10 Best Films A Pro Wrestler Was In

John Cena – Trainwreck (2015)

I think you’re missing a direction-based word in that sentence, buddy.

Last year Judd Apatow directed this comedy with fire-hot stand up comedian Amy Schumer writing and starring. As a total stand up geek, this movie checked off a lot of my movie loving boxes. Lots of comedy greats in supporting roles like Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dan Soder, Mike Birbiglia, Bridget Everett and Jim Norton, and a suprisingly funny turn from basketball guy LeBron James.

Cena played Steven, a possibly sexually confused/definitely regularly confused boyfriend of Amy. The reaction to his performance landed him future comedic roles and sorta shook the wrestling world. This wasn’t a WWE produced action film to be later passed on to other wrestlers, this was Big John solidifying himself as an actual actor who can actually act.

Comedy is not easy, but neither is pro wrestling so it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that he wasn’t just a winky cameo but a memorable part in a solid ensemble of professionals.