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"Deadpool 2" is known for many things. It was the sequel to one of the biggest R-rated hits in cinema history. It also did the classic thing of going bigger than its predecessor, with larger action set pieces and more characters from throughout the Marvel universe -- most notably, the time-traveling mutant Cable, a fan-favorite from the comics who was played by Josh Brolin in the film. But before Brolin landed the part, a certain WWE superstar auditioned for the role.

Randy Orton, aka The Viper, was recently a guest on the WWE talk show "What Do You Wanna Talk About?" During the conversation, the longtime staple of the ring revealed that he auditioned for the role of Cable, which would have been by far his biggest foray into Hollywood to date. As Orton explained in the interview, his journey with the character was a short one:

"I do auditions here and there.

Only a handful of professional wrestlers have successfully made the leap from the squared circle to Hollywood. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Black Adam), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), and John Cena (Peacemaker) remain the most obvious examples, though you may have also seen Randy Orton in a few movies - and TV shows - over the years. 

The Viper made his feature debut in 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded and later appeared in The Condemned 2, Countdown, Shooter, and Changeland.

In a sit-down interview with fellow WWE Superstar (and current Undisputed WWE Champion) Cody Rhodes, Orton revealed that he was among those who auditioned for the role of Cable in 2018's Deadpool 2. 

"So, I do auditions here and there. I remember I got an audition early on when I finally got some representation in that industry," he explained (via TheRingReport.com). "I think Deadpool 2? Cable. I read for Cable and in my head,...