Goldberg was training in mixed martial arts in Atlanta while rehabbing from an NFL abdomen injury when noticed by pro wrestling stars Lex Luger and Sting. Goldberg took their suggestion to get into wrestling, became a WCW and WWE superstar, and then became a hit on the big screen playing Joey "Battle" Battaglio in “The Longest Yard,” a football comedy starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Bert Reynolds. Other credits include parts in Ready to Rumble (2000), “Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) and “Santa’s Slay.” (2005).
Oscars 2016: Famous athletes who made it as actors, too
