20 times we were surprised to see a WWE star in movies and shows

Published Dec 24, 2024 02:37 ET

The Mummy Returns | Image Source: Universal Pictures

17) Dwayne Johnson — The Mummy Returns

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson did little more than make an appearance in The Mummy Returns, but that was certainly memorable. He played Scorpion King in the movie, and although his character manifested as a CGI creation on the screen, the Scorpion King was already bringing WWE superstar to action-star. His look has helped lay the ground for his future success in Hollywood, and The Mummy Returns was more of a springboard into blockbuster films.