WWE: Where Wrestlers Going Actors
The Variety has got an article on the WWE where wretslers are crossing over into the acting gendre. When is wrestling the outcome is already decided, same as in Hollywood. The recent movie in production starring John Cena in ‘12 Rounds’ has already starting filming.
WWE has decided to release one film per year with a budget of $20 million or less and up to four movies going to directly to dvd with a budget of $5 million.
WWE is now realizing the age limit is between 12-24 years of age. This being noticed, WWE will now focus on a slate of PG-13 movies. For more on the article, click here.
Just on another note; one McMahon did not want his wrestlers to be turned into actors, This McMahon is Vince’s dad himself, Vincent K. McMahon. At one point during his reign on the WWE, Vincent K. McMahon had actually fired a wrestler that had turned to acting. Find out the full details, click here.
February 29th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
i dont agree with the rock he is a great wrestler but cant make a good movie should of stayed a wrestler
March 1st, 2008 at 11:44 am
You and me both. The Rock has sooo much to give to the wrestling industry is he would of stayed. Lots ok fans, especially the younger kids look up to their idol, The Rock.