Can You Match The Pro Wrestler To The Movie?
- by Kevin Stewart
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The superstars of professional wrestling are idolised by millions of fans around the world. Often, that can result in them transcending their status as in-ring performers and using their mass appeal elsewhere to become stars of other showbiz genres; Stone Cold Steve Austin is a television presenter, Edge acts on television a lot, Tazz is a popular podcaster and, of course, many performers have tried their luck in the world of movies, just for a few examples of what we're talking about.
Of course, when it comes to the quality of the movies they go on to appear in, very few wrestlers hit the heights of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson once they start acting (in terms of budget, at least - we're not trying to say The Rock is Daniel Day-Lewis here), so it's not necessarily easy to identify the movies straight away.
By taking part in this quiz, that's precisely what you're going to be attempting to do. Just by looking at a single screenshot, can you identify which movie the wrestler is starring in here?
Which movie is Big Show starring in here?
Like Andre the Giant before him, the Big Show's massive frame was always going to attract attention from outside the world of wrestling - including from Hollywood. And while Big Show's success hasn't reached Andre's levels in either the ring or on the big screen, he's done pretty damn well for himself. The 7 foot, 383 pound star has won seven world titles and made a number of fleeting appearances in some fairly big movies. But which movie is Big Show starring in here?
Which movie is Randy Savage starring in here?
The late, great Randy "Macho Man" Savage was probably the second most popular wrestler of the 1980s. Known for his iconic elbow drop and "Oh Yeah!" catchphrase, if there was no such person as Hulk Hogan, Savage would probably have been the biggest wrestler in the world for many years in the 1980s. The three-time world champion was as charismatic as they come - and that meant an acting career was inevitable. But which movie is Randy Savage starring in here?
Which movie is John Cena starring in here?
John Cena is undoubtedly the biggest star of the WWE this side of the turn of the new millennium. He's been the face of the company for the majority of that time and has won no less than sixteen world titles. He is the Hulk Hogan of the modern era. With that level of popularity, a movie career was nothing short of inevitable - in fact, he's pretty much part-time in the WWE of late while he focuses on making it big in Hollywood. But which movie is John Cena starring in here.
Which movie is The Rock starring in here?
Ah The Rock AKA Dwayne Johnson. He is undoubtedly the most successful actor ever to come from the world of wrestling - heck, he's one of the most successful actors in the world today, period! The current "World's Sexiest Man" has charisma to die for and is a bona fide A-lister (like The Miz wishes he was!). He is a ten-time world champion and one of the most successful superstars in wrestling history. He has starred in some huge blockbuster movies in recent years. But which movie is The Rock starring in here?
Which movie is Batista starring in here?
Dave Batista is undoubtedly one of the more successful wrestlers to have made the transition to acting in Hollywood. He's not on The Rock's level yet, but he has appeared in a string of big movies. The former six-time world champion was brought back to the WWE in 2013 for a short spell, with the company hoping to capitalise on his success in Hollywood. Unfortunately, it backfired, as fans weren't very welcoming! He is now thriving again in Hollywood. But which movie is Batista starring in here?
Which movie is Kurt Angle starring in here?
Kurt Angle is a bona fide legend in the world of wrestling. As well as being a six-time world champion in professional wrestling, he also had an incredible amateur career that culminated in him winning a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta (something his character never shut up about once he became a professional wrestler - and rightly so!). He is currently the general manager for the Raw brand in WWE. He has also dabbled in the world of acting recently. But which movie is Kurt Angle starring in here?
Which movie is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin starring in here?
If Hulk Hogan was the megastar of the era before him and John Cena was the megastar of the era after him, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was the megastar of his era. Even in a WWE that featured the likes of The Rock, Triple H, The Undertaker and Mankind, Austin stood out as the company's main man. He is a six-time world champion who some fans think is the greatest WWE star ever. He has now moved into presenting and acting. But which movie is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin starring in here?
Which movie is Andre the Giant starring in here?
The late, great Andre the Giant was one of the largest wrestlers of all time, with a billed height of 7 foot and 4 inches and a billed weight of 520lbs. With that kind of ring presence and his in-ring talent, he was always bound to attract attention from other industries - movies being one of them. Andre had a few acting roles, including this one - which is arguably his most famous. But which movie is Andre the Giant starring in here?
Which movie is Triple H starring in here?
Triple H is a very important figure in the world of wrestling and sports entertainment. Having won fourteen world titles in his time in the ring, and having married Stephanie McMahon - daughter of WWE owner Vince McMahon - he is now WWE's Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative. He is also the creator of NXT. Throughout his career, Triple H has also done some acting on the big screen. But which movie is Triple H starring in here?
Which movie is Zeus starring in here?
Zeus - otherwise known as Tom Lister Jr. - rose to prominence in the world of professional wrestling after starring opposite Hulk Hogan in No Holds Barred in 1989. The WWF (as it was called then) used the feud from the movie to strike up a "real life" feud between the pair (it was pretty garbage, to be fair). Zeus didn't really have much in-ring talent and his subsequent spell in WCW wasn't much better. He has, however, appeared in some big movies. But which movie is Zeus starring in here?
Which movie is Kane starring in here?
Kane is one of the most intimidating and imposing figures in wrestling history - something that translates well to the big screen when a movie calls for intimidating and imposing characters. The three-time world champion - billed as the brother of the iconic and equally intimidating Undertaker - is currently on a hiatus from WWE after running for the role of mayor in Knox County, Tennessee. He has, of course, acted as well. But which movie is Kane starring in here?
Which movie are Nikki and Brie Bella starring in here?
The Bella Twins are, of course, Nikki and Brie Bella. Both twins are former WWE Divas champions (Nikki having won the title twice and Brie having won it once). Nikki is still active in the WWE, working on the SmackDown brand, while Brie is semi-retired and currently works as an ambassador for the company. Both women are in relationships with top WWE stars - with Nikki engaged to John Cena and Brie married to Daniel Bryan. They have both started to try out acting. But which movie are Nikki and Brie Bella starring in here?
Which movie is Chris Jericho starring in here?
Chris Jericho is almost unprecedented, as he has made a success of himself in the world of wrestling, the world of music, the world of podcasting, and now the world of acting. He was the WWE's first Undisputed Champion and has won six world titles (as well as countless others) during his time in the ring. Currently, he divides his time between wrestling and touring with his band Fozzy, but it also seems he wants to act more. But which movie is Chris Jericho starring in here?
Which movie is The Great Khali starring in here?
The Great Khali is one of the largest wrestlers of all time. Standing at a huge 7 foot and 1 inch tall and weighing a massive 347lbs, he strikes an imposing figure wherever he goes. He is a one-time world champion in the wrestling ring - although he certainly wasn't known for his talent in the squared circle! He has inevitably made the transition to movies - largely thanks to his aforementioned size. But which movie is The Great Khali starring in here?
Which movie is Diamond Dallas Page starring in here?
Diamond Dallas Page is one of the most popular superstars in WCW history (he wasn't so popular when he went to the WWE and turned heel, but that's another story). He is a three-time world champion who was absolutely excellent in the ring. He is now very well-known for being a motivational speaker, fitness instructor and yoga instructor. He has also turned his hand to acting from time to time. But which movie is Diamond Dallas Page starring in here?
Which movie is Goldberg starring in here?
Goldberg is one of the most dominant stars in the history of professional wrestling and sports entertainment. His unbeaten run when he started out in WCW is legendary. He won 173 matches in a row before being defeated by Kevin Nash for the WCW title (although it took a taser from Scott Hall to finish him). Most recently, he made an in-ring comeback in WWE, winning the Universal Championship from Kevin Owens before losing it to Brock Lesnar. But he's also had an acting career. Which movie is Goldberg starring in here?
Which movie is Hulk Hogan starring in here?
Hulk Hogan is arguably the most famous wrestler of all time, so his move into movies was absolutely inevitable in his prime. While he hasn't really done anything great in Hollywood or reached the heights that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has, the Hulkster has been quite prolific as an actor. The twelve-time world champion has acted many, many times, both on the big and small screen - first doing so in the early 1980s. But which movie is Hulk Hogan starring in here?
Which movie is Stacy Keibler starring in here?
Stacy Keibler is a gorgeous former professional wrestler and wrestling valet and manager. She was a Diva in WWE and one of the Nitro Girls in WCW. But she is also a model, a former cheerleader and an actress (though she is probably most famous for being romantically linked to George Clooney and for being on season two of Dancing with the Stars, on which she finished in third position). But do you know which movie Stacy Keibler is starring in here?
Which movie is Jerry Lawler starring in here?
Jerry "The King" Lawler is one of the most popular faces in the WWE. From his time as a wrestler in the ring to his time as a colour commentator, Lawler's presence has always put a smile on fans' faces. He's a real character with great charisma - and that's something that was always going to result in a few acting gigs (though "a few" is all he's ever actually had!). But which movie is Jerry "The King" Lawler starring in here?
Which movie is Nathan Jones starring in here?
Nathan Jones is an Australian powerlifting champion and strongman whose wrestling career was actually fairly brief. He was only in the WWE in 2002 and 2003, having previously spent a couple of years in smaller promotions. He was the Undertaker's protege for a short time, but that was as good as it got for him - he never won a title in a major promotion. He is 6 foot and 11 inches tall and weighs around 335lbs, which makes him great for portraying intimidating characters on screen - and he has acted a few times. But which movie is Nathan Jones starring in here?
Which movie is Randy Orton Starring in here?
Other than John Cena, Randy Orton has arguably been the biggest star of the WWE since the year 2000 - even being described as the "face of the WWE" during some of Cena's absences. The third-generation wrestler is a thirteen-time world champion. He has been known as "The Legend Killer" and "The Viper" in his time in WWE. As well as continuing his wrestling career, he has recently turned his hand to acting as well. But which movie is Randy Orton starring in here?
Which movie is The Undertaker starring in here?
The Undertaker is probably the single most respected superstar in WWE history. "The Phenom" dominated the WWE for 27 years prior to his retirement earlier this year. His unprecedented run of 21 straight victories at WrestleMania will never be forgotten. He is also a seven-time world champion. At 6 foot and 10 inches tall, he strikes an imposing figure, which translates well onto the big screen, so it's surprising how little he acted. But which movie is The Undertaker starring in here?
Which movie is David Otunga starring in here?
David Otunga is a qualified lawyer and retired professional wrestler who is now a commentator with WWE on the Raw brand. All that being said, he is arguably most well-known for being the husband of American Idol star and actress Jennifer Hudson. Otunga's in-ring career was brief and relatively underwhelming, but he did win two tag team titles in his short career (once with Michael McGillicutty and once with John Cena). He has done some acting too. But which movie is David Otunga starring in here?
Which movie is Kevin Nash starring in here?
Kevin Nash - who may be better known as Diesel to some fans of a certain era in wrestling - is a towering man. He is a six-time world champion and is famously a member of the nWo (New World Order), alongside the likes of Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and X-Pac. He famously ended Golberg's undefeated streak of 173-0 at Starrcade in 1998. He has also done a little bit of acting in his time. But which movie is Kevin Nash starring in here?
Which movie are Naomi and Bo Dallas starring in here?
Naomi and Bo Dallas are two of WWE's current stars - and it's fair to say they've had very differing careers to date. While Naomi is at the very pinnacle of the women's division in the company (she's the SmackDown Women's Champion at the time of writing), Bo Dallas has struggled to truly establish himself as a top star since reaching the men's main roster. But they have both dipped their toes into the acting world. Which movie are Naomi and Bo Dallas starring in here?
Which movie is Roddy Piper starring in here?
The legend that is the late, great "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was one of the most charismatic characters ever to grace a wrestling ring. Although he never won a world title (which is an absolutely travesty, incidentally), he did hold 34 different titles in his time as a wrestler. He also had careers in music, presenting and acting - in fact, he had quite a prolific acting career on both the big and small screens. But which movie is Roddy Piper starring in here?
Which movie is Shawn Michaels starring in here?
Shawn Michaels is one of the most technically astute in-ring performers in wrestling history (if not THE most), one of the most popular stars of the 90s and 2000s, and a four-time world champion. He has now retired from in-ring action due to injuries. He is most well-known these days as a wrestling trainer and for television shows about hunting. But he has also recently embarked on a career in acting. But do you know which movie Shawn Michaels is starring in here?
Which movie is The Miz starring in here?
The Miz is a fantastic talent whose ability to play a heel character is second to none - he's one of the most entertaining superstars on the current WWE roster (he's on the Raw brand). Having started his show business career in reality television, The Miz went on to win one world title (as well as several others), got married to the gorgeous Maryse, and has now had a fairly decent acting career. But which movie is The Miz starring in here?
Which movie is Wade Barrett starring in here?
Wade Barrett is one of only a few English professional wrestlers to make it big on the main WWE roster. He was the leader of the infamous Nexus faction and he won the Intercontinental Championship five times. Since his departure from the WWE in 2016, the former bare-knuckle boxer has been focusing on becoming an actor - something he has struggled to make a success of. He has, however, had a couple of acting roles. But which movie is Wade Barrett starring in here?
Which movie is Christian starring in here?
Christian was an incredibly talented and charismatic performer and wrestler - so much so that his nickname was actually Captain Charisma. He is probably most famous for his time in a tag team with Edge - they won seven tag team titles - but he also won six world titles (including WWE, ECW and NWA titles). He now co-hosts The Edge and Christian Show along with Edge and has done a little bit of acting. But which movie is Christian starring in here?
Which movie is Rob Van Dam starring in here?
Rob Van Dam is one of the most talented men to ever step foot in a wrestling ring. Known for his resemblance to action movie legend Jean-Claude Van Damme (both in terms of looks and his martial arts style in the ring), he is a two-time world champion and the only man to ever hold both the WWE Championship and ECW World Championship at the same time. In recent years, he has tried his hand at acting. But which movie is Rob Van Dam starring in here?
Which movie is Santino Marella starring in here?
Santino Marella is most famous, in wrestling terms, for being something of a comedic character - although he did manage to win the Intercontinental Championship twice, the United States Championship once and the WWE Tag Team Championship once (and the title of "Miss WrestleMania" twice, but we won't go there)! In recent times, since retiring from professional wrestling, Santino (who doesn't really speak with an Italian accent, incidentally) has tried his luck in the world of acting. But which movie is Santino Marella starring in here?
Which movie is Viscera starring in here?
Viscera is sadly no longer with us, but he was a colossal presence in the wrestling ring during his professional career. Big Vis was 6 foot and 9 inches tall and weighed a massive 487lbs. Although he never won any world titles, he was a threat to anyone he stepped into the ring with - and he did win a Tag Team Championship, a Hardcore Championship and the 1995 King of the Ring Tournament. He also dabbled in acting. But which movie is Viscera starring in here?
Which movie is Paige starring in here?
Paige is an English professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE on the Raw brand (though she has been on hiatus for some time due to injury at the time of writing). She was the first ever NXT Women's Champion and is a two-time Diva's Champion. She is currently quite famously engaged to former WWE superstar Alberto Del Rio. Paige has also begun to dabble in the world of acting in recent years. But which movie is Paige starring in here?
Which movie is Ted DiBiase Jr. starring in here?
Ted DiBiase Jr. has retired from the professional wrestling game and is now an entrepreneur and has done some acting, but he is probably most famous for being the son of bona fide wrestling legend "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. DiBiase Jr.'s in-ring career was nowhere near as memorable as his father's - although he did win two tag team titles with Cody Rhodes as part of Randy Orton's Legacy stable. But which movie is Ted DiBiase Jr. starring in here?