“This is beneath you,” John Cena reveals his agency advised him not to do a cameo in Margot Robbie’s Barbie
John Cena is one of the biggest WWE stars to have been able to make it big in Hollywood.
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John Cena as merman in Barbie (via Variety)
John Cena has successfully transitioned from a wrestling superstar to a prominent figure in the world of acting. Known for his roles in the Fast and Furious series, he recently made a surprising cameo in the blockbuster movie, Barbie. Cena recently explained his decision-making process behind accepting a cameo role.
John Cena explained on The Howard Stern Show that despite initial reservations from his advisers, he was drawn to the Barbie movie script and saw it as an opportunity to challenge himself with a unique role. He acknowledged the advice of his team, who were concerned about maintaining his established image, but ultimately decided to pursue the project.
The leader of Cenation emphasized his belief that every opportunity is valuable and that good work leads to further opportunities. John Cena took on the role of Merman Ken in the Barbie movie, a decision that surprised many, including his advisers. Despite initial doubts, the film turned out to be a huge success, becoming the 16-time world champion’s highest-grossing movie.
I finally got connected with the people who could make the decisions, and Margot said, 'We'll make you a merman; you'll be in it for half a day.' Yeah, sure, but I think the perspective from an agency standpoint was that this is beneath you, which I get. I get that. But also, to the agency's credit, immediately, they were like, 'No, we're going to do it.'John Cena via The Howard Stern Show
The 46-year-old’s last appearance in WWE came against the Bloodline member, Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel. In a hard-fought battle, the leader of Cenation ultimately fell to Sikoa after nine vicious Samoan Spikes, marking the end of Cena’s latest WWE run.
John Cena and Charlotte Flair spotted at NXT
Many regard John Cena and Charlotte Flair as two of the greatest superstars in their respective divisions in WWE history. Cena’s 16 world championship reigns and Flair’s 14 world championship reigns are testaments to their remarkable careers.
Flair recently shared a photo on Instagram alongside Cena, taken backstage at the NXT Performance Center. While the latter’s reasons for being there are currently unknown, speculation has arisen that Charlotte’s visit could indicate her intentions to return to the ring. The possibility has generated immense excitement among fans.
John Cena’s presence at the NXT Performance Center could suggest a couple of potential reasons for his visit. One possibility is that he might be gearing up for a return to the ring at WrestleMania 40 and is using the Performance Center to get back into in-ring shape. Another reason could be Cena’s desire to visit the Performance Center, where he actively meets new talent and provides guidance, a practice he has been known to engage in quite often.
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