well...
More than likely, she'd be at her best as a crooked cop/DEA/FBI agent!!!
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