The term "WWE Diva" once carried a stigma of being secondary to the male Superstars. However, the filmography and popular videos from these women tell a different story. Trish Stratus transitioned from a manager to an action hero. The Bella Twins became media moguls. Ronda Rousey jumpkicked her way onto the Furious 7 set. And Becky Lynch proved that a bloody, passionate promo can rival any movie monologue.
Many iconic women used their WWE fame to launch successful acting careers. Below is a look at the film and TV appearances of some of the most prominent names:
If you grew up watching the WWE in the early 2000s, you know that the "Diva" era was often more about bikinis than backbreakers. But amidst that landscape, two women decided to flip the script: Trish Stratus The Archetypes
As the #SpeakingOut movement and documentaries like Dark Side of the Ring gained traction, "shoot" (non-kayfabe) interviews became the most popular videos.
: During the "Attitude Era" and "Ruthless Aggression Era," WWE occasionally featured suggestive storylines. For example, Lita once famously gave Trish a "kiss of death" backstage to enrage her before a title match.