00:00Dwayne The Rock Johnson is turning heads with his dramatic weight loss.
00:03Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the professional wrestlers
00:09who underwent the most surprising physical transformations.
00:13We'll be excluding female wrestler physique changes, however, as that is a list for another time.
00:18Number 10, Drew McIntyre Upon his initial 2007 debut on WWE's main roster
00:35and later as Vince McMahon's chosen one, Drew McIntyre's physique could best be described
00:41as lean and athletic.
00:48However, when the Scottish warrior returned to WWE TV in 2017 after several years away,
01:01he showed off a dramatically more muscular frame, bulking up his chest, shoulders, and back
01:07into a powerhouse physique that instantly set him apart on the main roster.
01:12McIntyre's increased muscularity played a key part in his main event push, culminating
01:18in him capturing the WWE Championship.
01:21Drew's body stands as proof of a relentless work ethic, taking him from promising young
01:27talent to dominant headliner.
01:38Number 9, Jinder Mahal
01:40Between just August and December 2016, another former 3MB member impressively carved a ripped,
01:48combative physique that launched him from mid-carder to WWE Champion.
01:53Jinder Mahal
02:09Jinder Mahal attributed his drastic change to quitting alcohol, adopting a disciplined diet, and meticulous
02:16training.
02:17Jinder Mahal
02:18He defended the transformation by pointing to his adherence to WWE's drug testing protocols,
02:24insisting it was all dedication and hard work.
02:27The fact that the change was made in only four months makes it even more stunning.
02:33Jinder proved that discipline and focus can reshape not only one's body, but their career.
02:40Devon
02:41Jinder Mahal
02:468.
02:47Damion Priest
02:48Before WWE, Damion Priest admitted to being horribly out of shape, weighing around 400 pounds
02:55while working various jobs and wrestling on weekends.
03:01Facing many hardships and setbacks, Priest eventually decided to fully commit to changing
03:10his life and focusing on achieving his wrestling dream full-time.
03:16It's then that he cut out junk food, joined a gym, and embraced a strict new lifestyle.
03:28The weight dropped, the muscle came in, and he evolved into the lean, imposing force we
03:34see today.
03:35Priest's transformation is so drastic that looking at photos from his indie days feels
03:41like seeing a completely different person.
03:447.
03:45Paul H. Levesque Beginning as a muscular yet wiry blue chipper,
03:51Paul Levesque steadily evolved into a portrait of mass, monstrous shoulders, thick traps,
03:57and a rock-hard core that defined the Attitude Era and beyond.
04:04Yep, Levesque's physique as terrorizing is a far cry from that of the sledgehammer-wielding
04:15Triple H. In fact, each era of his career showcases aspects of physical change, some more impressive
04:23than others.
04:27And while his body has certainly seen changes in his post-retirement life, as seen in his
04:322025 family vacation photos, Triple H's evolution from a muscular young athlete to the imposing
04:39cerebral assassin stands as one of wrestling's most iconic.
04:456.
04:46Gunther Without question, Gunther's transformation
04:48deserves plenty of praise.
04:51Rising from his days wrestling as Walter, the ring general's transformational shred featured
04:56a wrap-around curtain of dense muscle, pecs, and quads.
05:01So I'm right now preparing for Bash in Berlin, preparation for a professional wrestling match,
05:06especially a match as important as a World Heavy Championship match.
05:10It's very specific and always depends on the opponent.
05:14And despite the stunning turnaround, his lighter physique retains that strongman, old European
05:20vibe, muscular yet functional.
05:32His new frame gives every chop and strike visual legitimacy, with his body still looking like
05:37he can back his power.
05:53There's no denying that Gunther's sheer presence amplifies his aura as one of WWE's most intimidating
06:00forces, and his old photos look like they belong to a completely different man.
06:055.
06:06Chris Jericho
06:19Chris Jericho has reinvented himself countless times, with many of his revamps accompanied
06:25by noticeable body transformations.
06:28In his early career as a cruiserweight, Jericho sported a lean, athletic build that gradually gained
06:34more mass, especially as he rose through the WWE ranks.
06:39During his tenure in AEW, Chris seemingly embraced a heavier, less defined physique, showing a different
06:46side of his in-ring presence.
06:48However, health concerns during a 2021 Fozzy Tour motivated Jericho to shed significant weight,
07:00giving fans yet another dramatic reinvention.
07:02With a physique that evolves alongside his ever-changing character, Jericho's body transformation only
07:17highlights his enduring adaptability and lasting impact on the industry.
07:234.
07:24Dwayne The Rock Johnson
07:30When he began his WWE tenure, Dwayne Johnson had a classic 90s wrestler physique, pumped
07:36arms and a puffed-out chest.
07:38But over time, his body evolved into a more defined, bulging build.
07:48Johnson's look fluctuated at times, however.
07:50In the early 2000s, he underwent surgery to reduce gynecomastia, reshaping his chest before
07:57bulking back up again.
07:59His look ultimately became larger than life, a thicker core, sculpted lats and massive arms.
08:05In 2025, he unveiled yet another remarkable transformation, revealing a surprisingly leaner physique that
08:13marked a departure from his traditionally muscular build.
08:16Dwayne showed off his new slimmed-down figure, sporting a silk, short-sleeved blue button-down
08:21with colorful sketches and straight-leg black trousers.
08:25Many users online responded to the new look, saying on X, had to do a double-take.
08:30This change underscored his commitment to adding a fresh dimension to his showbiz career.
08:36Number 3.
08:38Scott Steiner Scott Steiner's transformation is truly something
08:42to behold.
08:52Already a muscular tag-team wrestler with his brother Rick, Scott morphed into the hulkish
08:57Big Papa Pump character, bursting with mass across his pecs, arms and insanely vascular traps.
09:05The shift came with an eye-catching aesthetic, including giant biceps and muscles that looked
09:11to be carved from stone.
09:13Heck, Steiner's physique became as much a star as his persona.
09:17He even branded himself a genetic freak.
09:20What I think that really scene came to see is me come down that aisle, get in that ring
09:28and kick your ass.
09:30Yep, Scott's transformation is legendary for its extremes, creating one of wrestling's
09:35most visually jaw-dropping muscular bodies.
09:38Number 2.
09:39Dave Bautista Dave Bautista's metamorphosis from WWE Powerhouse
09:44to Hollywood A-lister is perhaps the greatest among wrestlers turned thespians.
09:50The animal began his in-ring career with a muscular yet proportioned physique, carrying the kind
09:56of mass perfect for in-ring dominance.
10:05Over time, Bautista's frame erupted into that of a human tank, pecs, shoulders, arms and traps
10:12for days.
10:22After stepping away from the ring, however, he crafted different cinematic physiques to
10:27fit a variety of roles, proving his versatility beyond sheer size.
10:32Now in his late 50s, he has stunned fans by trimming down and revealing he'd lost an incredible
10:39weight in hisца.
11:001. Lex Luger
11:03While it's only natural for pro wrestlers to change physically after stepping away from
11:07the squared circle, few transformations have been as startling as Lex Luger's. Nicknamed
11:13the total package for his herculean physique, Luger was once the epitome of sculpted physical
11:18dominance.
11:26But a devastating spinal stroke in 2007 changed everything. Sadly, his body is nearly unrecognizable
11:33compared to his prime. However, despite the physical toll and challenges, Luger describes
11:42himself as streamlined and redefined, saying his health is great. While he still relies
11:48on a wheelchair due to nerve damage, recent progress, including walking unaided at times,
11:54shows how far he's come. Luger's extreme physical transformation underscores a journey
11:59of loss, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.
12:13Which other pro wrestler transformation left your jaw on the floor? Jacob Fatou? Akira
12:19Tozawa? Braun Strowman? Smackdown your picks in the comments below!
12:25The warning, right? You get a warning like that, you gotta listen to your body, you know,
12:30and listen to the powers that be.
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