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2 clusters · 3 sources · 16 days · First seen · Last updated

WWE wrestlers transitioning to Hollywood

Overview

Dwayne Johnson has discussed how his professional wrestling career in the WWE provided a foundation for his transition into Hollywood. He noted that performing live helped him develop crowd acumen and the ability to handle pressure, which aided his acting career.

Cody Rhodes has shared that Johnson advised wrestlers to frame their move toward acting as a desire to “grow as a storyteller” rather than dismissing the pursuit. Rhodes has applied this approach when meeting with studio executives as he expands his presence in film.

Entities

Dwayne Johnson · WWE · Cody Rhodes · Morgan Freeman · Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cody Rhodes discusses professional advice from Dwayne Johnson

    Cody Rhodes shared how Dwayne Johnson’s advice on being a storyteller helped his transition from wrestling to Hollywood, while Johnson recently praised a viral impersonator online.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Dwayne Johnson discusses how WWE career aided Hollywood transition

    Dwayne Johnson credits his WWE wrestling experience and live performance skills with helping him transition into a successful Hollywood acting career.

Sources

sportskeeda.com · superluchas.com · wrestlingInc.com