WWE WrestleMania 41 is coming to Las Vegas next April, and even without a match announced, anticipation is high for the event. Now, On Location has announced the details for their Priority Pass to take the WrestleMania experience of fans to the next level.

Priority Pass tickets come in several different levels. Those who purchase the Silver level for $1,500 receive:

• 2 Night Ticket: Upper-Level Seating
•  WrestleMania Kickoff Party with On-Stage Appearance by Cody Rhodes!
•  WWE World & Superstore Access
•  Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
•  Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff?

Those who purchase the Gold level for $5,000 receive:

• 2 Night Ticket: Lower Level Seating
• All-Inclusive Hospitality with On-Stage Appearance by John Cena!
• Exclusive WM41 x Priority Pass Gifting
• WWE World & Superstore Access
• Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
• Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff

And those fans ready to go all in will receive the following by spending $7,000 on the Champion pass:

•  2 Night Ticket: Premium Floor Seating
•  Ringside Photo Op at WrestleMania 41?
•  Topgolf with The Miz
•  All-Inclusive Hospitality with on stage Appearance by John Cena!???
•  WWE World & Superstore Access???
• Exclusive WM41 x Priority Pass Gifting
• Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
• Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff?

Fans of WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker can spend $9,995 for the ‘Undertaker Squite by the Seat’ and receive the following:

• 2 Night Ticket: Premium Suite with All Inclusive Food & Beverage
•  In-Suite Undertaker Appearance
•  Authentic Undertaker Championship Title and Urn Photo Op
•  Topgolf with The Miz
•  WWE World and Superstore Access
•  Exclusive Undertaker-Themed Gifting
•  Dedicated Entrance
•  Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff

And the Elite Experiences pass includes:

• Premium Ringside Seating
•  In-Ring Photo Op at WrestleMania 41??
•  Post-Show Press Conference Access & Desk Photo Op
•  Superstar Walkout Experience on WrestleMania Stage
•  All-Inclusive Hospitality with Appearance by John Cena!
•  WWE World & Superstore Access
• Premium WrestleMania 41 ELITE Gifting
• Expedited Entry at Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
• ELITE Concierge Services

WrestleMania 41

No matches have been confirmed for WrestleMania 41, though fans can expect The Rock at the show despite some recent rumors to the contrary. WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19, and April 20, from Allegiant Stadium, marking WWE’s sixth two-night WrestleMania. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WrestleMania 41 as the road to the biggest show of the year continues.

John Cena’s star power is known outside of the world of professional wrestling, as the WWE icon is also a leading man in Hollywood and on TV. This week, the 16-time WWE World Champion appeared on the livestream of a popular content creator though his efforts to enjoy a delicious McDonald’s sandwich proved to be in vain.

Cena joined popular streamer Kai Cenat for a laid-back chat on Twitch, covering a range of topics including McDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac. The WWE icon became the latest victim of the infamous “Fanum Tax” as during the stream, Fanum humorously swiped Cena’s Chicken Big Mac right in front of him. Fanum made it up to the WWE legend by gifting him a unique Chicken Big Mac chain in a fun moment for Cena and the live stream’s viewers.

You can check out Cena being taxed, and other highlights from the 16-time WWE World Champion’s time on the stream in the clips below.

Cena’s appearance on the stream only underlines the WWE icon’s mainstream appeal outside of the world of professional wrestling. With that in mind, fan will get to see plenty of Cena in WWE this coming January when he kicks off his retirement tour. Cena will be part of Monday Night Raw’s transition to Netflix which will kick off with the January 6, 2025, episode.

Outside of the world of wrestling, John Cena has made a name for himself in Hollywood with his various movie projects taking the WWE icon around the world. This week, Cena, or rather an animated version of him, landed in Good Ol’ Springfield, USA, as part of the Season 36 premiere of The Simpsons.

The episode in question ‘Bart’s Birthday‘ tells a meta-story of The Simpsons writers using ChatGPT to craft the perfect series finale for the show. This leads to multiple characters receiving grand send-offs including Comic Book Guy and his wife Kumiko saying goodbye to the comic store after welcoming their child into the world.

As Kumiko goes into labor inside the store, Cena, who notes that he is “the only licensed midwife to win 16 WWE Championships” is on hand to help the couple welcome their baby into the world. When asked what he’s doing in Springfield, John shares that he’s around for the launch party of Otto’s new brand of energy drinks, an off-screen send-off to the school bus driver.

Cena is the second WWE Superstar to appear on the iconic animated show and follows in the footsteps of Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart who was in season eight’s The Old Man and the Lisa. The Hitman buys the mansion of Mr. Burns in the episode, after the crotchety billionaire falls on hard times and borrowing a line from Freddy Blassie, refers to Burns as a “pitiful, pencil neck geek.”

John Cena’s time in Springfield comes ahead of his WWE retirement tour which will kick-off next January when WWE Raw moves to Netflix. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the WWE icon and his work in and out of the ring.

John Cena is heading to Springfield. The 16-time WWE World Champion will guest star on The Simpsons Season 36 premiere, airing this Sunday on FOX.

We have a first look at Cena’s animated character, which has been anticipated ever since his guest spot was announced back at San Diego Comic-Con. He joins an already star-studded season, with Danny DeVito, Tom Hanks, and former Simpsons writer and late-night host Conan O’Brien also making returns.

Cena’s guest spot on The Simpsons continues a longstanding tradition of celebrity cameos in the series. Notably, he’s not the first WWE Superstar to visit Springfield.

That honor goes to Bret “The Hitman” Hart, who appeared in Season 8’s The Old Man and the Lisa (air date: April 20, 1997). In the episode, Hart purchases Mr. Burns’ mansion after the billionaire loses his fortune, despite his initial hesitation due to the “old man stink!” lingering in the house.

For Cena, this animated appearance is another milestone in his post-WWE career, where he has successfully transitioned into film and television.

Best known for his role as Peacemaker and as Jakob Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise, Cena continues to expand his entertainment footprint with this stop on one of the most beloved television shows in history.

You may not be able to see John Cena, but soon you’ll be able to hear him—in AI chatbot form—courtesy of Meta.

The future WWE Hall of Famer will lend his voice as an AI chatbot on Meta’s platforms, joining a list of notable celebrities. In addition to Cena, users can select voices like Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, Kristen Bell, and Dame Judi Dench.

Among these big names, Cena may have the broadest reach, thanks to his dual success in WWE and Hollywood. Recently, he filmed an ad with Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to promote Meta’s new Ray-Ban smart glasses. In a playful twist, Cena delivered a signature uppercut to Zuckerberg in the ad, a moment Zuckerberg shared on his Instagram.

Cena is no stranger to the world of advertising. He’s been the voice of Honda vehicles for several years and has worked with brands like Experian and Wonderful Pistachios.

In addition to commercials, Cena has extensive experience in voice acting. He’s voiced himself in WWE-related Scooby-Doo cartoons, starred as the title character in the 2017 animated film Ferdinand, and recently voiced Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

John Cenna may have added a new move to his repertoire against famous Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg.

The future WWE Hall Of Famer was far from playing Peacemaker in a new promotional video ad for Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses. Zuckerberg released some footage of his “fight” with Cena on his Instagram page.

The two major players are seen duking it out with the Meta glasses on and you get to see the first-person view of a great deal of the action going down. Cena gets a good uppercut in on Zuckerberg which shows the entrepreneur flying to the sky after the shot.

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Reuters initially reported that Cena has signed on with Meta and Ray-Bans to be the voice of the Meta AI Chatbot. While Wednesday’s focus for pro wrestling fans will be the release of the “Mr. McMahon” docuseries on Netflix and AEW Grand Slam that evening, Cena could very well be a busy man at the Connect Conference.

Meta plans to discuss the glasses’ audio capabilities during the event on September 26. Consumers can purchase the Meta Ray-Bans at a starting price point of $299. A description of the glasses on the Ray-Ban website is as follows:

“Inspired by an era of jet-set style, the Skyler smart glasses help keep you fully in the moment. Use your voice to get fast answers with Meta AI, capture memories, make calls, send messages, listen to music, livestream and more.”

Cena is no stranger to fights on the virtual platform. His DC portrayal of The Peacemaker is one of the featured special fighters in the newest Mortal Kombat game, Mortal Kombat 1. He’s also no stranger to fighting celebrity non-wrestlers as he notoriously gave Eric Andre a concussion during their battle on an episode of The Eric Andre Show.

In January 2025, John Cena will be a part of WWE Raw’s move to Netflix and kick off his in-ring retirement tour. The WWE icon will make appearances at the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 41, and SummerSlam, and is expected to face some of the very top names currently on the promotion’s roster.

One name fans could see sharing the ring with Big Match John is Logan Paul. Wrestle Votes Radio reports that there has been discussions about a match within WWE between the two. WWE’s creative team, led by Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, is said to be high on the potential big-money match and both Cena and Paul have shown interest in working with each other.

This isn’t the first time that the idea of John Cena Vs. Logan Paul has come up. In November 2022, Paul told listeners of his ImPaulsive podcast that he wanted a match with the WWE icon at the following year’s WrestleMania 39.

“I think me vs. John Cena would break the internet. I texted Triple H right away, ‘do you want to break the internet again?’ That’s a dream matchup.”

Instead, Cena faced then-U.S. Champion Austin Theory during the opener of Night One. Paul’s match would fall on his birthday and see The Maverick lost to Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins.

John Cena’s Retirement Tour

As one of the biggest names in wrestling history, it’s hardly a surprise that several wrestlers have put themselves forward for Cena’s farewell tour. CM Punk hopes to team with John before the latter calls it a career while The Miz is hoping to get one last match with Cena after previously headlining WrestleMania 27 in 2011.

WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker is ready to defend his title against Cena next year. The title in question is one of the few accolades John has not obtained in WWE and the only title Cena needs to complete the Grand Slam. Talent outside of WWE are also interested with Matt Cardona wanting a match while WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam is hoping for a One Night Stand 2006 rematch with Big Match John.

Whatever WWE has planned, fans can expect quite the sendoff for one of the most significant wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on John Cena and his final year in the ring.

Eric André has revealed that he once got injured while receiving a move from WWE legend and Hollywood star John Cena.

André feels that getting injured is part of his work and across six seasons of The Eric Andre Show, the 41-year-old comedian has suffered several injuries. Andre spoke to PEOPLE and recalled a season 5 episode where the 16-time World Champion drove him through a shelf. This left Eric André concussed and was rushed to the hospital.

“It’s pretty common.I got through the shelf okay, but we forgot to sandbag the shelf — the frame of the shelf — so the metal frame tipped over and knocked me in the head. I got a concussion and went to the hospital.”

In another instance, Andre accidentally punched through a window while filming a prank in Brooklyn. He recalled having stitches and went to the hospital:

“I was trying to hammer the window, but my whole hands went through,” he says. “It sliced me up, and I had to get stitches. I had to go to the hospital for that.”

The pranks during The Eric Andre Show make it one of the wildest and entertaining shows on TV. But sometimes things go south and the host ends up getting injured.

Andre’s comedy has earned him a couple of Emmy nominations this year, one for Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama series and another for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama of Variety Series.

Meanwhile, John Cena returned to WWE at last month’s Money In The Bank PLE and announced his retirement tour next year. His latest movie, Jackpot!, an action comedy directed by Paul Feig was released on Prime Video on August 15th.

• Nic Nemeth Reveals What He Doesn’t Want to see on John Cena WWE Retirement Tour

As John Cena approaches his WWE retirement, many fans are speculating that his farewell will involve passing the torch to a new generation of wrestlers. However, TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth believes that this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

Nic Nemeth’s Perspective on Cena’s Retirement

During a recent episode of the Busted Open Radio show, Nic Nemeth shared his views on Cena’s upcoming retirement, set to take place in 2025 after a series of around 30-40 appearances.

While it’s usually common for a retiring legend to pass the torch to an emerging talent, Nemeth argues that Cena’s departure doesn’t have to follow this tradition.

“Not everything has to be a pass the torch kind of thing,” Nemeth said, emphasizing that Cena’s retirement doesn’t need to involve a match against a rising star like Bron Breakker or another NXT newcomer.

The Case for Cena vs. Orton

Instead of introducing a fresh face to WWE fans, Nemeth suggests that Cena’s final chapter could revolve around his storied rivalry with Randy Orton.

The idea of Cena facing Orton one last time is compelling, as it would bring a sense of closure to one of WWE’s most iconic rivalries.

“We all know they were rivals. We all know [we want to] see it,” Nemeth commented. He added that seeing Cena and Orton face-to-face in the ring during Cena’s final moments would be a fitting end for both superstars, especially if it marks the last match for either of them.

A Different Kind of Farewell

As WWE prepares for Cena’s retirement, starting with his appearance on the first episode of RAW on Netflix in January 2025, fans eagerly anticipate how his farewell will unfold.

Whether Cena passes the torch or not, Nemeth’s perspective opens the door for a more nostalgic and memorable conclusion to Cena’s legendary career.

WWE icon John Cena is no stranger to rap, and has thrown out his picks for the four greatest artists worthy of Mount Rushmore. Speaking to Club Shay Shay, Cena recognized that his picks would be controversial and that “everyone has their bias.” Cena’s first three picks were Nas, JAY-Z and Rakim.

“But I was brought up in East Coast, boom bap. I love wordplay, I love poetry. It’s what I based my [WWE] character on.”

Cena’s fourth and final pick for the Mount Rushmore of rappers was Eminem, an artist that the 16-time WWE World Champion has been a fan of since the very start. Speaking to Esquire in 2022, Cena called the real Slim Shady ” one of the most gifted, prolific poets I’ve ever had the chance to listen to.” Cena added that Eminem would “put me to shame” if their music ever met.

Before he was a squeaky-clean babyface headlining PLEs, Cena’s wrestling career was saved by his love of rap. The story goes that Cena was set to be released by WWE in 2002 before he began delivering some freestyle barbs on a tour bus. After Stephanie McMahon caught wind of Cena’s skills, his character on TV was changed from a generic good guy to a trash-talking white rapper, and the rest is history.

Cena has broken out his doctorate in Thuganomics a handful of times in the years since leaving his rapper character behind. With Cena’s upcoming retirement tour approaching, don’t count out Cena resurrecting this character that helped make him a WWE icon.

John Cena’s days as a WWE Superstar may be coming to an end, but the wrestling icon will remain with the company for a long time to come. Speaking with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, Cena shared that he will remain with WWE after next year’s retirement.

“I have such a trustworthy relationship with them [WWE] over two decades. I am a champion of the brand. I love the company. It is my home. They are my family. Even after 2025, I’ve already signed an extension to remain a member of the WWE family for the near, mid, and long-term future. I don’t think there will be a beat of my heart where WWE blood doesn’t come out of it.”

2025 will mark the end of John Cena’s in-ring career, as the legend shared at WWE Money in the Bank 2024 in Toronto, Canada. The 16-time WWE World Champion will make approximately 30-40 dates and will be at significant PLEs including Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 41. Several wrestlers have put themselves forward as potential opponents including The Miz, Bron Breakker, Randy Orton, Rob Van Dam, Matt Cardona, and TNA Wrestling’s Joe Hendry.

Cena’s contract extension is certainly good news for those at WWE, as the Hollywood A-Lister has always been willing to speak highly of the company outside of the ring. Not only that, but Cena continues to be a top merchandise seller, earning WWE a tidy profit from dedicated fans. Earlier this month, Cena said he intends to be an ‘ambassador’ for WWE after his career in the ring comes to an end.

Randy Orton would love to step in the ring with John Cena one final time before the 16-time WWE World Champion hangs up his jorts for good. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Orton addressed whether he will be part of Cena’s retirement tour.

“I have spoken with him…  I would love to wrestle John. But as far as pushing for that match, that’s never been my style.”

Pushing for the match isn’t Orton’s ‘style’ but will come down to Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque and his creative team. Fortunately for Orton, having the Game in charge bodes well.

“He [Triple H] is listening to the crowd. He knows where everything needs to end up… And if the fans want John Cena and Randy Orton to face each other at some point, maybe even at Wrestlemania, then this is their last chance.”

Orton encouraged fans who want the match to happen to let their voices be heard on social media and at WWE events. Orton ended by reiterating that if fans really want one final showdown between himself and Cena, then he is confident it’ll happen.

John Cena Vs. Randy Orton

John Cena Vs. Randy Orton was a feud that defined an era in WWE, with both men often competing in pay-per-view main events with World Championships on the line. The pair’s first encounter would come in developmental in July 2001, a year before either man would be on the main roster. That OVW show saw Cena (then Prototype) and Rico Constantino defeat Orton & Bobby Eaton, though Orton got the win in their first singles match the next month.

Cena and Orton last shared the ring in singles action on the July 2, 2017 edition of SmackDown in a match that Cena would win. With Hell in a Cell, Iron Man, and Street Fights in their past, fans are eager to see what the pair would do in their final encounter.

Get In Line

Orton is itching for a chance to face John Cena on his retirement tour, but he is by no means the only ghost from Big Match John’s past CM Punk hopes to team with John before the latter calls it a career while The Miz is hoping to get one last match with Cena after previously headlining WrestleMania 27 in 2011. RVD, who faced Cena at ECW One Night Stand 2006, is also ready for a rematch with the WWE icon.

There’s no shortage of talent who are ready to face Cena for the first time. Matt Cardona has thrown his name in the hat after previously sharing the screen with John in 2012. WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker is ready to defend his title against Cena next year. The title in question is one of the few accolades John has not obtained in WWE and the only title Cena needs to complete the Grand Slam. 

Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on John Cena and his final year in the ring.

John Cena’s seemingly random social media follows comes from an aim to get views from all sides, the former WWE World Champion has revealed. Sitting down with WIRED to promote his new movie Jackpot, Cena shared the method behind his madness.

“I follow everyone I can, I’m following over 800,000 people at the moment, I will j ust continue to follow a thousand people a day — I follow people from everywhere, I don’t care, no one is off limits, your affiliations, your beliefs, I don’t care because I want to hear all the voices.”

Cena currently follows over 850,000 people on X, with his list of follows ranging from political powerhouses to loyal fans. From Hollywood A-Listers to the quaint Lancashire Cricket Club of the UK, Cena is interested in hearing from all corners of the globe.

John Cena on Social Media

While the WWE icon is closing in on following a million people on X, Cena follows 0 people on Instagram but has amassed 21 million followers on the platform. On Instagram, Cena shares images without any caption of context, leaving fans to speculate on what he means. These images often relate to his projects both in and out of WWE and amass thousands of comments as his followers debate what they mean.

What’s to Come?

Fans can expect to see plenty of Cena in the coming months as the WWE icon will soon embark on his retirement tour. 2025 will mark the end of John Cena’s in-ring career, as the legend shared at WWE Money in the Bank 2024 in Toronto, Canada.

As one of the biggest names in wrestling history, it’s hardly a surprise that several wrestlers have put themselves forward for Cena’s farewell tour. CM Punk hopes to team with John before the latter calls it a career while The Miz is hoping to get one last match with Cena after previously headlining WrestleMania 27 in 2011. Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker is ready to defend his title against Cena next year. The title in question is one of the few accolades John has not obtained in WWE and the only title Cena needs to complete the Grand Slam.

Amazon’s newest film, Jackpot!, featuring Awkwafina and John Cena, is officially available on Prime Video. The action comedy marks the first time they have worked together on a movie and is Cena’s second project for the streaming service this year.

Jackpot! is set in the future in Los Angeles, California, where a special raffle called the “Grand Lottery” offers a multi-billion dollar prize with the rule that citizens can kill the winner to get the ticket. The winner is forced to survive until sundown to collect their earnings.

Awkwafina plays Katie Kim, a struggling actress who wins the lottery and gets protection from Cena’s character, Noel Cassidy, to survive the hunt.

The film is Cena’s second comedy after his performance in Ricky Stanicky earlier this year. Although the movie wasn’t well received by himself and other critics, it scored 72% on Rotten Tomatoes. Jackpot! has garnered less universal enthusiasm so far.

I watched the film after its release to share my review of it. After sharing my thoughts on different aspects of Jackpot!, I’ll give an overall rating between 1 and 10.

A Promising Concept With Poor Results

The best way to describe Jackpot! is that it’s like if you were to combine the 2010 film Lottery Ticket and The Purge franchise. The plot of a woman forced into a situation where she wins a life-changing opportunity but must survive murderers looking to take it away is interesting. That can make for a good horror movie or a fascinating dark comedy. Unfortunately, Jackpot! is an action comedy with jokes that fall flat and action that is just okay.

The first 25 minutes of the movie set the tone for how illogical the plot will be for viewers intrigued by the premise. As Jackpot! continues, it completely unravels into a ridiculous and forgettable film. For example, why the “Grand Lottery” was created in the first place makes no sense and isn’t explained. At one point in the movie, Cena’s character calls for help to launch a “Phone Strike” that blows up all the cell phones of himself and his partner’s pursuers. These are just some moments that made me scratch my head in confusion.

The action scenes are okay but could be more memorable. The humor is painfully bad, as Awkwafina and Cena try desperately to make you crack a smile, which fails more often than not. The lack of delivered jokes and the action that isn’t eye-catching enough leads to a tough movie to sit through over an hour and 30 minutes. 

John Cena & Awkwafina Performance

The WWE superstar has become a good actor who can be goofy and charming to make fans endeared to him. Jackpot! features Cena mainly in a more subdued role than in past films and has Awkwafina play more of an over-the-top character. The creative decision resulted in the most lackluster performance from the 13-time WWE Champion in recent memory.

It doesn’t help the film that the dialogue is poor. Awkwafina tries to find jokes by reacting to the zany situations that she is involved in throughout Jackpot! This leads to a lot of shrieking and so many jokes that can make a viewer roll their eyes.

While the comedy doesn’t work, Cena and Awkwafina have moments that show what they could’ve done with a better script. Both have serious parts in the movie that are good. For instance, there is a scene between them where the leading actress talks about her troubles as a childhood actress and how her father stole from her. Cena has a moment where he gets to show his acting chops with a more dramatic scene as he shares his character’s motivation for helping Awkwafina in the film. It’s points in the movie like this that show how talented they both are but have the challenge of a bad script.

Show-Stealing Supporting Characters

Although I didn’t get many laughs from Cena or Awkwafina, I did enjoy three characters in the movie. One of them is Simu Liu, who plays Louis Lewis. He acts as a rival to the WWE superstar’s character and the main villain. Liu showcases his charisma and is charming as the bad guy trying to take the lottery ticket from the protagonist.

The other two supporting characters who wowed me were actor Donald Elise Watkins as DJ Donald and actress Ayden Mayeri as Shadi. They are a couple in the movie, and their chemistry is better than Cena’s and Awkwafina’s. Watkins and Mayeri played off each other well and made me chuckle at some of their scenes with the leading actress. The three supporting characters made the Jackpot! more enjoyable than it should’ve been. 

Overall Thoughts On Jackpot!

I think Jackpot! results from a film with an interesting plot but lousy execution. The concept may truly be better in another genre than what was intended. In comparison to Ricky Stanicky, Cena in Jackpot! is a waste of his abilities as a comedic actor, and I think the WWE superstar should consider attempting more different roles, including a thriller or a rom-com, for his next film.

Jackpot! isn’t a completely terrible project. However, it remains a forgettable film, making you wish it could’ve been better. 

I give Jackpot! a 4 out of 10.

WWE legend John Cena wants to believe that Warner Bros. Discovery shelved “Coyote vs. Acme” for ‘right reasons.’

Cena was part of the film which was nixed back in November, despite being wrapping up the filming process and screened for some audiences. There was a speculation that the movie might be released but that was not the case. The decision of Warner Bros. drew massive criticism.

During the promotion of his new film “Jackpot!”, John Cena told TheWrap about the tough part of the movie business. He acknowledged that the director and everyone involved in the movie invested their heart and soul but it was never released.

“There’s a lot there. And everyone’s perspective is different. We don’t own the film. That’s the tough part about this business, you do have a sense of ownership because you invest heart and soul. And [director] Dave Green and everybody involved, we made what we thought was a good movie.”

The popular Hollywood actor said that he would have liked to give the movie a chance but he respects the ‘right reasons’ behind the movie being scrapped off.

“I would have liked to seen it given a chance. But I’m just one person. And if it was shelved, I would have to think that it was shelved for the right reasons and it was a good business decision. I think I would have tremendous regret and shame if I look back on the legacy of the movie and it was shelved for reasons other than that.”

“So I have to believe in the process. And I love the movie, my heart and soul is in there, but it’s somebody else’s project to do what they want with and they’ve chosen accordingly.”

John Cena returned to WWE at last month’s Money In The Bank PLE where he announced his retirement tour. Fans can also see him in Jackpot!, an action comedy directed by Paul Feig which dropped on Prime Video on Thursday, August 15th.

• John Cena’s New Movie Jackpot! Now Streaming on Prime Video

John Cena’s newest movie, Jackpot!, has been released and is now streaming on Prime Video. This marks the second project Cena has been involved in this year regarding the streaming service.

Here is a quick summary of the film provided by Amazon Prime Video.

“In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket,” said the streaming service.

The unfortunate hunt of Awkwafina’s character leads to Cena as Noel Cassidy coming to her aid to protect her. Both must work together to survive until sundown to take home her prize. In addition, Marvel’s Shang Chi actor Simu Liu plays Louis Lewis, a rival to Cassidy who wants to murder Kim to take her earnings. 

Jackpot! is directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe. Feig is known for his directorial work on Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters (a 2016 film), and A Simple Favor.

Cena has been making the media rounds to get fans excited about his new Amazon project. He’s also getting the wrestling community anxious about his return to WWE for his retirement tour next year.

John Cena Preparing For Retirement

Cena shared at the Money In The Bank on July 6 that he wants to finish his wrestling career at the end of 2025. He plans to appear and compete for WWE throughout the year, including WrestleMania 41 in April. The surprise announcement has led to several wrestlers like WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker and Matt Cardona admitting with SEScoops that they want to face Cena before he calls it quits.

Despite the final year of his wrestling career approaching, the wrestler-turned-actor is having a successful transition to Hollywood and will be a WWE Ambassador in 2026. The future for Cena is very bright as he closes a chapter in his life.

I’ll react to Cena’s latest film in the coming days, so check back to SEScoops for an exclusive review. 

WWE icon and Hollywood box office heavyweight John Cena has plans for his career after he officially retires from WWE active competition in December 2025. Cena has wrestled for WWE since his debut in 2002 in a match against Kurt Angle. While he still looks in great shape and has competed sporadically for the company in recent years, he does not want fans thinking he’ll come out of retirement after his final match. Cena appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week (August 13) and said:

“I know sometimes retirement in wrestling are liquid. They happen, and they renege on that. I am 100% done. December 2025 is the last time I will perform in a ring, said Cena.

– John Cena on Jimmy Kimmel Live

John Cena: WWE Ambassador

Cena plans to be part of the WWE family for years to come, and feels that he can continue contributing by serving as a Brand Ambassador for the world’s premiere sports entertainment company.

“I’ll still be part of the WWE family as an Ambassador, but the time has come to close the physical performing chapter of my life, and I’m at peace with it, which is why 2025 is going to be awesome. It’s going to be fun. It’s not going to be sad, but that’s it.”

– John Cena on Jimmy Kimmel Live

When Cena becomes a WWE Ambassador, he’ll join the likes of other legends like The Undertaker and Lex Luger, who represent the promotion outside the ring. The company would have the accomplished film superstar make special appearances for various promotional events. Cena’s new role will continue to allow him to take on acting roles while being a representative for WWE when needed.

The former 13-time WWE Champion has already shown he can be a great ambassador from his involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and media appearances throughout his career. Another example of his dedication to being a great spokesperson is how much he cares for the WWE fanbase. An old video has resurfaced online regarding Cena’s signing 3,000 photos in the lead-up to WrestleMania 26 in 2010, showing his commitment.

Cena’s new role in WWE would be an excellent way for him to stay connected with the company and continue his journey of becoming a successful box-office attraction in his acting career. Next year will mark the end of Cena’s accomplished wrestling career, but his comments on the Jimmy Kimmel Show show that he still wants to be involved with WWE’s future. 

John Cena’s announcement of his in-ring retirement may have only come recently, but it’s something that the WWE icon has been working on for some time. Speaking to Denise Salcedo at the premiere of his new movie Jackpot, Cena addressed his impending exit from the squared circle.

“It’s something I’ve been preparing for, for a long time. If you backtrack interviews, I started talking about that in maybe 2019 so I’m ready for it and I think now is the perfect time to do it.”

Cena went on to share his appreciation to WWE who have been “awesome” working around his schedule. While some will be sad to see the 16-time WWE World Champion step away from the ring, John himself is feeling immensely positive about what’s to come.

“I feel great. It’s a happy thing. I’m not going to tell anyone how to feel because I don’t believe in that but I am going to approach it with an upbeat attitude.”

John Cena’s Retirement Tour

As one of the biggest names in wrestling history, it’s hardly a surprise that several wrestlers have put themselves forward for Cena’s farewell tour. CM Punk hopes to team with John before the latter calls it a career while The Miz is hoping to get one last match with Cena after previously headlining WrestleMania 27 in 2011.

New WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker is ready to defend his title against Cena next year. The title in question is one of the few accolades John has not obtained in WWE and the only title Cena needs to complete the Grand Slam. Talent outside of WWE are also interested with Matt Cardona wanting a match while WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam is hoping for a One Night Stand 2006 rematch with Big Match John.

Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on John Cena and his final year in the ring.

WWE icon John Cena has revealed how many appearances for the promotion he will make next year as he embarks on his retirement tour. Speaking to Collider, Cena said that work on his Peacemaker series will keep him busy for the rest of 2024, but he has fully committed 2025 to WWE.

“It’s gonna be right around 36 dates around the world to pay thanks and gratitude to the WWE audiences around the world. So, that’s what I’m doing in 2025.”

Cena confirmed at the WWE Money in the Bank 2024 PLE that he will be retiring from in-ring competition next year and no amount of money will change his mind. This isn’t the first time John has spoken about his farewell tour being an international matter as he hopes to compete in the United Kingdom at least one more time before calling it a career.

John Cena’s Retirement Tour

As one of the biggest names in wrestling history, it’s hardly a surprise that several wrestlers have put themselves forward for Cena’s farewell tour. CM Punk hopes to team with John before the latter calls it a career while The Miz is hoping to get one last match with Cena after previously headlining WrestleMania 27 in 2011.

New WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker is ready to defend his title against Cena next year. The title in question is one of the few accolades John has not obtained in WWE and the only title Cena needs to complete the Grand Slam. Talent outside of WWE are also interested with Matt Cardona wanting a match while WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam is hoping for a One Night Stand 2006 rematch with Big Match John.

Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on John Cena and his final year in the ring.

WWE legend John Cena is determined to hang up his boots and he has made it clear that no amount of money could change his mind. He has now shared some more details on his upcoming retirement tour.

During the Jackpot! promotion, Cena told ComicBook that he has built a trustworthy relationship with the fans over the years and the 16-time World Champion is a man of his word. His decorated in-ring career will culminate in December 2025 and said that even if he is offered a huge sum of money, he will still retire. He said:

“There isn’t a check writer with enough money to change my mind when I hang it up in December. I don’t want to continue for ego or financial gain. I built a relationship of trust and authenticity over the years with the WWE, and that’s people who think I suck and people who believe in me, they know that I shoot them straight and I’m trustworthy. I mean what I say: when I’m done in December, I am done. It is the last time I will perform in a ring.”

Cena, who has had a legendary career said that he wants to try something special for his farewell tour and go through the memories of 25 long years. He said:

“It truly is the last time for generations for grandparents and parents and kids to get together in the same time. Grandparents could be like, ‘I didn’t know about wrestling and my son dragged me here.’ That son now has a son and daughter of their own, and they like John Cena, and now their kid likes Cody Rhodes. I want to try to do something special where we can all get together one last time and, and go through 25 years worth of memories.”

John Cena’s post-wrestling career

Following his retirement, Cena is planning to continue to represent WWE. However, he will take up an ambassadorial role.

“I’ll be a member of the WWE family as an ambassador and a grateful one. But you will see me wear this (points to suit), not the wristbands, the jorts, the ball cap. That, in December 2025, that goes away, and that’s the reason why we’re putting so much equity and emphasis on this farewell tour.”

John Cena returned at this year’s Money In The Bank PLE last month and announced his retirement tour. While Cena plans to retire soon, he is thriving in his acting career. Fans can witness him in Jackpot!, an action comedy directed by Paul Feig coming to Prime Video on Thursday, August 15th.

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MJF has named John Cena as a childhood hero.

The AEW American Champion was recently interviewed by Jack the Jobber of Cultaholic during his UK trip to compete against Michael Oku of RevPro. They talked about things such as the reported Britt Baker incident and more.

During the talk, Jake mentioned how MJF has named Roddy Piper and CM Punk as people he was a fan of during his childhood. When asked who else he looked up to before becoming a wrestler himself, the Salt of The Earth named The Cenation leader. Though only during his Doctor of Thuganomics days:

“John Cena was a fat head on my wall when he was rapping. Then he stopped the rapping and he started being very nice and I didn’t care for it.”

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John Cena and MJF: Generational Talents

When Jake talked about Cena burying his fellow countryman Wade Barrett under a pile of steel chairs during their 2010 TLC match, MJF actually defended the 16-time world champion. He mentioned how the former Nexus leader was always attacking him:

“Well okay I’m not one to defend my, first of all my good friend John. I don’t know if you’ve seen it but he puts me over all the time in interviews, as he should. I’m a generational Talent. Generational talents you know, know generational talents when they see one.

I think we can all agree that your people are rude and abrasive and loud and obnoxious and very arrogant. Wade was constantly attacking him with multiple people which again is something your guys do. You never try to have a fight one-on-one. Your friends always drunkenly jump in right. So I feel John was just defending himself and his country in that moment.”

MJF is currently scheduled to defend his AEW American Championship against Will Ospreay at the 2024 All In Event from Wembley stadium on August 25.

WWE icon John Cena hopes to compete in the United Kingdom at least one more time before he calls it a career in 2025. Speaking to TalkSPORT, Cena spoke about his fondness for the UK and shared his aspirations for the tour.

“I’m retiring from in-ring performing next year and we’ll start in January and we’ll do our last match in December 2025. I really hope there are some UK dates involved in that farewell.”

This is arguably the most specific John Cena has been about his farewell tour since announcing his departure during the Money in the Bank PLE. Cena has also stated that despite his lofty status as a WWE icon, he does not feel it’d be right to make specific requests for opponents as part of his retirement.

John Cena and the United Kingdom

The 16-time WWE World Champion has competed in the UK several times, including having an hour-long war on the April 23, 2007, episode of RAW with Shawn Michaels. At WWE Money in the Bank 2023, Cena surprised fans in London’s O2 Arena and shared his aspirations to bring WrestleMania to the UK.

Cena’s comments in the O2 have been echoed by Cody Rhodes and support continues to grow towards an international WrestleMania. WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque and WWE CEO Nick Khan recently met with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, reportedly to discuss a WrestleMania in the UK capital. While Nick Khan had previously said that WWE’s Big Four PLEs would be sticking in North America, anticipating continues to grow, especially among UK fans, that a WrestleMania will come to London down the line.

John Cena’s wearing of dog tags in WWE stemmed from him trying to be connected to his family, even if he wasn’t being a great relative. In an appearance alongside Awkwafina for WIRED, the two celebrities were asked some of the internet’s most searched questions. When John was asked for the story behind his dog tags, the WWE icon admitted that they came from a difficult relationship with his family.

“My dog tags used to say the names of my parents, and my brothers. And it was my cop-out way of saying like ‘Hey, you guys are with me.’ But I wasn’t really, this is gonna get deep, I wasn’t really good at being a son and being a brother. So, rather than wear this thing that they could see on TV, what I began to do for them was show up. So I’m trying to be better at showing up and not using a talisman to be like ‘See, I’m there.’ So I ditched the dog tags for more one-on-one time.”

Cena is one of five brothers and is the second oldest in his family. His father John Cena Sr. has made a handful of appearances for WWE over the years and has worked outside of the promotion as a reverse-second-generation star (entering the business after his son.)

John During his relationship with Nikki Garcia, the two were at odds when it came to wanting children, as Cena didn’t want to be an absentee father due to his busy schedule. The couple, who got engaged at WrestleMania 33, split in April 2020. Cena has since married Shay Shariatzadeh while Nikki has married Dancing with the Stars‘ Artem Chigvinstev. Nikki became a mother in July 2020 when she and Artem welcomed their son Matteo into the world.

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Could Joe Hendry go face-to-face with WWE icons like John Cena and The Rock? The TNA Wrestling star certainly believes so. Speaking with The Wrestling Matt, Hendry shared his belief that he will one day share the ring with the two megastars.

“I believe I will have an in-ring interaction with The Rock. I believe I will have a match with John Cena. If I’d have told you four months ago this is where I’d be right now, no one would have believed me. But I did. My team did.”

During the podcast, Hendry noted that it’s possible his interaction with The Rock will be a ‘guitar off’ between himself and WWE’s Final Boss. The Rock, like Hendry, has hosted several concerts over the years to poke fun at in-ring opponents.

It’s impossible to ignore how popular Hendry has become in a relatively short period of time. 2024 has seen the Scottish star be a focal point of TNA’s crossover with NXT, and is set to return during tonight’s Great American Bash (Week Two) event. Hendry will take on Joe Coffey of Gallus on tonight’s show, in the singles debut for Joe in NXT.

As for John Cena and The Rock, their returns to WWE programming are already etched in stone. The Rock confirmed during the post-WrestleMania RAW that he will be back, but has his sights set on Cody Rhodes. The Great One remains tied to WWE off-screen as part of TKO’s Board of Directors.

Cena will kick off his final year of wrestling later this year ahead of the 16-time WWE World Champion’s retirement in 2025. Hendry has expressed his interest in facing Cena and has vowed to offer John a TNA World Championship match should the viral Scottish star win the gold.

Bron Breakker has made a very interesting proposition for John Cena’s retirement tour after winning the Intercontinental Championship from Sami Zayn at SummerSlam.

SEScoops correspondent MuscleManMalcolm caught up with the former NXT Champion at the WWE SummerSlam media day. They discussed things such as Breakker’s time in the NFL, his unique way of hyping himself, and more.

When asked about challenging Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship at the PLE tonight, Bron mentioned his Money In The Bank loss against Zayn. The WWE superstar claimed that Sami caught him unprepared the first time, but now he is ready for everything:

“You know what, I’m prepared for everything. Anything and everything this weekend. Because, you know, I think we gotta give credit where credit’s due. Sami Zayn caught me sleeping per say at Money In The Bank, but I’m locked and loaded man. Focused like shit. Effort, attitude, toughness, gonna be on full display this weekend. I’m taking it to him. So I’m ready for everything.”

• Sami Zayn Believes Bron Breakker Has A Bright Future

Bron Breakker Wants To Face John Cena

Bron Breakker also put forward a very interesting proposition when asked who he would like to defend the Championship against. The 26-year-old mentioned how John Cena has never held the IC title in his career, and challenged the 16-time world champion to come take the belt from him:

“John Cena. He has never won the Intercontinental Championship before. So I say come take it from me. Come take the Championship from me. Grow some balls, come take the Championship from me. Let’s go. Let’s do it.”

The Cenation Leader has confirmed that he will be active throughout 2025 and he is planning to make around 25-30 appearances for the company.

The Hollywood star chasing the IC title to become a Grand Slam Champion before his official retirement would certainly make for a very interesting story in his final year.