Who is the greatest wrestler-turned-actor of all time? From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s box-office domination to Dave Bautista’s dramatic chops, John Cena’s comedic timing, and Roddy Piper’s cult hero status, the Reel Debaters step into the ring for a 12-actor single-elimination showdown to crown the ultimate crossover champion.

We break down the contenders, set the scene, and go all-in on the debate because someone has to bring order to all this cinematic chaos.

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Host(s): Michael Petrow, Jimmy Skinner, Charles Fernandes

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner, Charles Fernnandes

Editing & Mixing: Michael Petrow

Recorded at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios, Winnipeg, MB

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