Dwayne Johnson is one of the first actors to start his acting career and continue it till now. The man has also built his own production company, Seven Bucks Productions. But there has always been one complaint that people have against his acting. Not only do they go to his movies, but they also criticize him.
This criticism started from his very first role in a movie. The viewers pointed out again and again that The Rock played himself in any movie, rather than his character.
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And now, that there are much other fish in the sea when it comes to WWE wrestlers turning actors, people are comparing them with Johnson.
To say that people have a problem with Johnson’s acting is underselling it. But the most surprising thing is people prefer this former World Champion’s acting to Johnson’s or John Cena’s.
Dwayne Johnson gets roasted by fans when compared to other WWE superstars who are actors
When one fan tweeted who Twitter thought was the best WWE actor, chaos ensued.
Cena or batista
It's so closeThe rock isn't even close
He not an actor
He doesn't act, every movie he just plays Dwayne Johnson with a different name— Blemby (@australian_hero) November 24, 2022
Disregarding Johnson like that, when he was the one who broke the glass barrier for wrestlers all over the world, is not the best thing. And after he’s earned the title of Highest Paid actor, there is no way he isn’t an actor.
I’d probably go with Dave Bautista – his work has been pretty good
Cena has improved immensely, looking forward to seeing what he can do
And Dwayne is just Dwayne in every movie, I’ve only ever enjoyed him when he’s paired with Kevin Hart
— WrestleFoz (@FozWrestle) November 24, 2022
While people weren’t behind Cena in the beginning, ‘Peacemaker’ has truly changed his career for the better. Fans are behind him and he’s becoming a bigger star in the movie industry than some would believe.
In order
1. Bautista – Has run the gauntlet of performances, from broad to introvert.
2. Cena – I struggle to take him seriously, but he's genuinely trying a range of roles. I actually want him to move away from Peacemaker.
3. Dwayne – Started with promise. Just stopped trying.— Guy Bennett (@GuidoBennett) November 24, 2022
Bautista truly deserves all of this work when you see the man’s body of work in Hollywood. Playing action hero, comedy star, superhero, and even introvert, he has done everything.
Rock is definitely the same guy in every project. When Dave did Blade Runner and Bond ….AND he took it seriously, he became #1 for me. John is right up there though. Peacemaker was incredible. So many waves of emotion.
— Caden Cassidy (@CadenCassidy) November 24, 2022
Dave Bautista is the only one in the trio who hasn’t returned to WWE as much. He isn’t even considered a wrestler anymore because of the popularity he found in Hollywood. Guardians of the Galaxy was a life-changing experience for the Animal.
Batista for sure is the best!!
Johnson is not acting he's getting payed to play himself which do not consider to be a talent or in fact good. Sorry not sorry
And I don't really care about Cena, I've only seen one of his works and I wasn't hooked (so far)
✌️🖖
— Katarína (@KatarnaPr) November 24, 2022
Playing himself is the shining factor that made him rise as the highest-paid actor in 2019. But for this specific question, Batista being the first choice of many people is not surprising.
Batista by a lonnggggggg shot. He has way more range. John has been stuck doing so much comedy movies. His delivery is pretty good as well as his punchlines but id def would like to see him somewhere between the lines of Dave.
And rock does the same act in every movie hes in.
— iPenzel (@PenzelFB) November 24, 2022
While people agree that Batista has been working hard to match the skills of an actor, people should understand the level of Johnson as well. Johnson is not only an actor but plays a vital role in the background and marketing of his movies.
Bautista.
Cena (Although improving immensely & know what he needs to do for his roles).
Dwayne.That's not a knock on Dwayne, you know what you're getting with him & as many have pointed out, it just feels like Dwayne being Dwayne in all his movies, except Be Cool.
— TMW (@TMW_1987420) November 24, 2022
Obviously, because the entire reason for a Johnson movie is to see Johnson on the screen. While viewers don’t see him on our TVs now, he found a fanbase who would pay hundreds to go watch him in a theatre.
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If i had to be honest.. Cena.. He shows more emotions in any movie The Rock has done.. I'm not saying the Rock is terrible but.. The Rock acts literally the same exact way in EVERY SINGLE MOVIE !!! (by all means i don't hate rock he's done a lot of films i've enjoyed)
— Cookee🍪MonstR (@TheCookeeMonstr) November 24, 2022
While one can’t agree with this statement but there is a reason that Johnson only does action-heavy movies. Since the beginning of his career, Johnson has done no movie where he didn’t have to do an action scene.
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