John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are not the first wrestlers to become movie stars, but they have made the most successful transition from the squared circle to the big screen. Since the professional wrestling world has no shortage of performers with unmatched athleticism and huge personalities, it’s time to make some new movie stars. Let’s take a look at the Black wrestlers who are ready to make the dive into Hollywood stardom.
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Trinity Fatu
Not only is Trinity Fatu f.k.a. Naomi a spectacular athlete, she also has an undeniable likability that makes fans root for her every time she’s on-screen. She would steal the show in any action movie.
Street Profits
Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford are a non-stop party. They’re the kind of guys who you would want to run into during a road trip comedy. They could also be the comedic relief in an action movie, similar to Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Bullet Train.
Jonathan Gresham
The former Ring of Honor world champion has an overwhelming presence that would work really well as the menacing right hand of a supervillain.
Bianca Belair
Unmatched athleticism, star presence and an emotional connection with the audience. Bianca is an undeniable star.
Jade Cargill
Seriously, how has Marvel not already made Jade a superhero? Or maybe DC should cast her as Nubia?
Powerhouse Hobbs
Hobbs can totally go the Batista route as the big, tough guy who’s also very funny.
Ricky Starks
Ricky Starks needs to be a cool hitman in John Wick: Chapter 5.
Omos
Next time James Bond needs a menacing yet entertaining bad guy to fight, someone call The Nigerian Giant.
Tasha Steelz
Add Tasha Steelz to the badass assassin in John Wick 5 category.
Nyla Rose
Nyla Rose is hilarious. Put her in all the comedies!
Willow Nightingale
Willow is so positive and fun, she makes everyone smile. She would steal every scene in a rom-com.
Athena
If you need a mysterious alien who can be either an enemy or ally, Athena should be your first, second and third call.
Trish Adora
On our next return to Wakanda, I need Trish Adora to be a member of the Dora Milaje.
Big Swole
Superhero, warrior, Terminator, alien. Swole can make any character her own.
Isiah Kassidy
You know you have an undeniable star quality when you can make a simple moan something an entire arena is excited for.
Swerve Strickland
Swerve has a supervillain quality that you can’t learn. He would actually make you root against the hero.
The New Day
Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E could all absolutely be movie stars separately, but when they’re together, they have something magical.
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