10 worst movies starring WWE Superstars ranked

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At least, according to the critics (Pic Source: IMDB)
At least, according to the critics (Pic Source: IMDB)

#4 Multiple WWE Superstars and WCW stars in Ready to Rumble (2000)

A plethora of the last remnants of WCW (Pic Source: Ready to Rumble/WB)
A plethora of the last remnants of WCW (Pic Source: Ready to Rumble/WB)

Multiple wrestling fans know what happened to WCW and where it ended up. It eventually ended up being purchased by WWE. But before that could happen, Ready to Rumble released in 2000 to terrible reviews, and the film ended up being a flop at the box office. Set in the world of WCW, the film showcased an evil promotor who legitimately cheats WCW Champion Jimmy King (Oliver Platt) out of the world title with the help of Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) and others.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 23%

Infuriated by the loss, WCW fans played by David Arquette and Scott Caan make it their mission to make Jimmy King world champion, believing pro wrestling to be real. The film veers into the absurd with multiple WCW stars, and features appearances by future WWE Superstars.

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The cast of wrestlers included Goldberg, Sting, Bam Bam Bigelow, Randy Savage, Booker T, Sid Vicious, Juventud Guerrera, Curt Hennig, Disco Inferno, Billy Kidman, Konnan, Rey Mysterio Jr. (unmasked), Perry Saturn and even The Nitro Girls.

Controversially, the film even led to Arquette becoming WCW Champion to get some mainstream attention. It's safe to say that fans were not impressed and is considered one of the low points in WCW and wrestling history.


#3 John Cena in The Marine - 20% (2006)

The movie started the franchise that only WWE fans know (Pic Source: IMDB)
The movie started the franchise that only WWE fans know (Pic Source: IMDB)

The Marine is a significant hallmark of WWE Films as it spawned multiple sequels that went straight-to-DVD and starred various WWE Superstars. With that said, John Cena was the one who starred in the first film, though it was written with Stone Cold Steve Austin in mind.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 20%

The movie has John Cena's character, an honorably-discharged Marine who is having trouble adjusting to civilian life. After being fired from his job as a security guard, he and his wife played by Kelly Carlson go on a vacation, and then, trouble ensues. After stopping at a gas station, his wife is kidnapped by a gang, and Cena has to rescue her.

It's a standard action film, but it didn't establish Cena as a Hollywood star. Years later, Cena's WWE career is limited; he is now more established with roles in the Fast and Furious Franchise, The Suicide Squad, and even the well-received Bumblebee. Cena has come a long way, and it looks like he's only going to get better in the future.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala
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