SummerSlam 2014: See Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and More Celebs Who Started Their Careers in the WWE

Stacy Keibler, John Cena, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and more Hollywood stars got their start as pro wrestlers

By Chima Simone Aug 16, 2014 3:00 PMTags
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Pro wrestler-turned-actor John Cena will battle Brock Lesnar during SummerSlam 2014 in their headlining match this Sunday.

But he's not the only WWE star to come from behind the ropes and onto the Hollywood stage with ease.

Dwayne "The Rock" JohnsonStacy Keibler and more wrestling powerhouses have readily transitioned into silver and small screen stardom.

Putting his ripped biceps to good use long before starring as the Greek hero Hercules, The Rock got his best-known acting start as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns.

Meanwhile, the tallest WWE Diva to ever enter the ring—earning her the title The Legs of WWE—has appeared in Psych, Chuck and more TV roles since competing in Dancing With the Stars.

Check out more leading WWE stars who've had successful bouts with showbiz in the gallery below!