Who will be the next WWE star to break out in Hollywood?

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Over the years, several WWE stars have crossed over into movies with a mixed bag of roles. Who can forget Andre the Giant as Fezzik in The Princess Bride? Who would like to forget Hulk Hogan in No Holds Barred? Could anyone have predicted Kevin Nash would play a stripper in two Magic Mike films? We think not.

There are three actors you can't have this conversation without: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dave Bautista, and John Cena -- all former WWE Champions who this year alone starred in Rampage, Avengers: Infinity War & Blockers, respectively, at the same time at the multiplex.

Their massive personalities and growing star power in back-to-back Hollywood blockbusters got us here at IGN thinking, who’s next, and who on the current WWE payroll has the potential and charisma to make the successful leap from the wrestling ring to the big screen? Check out our six picks in the slideshow below, or keep reading for the list.

Their list for those who don't want to read the full article:

6. Alexa Bliss
5. Xavier Woods
4. Ricochet
3. Braun Strowman
2. Zelina Vega
1. The Miz

It's not bad list. I think Vega and Ricochet are little too untested on the big stage to put them here, but I could easily see any of the other four breaking out. Though they'd need to do it without the company's help, given their stance on talent in the mainstream.

Is there any one you would add or take away? Do you think anyone on the roster right now has a shot outside the WWE bubble?

 

[Slystallion]

Are cena and Batista already considered break out?

Hulk Hogan biggest mistake was them trying to market him as the lead in every movie

Even the Rock started out with support roles

Hulk would have done better starting as support in some Arnold movies like predator ...couple comedies etc...but he's not a lead actor outside of his Hulk Hogan character

As far as who's got next....i don't know I feel Miz is more t.v. host material and I don't see anyone with any real character or charisma maybe Titus might make some inroads

 

[Playaz Eyez]

Somebody unexpected that they don’t really want getting shine in the first place

 

[Superkick Party]

The Miz

 

[RammerJammer]

No Rusev?

 

[Lord Scion]

Xavier? I think his calling is more in video games than Hollywood.

Either the expansion of UUDD outside of wrestling, doing more voice acting, or even being the creative director for his own video game.

 

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Their list for those who don't want to read the full article:

6. Alexa Bliss
5. Xavier Woods
4. Ricochet
3. Braun Strowman
2. Zelina Vega
1. The Miz

It's not bad list. I think Vega and Ricochet are little too untested on the big stage to put them here, but I could easily see any of the other four breaking out. Though they'd need to do it without the company's help, given their stance on talent in the mainstream.

Is there any one you would add or take away? Do you think anyone on the roster right now has a shot outside the WWE bubble?

Rusev easily over the last 3...

 

[Homer Simpson]

Charlotte will be the go-to when they start making tranny biopics every 6 months.

 

[Breh Obama]

Lana

 

[mrken12]

The Miz

He's been working in the entertainment industry for over 15 years so it's not a stretch at all.

 

[Superkick Party]

He's been working in the entertainment industry for over 15 years so it's not a stretch at all.

The man can't even get roles higher than WWE Studios and ABC Family movies, he's already hit his ceiling breh

 

[OVER]

Someone unexpected, I mean who would've guessed Batista would've been as successful as he's been?

 

[Breh Obama]

 

[DaylitoJames]

Ambrose could probably fill that hollywood scumbag roles in films

 

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Are cena and Batista already considered break out?

Hulk Hogan biggest mistake was them trying to market him as the lead in every movie

Even the Rock started out with support roles

Hulk would have done better starting as support in some Arnold movies like predator ...couple comedies etc...but he's not a lead actor outside of his Hulk Hogan character

As far as who's got next....i don't know I feel Miz is more t.v. host material and I don't see anyone with any real character or charisma maybe Titus might make some inroads

I'd say Batista is. He's getting consistent work and has a role in the biggest movie franchise in Hollywood. He's not necessarily a "name" yet, but it's safe to say he's successfully made the transition. Cena still has a ways to go. People know him, but he's still largely associated with WWE only.

Speaking of, I think the next breakout will be someone who goes the Batista route of simply leaving the company and putting the work in on their own. I don't see WWE helping anyone but their pet projects.

Xavier? I think his calling is more in video games than Hollywood.

Either the expansion of UUDD outside of wrestling, doing more voice acting, or even being the creative director for his own video game.

Voice acting in games can easily lead to voice work in cartoons and movies. As for his Hollywood prospects, it depends on what he wants to do. The Donald Glovers of the world show there is a lane for Woods' brand of "fit black nerdy guy" in the mainstream.

Plus, I found the article because he retweeted it. So it could be something he thinks about. Or he was just flattered lol

I do wonder why Jericho never gave Hollywood a serious try. His wrestling career alone shows he has some range considering all the interations of his character and he's got the look.