Nerdstalgic: John Cena is the GOAT Pro-Wrestler turned Actor

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No

And Batista ass overrated too.
 

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Rowdy Piper, Jesse Ventura, The Rock, John Cena, Hoegan, and Bautista.
I'd say Bautista is the best in terms of versitility.
Cena and the Rock have one note but they are great at that one note.
 

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People went to see Jumanji because of dwayne and Kevin hart.

When he joined the fast and furious their box office numbers increased.

The rock has a lot of hits. When it comes to acting ABILITY though, John Cena is better. He seems like he actually wants to be an actor.
 

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Lol they Turning on Dwayne
I think Rocks weakness is lack of role diversity. Even in the differing genre roles, a large part was based on his size.

Cenas roles aren't based purely on him being jacked up. I also think Cena might have a better comedic timing.
 

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:dahell: Do y'all agree with this?



Nerdstalgic dropped this video today:





Even though Dave Bautista first made a name for him self in the WWE and WWF, most people today would know him from his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, Dune, and a wide range of movies from auteur directors. His decision to leave wrestling behind in pursuit of Hollywood was an obvious next step, but no one could have seen Dave Bautistas acting career coming. From Drax the Destroyer to Mr. Hinx and Rabban, Dave Bautista has elevated his craft and achieved what most wrestlers turned actors haven't been able to. Dave Bautista actually became a really good actor.

#davebautista #drax #guardiansofthegalaxy #dune


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:yeshrug:Bautista is the best outta the 3. But the Rock and Cena is on the same level. I don’t see how Cena is any better than Rocky. When they both play the same character in almost every role.
 

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:yeshrug:Bautista is the best outta the 3. But the Rock and Cena is on the same level. I don’t see how Cena is any better than Rocky. When they both play the same character in almost every role.
Cena is above the rock cause rock takes himself too seriously

Cena ain't afraid to be the butt of the joke in his roles
 

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Looks like Maven agrees with y'all in this thread that Batista is the best Pro-Wrestler turned Actor:





In a candid interview, former WWE star Maven Huffman praised Dave Bautista as the finest wrestler-turned-actor, surpassing even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Reflecting on Bautista's acting prowess, Huffman argued that Bautista's versatility in roles like those in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Knock at the Cabin" highlight his acting range. In contrast, he described The Rock's performances as somewhat repetitive, insisting that Johnson tends to play the same character across different films. Huffman recounted a terrifying in-ring moment with Bautista, during which he lost sensation in his body after a miscalculated move. Despite the incident's lasting effects on Huffman, he emphasized Bautista's genuine and supportive nature, sharing how Bautista assisted him financially during difficult times. Beyond acting skills and wrestling moves, Huffman paints Bautista as a genuinely nice person, showcasing his warmth and willingness to help friends in need.
 

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It’s crazy because Dwayne does have range but he’s damn near obsessive about his brand that he has pigeonholed himself. Bautista on the other hand has sought roles that has elevated him and Cena is doing what Dwayne does but seemingly better.
 
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