Ronda Rousey to Dwayne Johnson and John Cena: Sportspersons who became successful actors

Ronda Rousey, who happens to be a former Ultimate Fighting Championship legend, is now a WWE superstar. Similarly, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and John Cena, who had great stints as WWE Superstars, have now ventured into the acting career and are being successful so far.

Sportspersons are one of the fittest human beings on earth, owing to their great physique and strict regime to maintain good health, in terms of competitiveness. As a result, a lot of them have the looks that are charming enough to see them venture into the entertainment industry.

From cricketers to footballers and even sportspersons from across sporting fields, a lot of them have ventured into the industry. While their physique and looks are certainly one of the reasons, their acting skills are also remarkable, as some of them have become even more successful in entertainment, rather than sports. On the same note, we take a look at those sportspersons, who have had a successful transition to the entertainment industry.

Yograj Singh: The former Indian cricketer did play a Test and six One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, before deciding to pursue another field of interest. However, it was in the entertainment industry where he got the most success. Today, he is one of the most dominant actors in the Punjabi film industry, having done around 70 movies so far, while he shows no signs of slowing down.

John Cena: The record 16-time WWE Champion has had immense success in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Even at the age of 43, he looks as fit as he made his debut 18 years ago. Consequently, he was summoned by Hollywood, where he impressed with his acting skills. Of late, he is being roped in by some top Hollywood franchises. While he did play a major role in Bumblebee (Transformers series), he is all set to play a similar top role in the upcoming ninth movie of Fast & Furious.

Eric Cantona: The French football legend, who had a glorious stint in Manchester United, ventured into the entertainment industry, following his retirement. Although he has mostly acted in French movies, besides some British ones, he has made a huge impact as an actor, owing to his tremendous acting skills. He continues to remain one of the most respected footballers and actors in the country, as well as England.

Dwayne Johnson: Another former WWE Superstar and a Hall of Famer, Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as 'The Rock', made a name for himself in the pro-wrestling industry. While WWE is not entirely a sport, it still falls under the sports category, as Rock is undoubtedly a legend when it comes to it. However, he cut his successful career short to pursue his dreams in Hollywood. And guess what, he was famous there as well. From the Scorpion King to GI Joe, Fast & Furious and countless more, Rock has cemented his legacy in Hollywood as well.

Jason Statham: A popular face in Hollywood, Statham has done numerous top movies, including Fast & Furious, where he has been successful. However, little does anyone know that he is an athlete. The Englishman represented in the 1990 Commonwealth Games, where he took part in the sport of diving. However, he did not win a medal, as he gradually progressed to the entertainment industry, and rightfully so.

Ronda Rousey: She might have gained popularity in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a Mixed-Martial Artist, where she won the Bantamweight Championship and is a Hall of Famer. She is currently signed to WWE, where she won the Women's Championship as well. However, hardly does anyone know that she is an Olympian, as she represented the United States of America (USA) in a couple of Olympics. She also won the Bronze in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Also, being a three-time gold-medalist, she has now entered the entertainment industry, having done roles in successful franchises, like The Expandables and Fast & Furious.