10 Wrestler Movie Cameos You Totally Missed

4. Nathan Jones - Troy

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Nathan Jones WWE career was at short at best short and a disaster at worst. Despite being part of The Undertaker's WrestleMania XIX victory over Big Show and A-Train, as well as appearing as part of Paul Heyman's Team Lesnar at Survivor Series that same year, Jones left the WWE abruptly in December 2003 after just eight televised matches.

Luckily for Jones, his height and mass would soon draw the attention of Hollywood and it wouldn't take him long to secure a role in a big box office movie. Appearing as Boagrius in the 2004 Brad Pitt movie, Troy, 'The Colossus of Boggo Road' took the role of the gargantuan warrior opposing Achilles on the field of battle.

The visible size difference between the modestly built Brad Pitt at 5'9 and the hulking frame of Nathan Jones at 6'11 made for a fantastic contrast. Achilles' swift and easy disposal of his gigantic foe immediately established Pitt's character as the ultimate skilled warrior; with one running stab, Jones was downed and movie history was made.

Despite being a brief introductory role into Hollywood, Jones role played a big part in the movie early on and the duel is a hailed as memorable fight scene to this day.

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