Batista Stuns Hollywood By Knocking The Rock Off Top Spot In “Best Wrestlers Turned Actors” List!
Move over, Rock—there’s a new king of Hollywood muscle.
The Hollywood Reporter just dropped its list of the greatest pro wrestlers turned actors, and in a shocking twist, Batista took the #1 spot—beating out Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson himself!
The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 10 Wrestlers-Turned-Actors
- Batista
- The Rock
- John Cena
- Roddy Piper
- Adam Copeland
- Kevin Nash
- Hulk Hogan
- The Big Show
- Jesse Ventura
- André the Giant
Honorable mentions included wrestling legends like CM Punk, Steve Austin, Becky Lynch, Randy Orton, The Miz, Goldberg, and Chris Jericho.
Why Batista Beat The Rock
While The Rock has dominated the box office with blockbuster franchises like Fast & Furious and Jumanji, Batista has carved out a critically acclaimed career in Hollywood.
- Marvel Superstar—Batista became a household name as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy and reprised the role in Infinity War and Endgame.
- Blockbuster Villain – He took on James Bond in Spectre.
- Sci-Fi Powerhouse – Starred in Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Glass Onion.
- Versatile Performer – Showed range in films like Stuber and Knock at the Cabin.
Critics and fans alike argue Batista has shown more acting range than The Rock, making him the “actor’s actor” of pro wrestling crossovers.
From The Ring To The Red Carpet
Before conquering Hollywood, Batista was a six-time WWE World Champion and a founding member of Evolution alongside Triple H and Ric Flair. His feuds with John Cena, The Undertaker, and Rey Mysterio defined an era.
Though he last wrestled at WrestleMania 35 against Triple H, Batista’s legacy in WWE remains untouchable. Fans are still waiting for his long-overdue WWE Hall of Fame induction, which was postponed due to scheduling conflicts.
🔥 Batista beating The Rock on this list is a major upset—do you think he deserves it, or is The Rock still the true People’s Champ of Hollywood?
