Is 'That's What I Am' Oscar Worthy?

"I am a WWE wrestler, that's what I am." You won't hear Randy Orton say that line in the new WWE film aptly titled "That's What I Am." You will hear at least the line we've all heard for several weeks if you see the film with Orton saying he'll go to the papers if he has to. You may be wondering what his role is and what he's talking about.

Apparently, "That's What I Am" is WWE's attempt to address school bullying and social inadequacies, albeit back in the mid 60's. It tells the story of a freak of nature kid who sticks out like a sore thumb at his school. The main boy of the film is partnered with him for a project, making the main character uneasy with the unwanted attention he'll get.

Orton's role is that of the father of a bully who gets expelled from school. The bully was apparently harassing another student. When Orton's shown making the threat he is, it may be over an alleged scandal involving a teacher played by Ed Harris.

So this is WWE's latest entry in the "drama" genre, following in the fooststeps of "Legendary" starring John Cena. It appears WWE is looking to get attention for its positive messages in films and who knows, maybe searching for some movie awards. They seem to be bringing in well known actors lately, including Ed Harris, Patricia Richardson and Danny Glover. That won't make up for bad acting from John Cena, Triple H, Big Show or Randy Orton, but it may garner WWE's film department positive press. That can't hurt as WWE looks to move forward as more of a sports entertainment industry rather than plain old wrestling.

"That's What I Am" opens on April 29th in limited engagement showings at select theaters.