John Cena has been seen on WWE stages all around the world, and he is a box office heavyweight at this point. Now, the 16x World Champion can be seen on OnlyFans, but it’s in a very interesting way.

Cena is on OnlyFans

Cena has been in many movies over the years with various promotional tactics. His upcoming film Ricky Stanicky looks like a great R-Rated comedy, and they are taking to OnlyFans to promote the movie.

John Cena took to Twitter/X, where he had a big announcement to make. He’s on OnlyFans now, and the link was in his bio.

…like you’ve never seen me before. Subscribe at the link in bio. @onlyfans

…like you’ve never seen me before.
Subscribe at the link in bio. @onlyfans pic.twitter.com/QporD1YRm2

— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 22, 2024

The OnlyFans page is not for Cena, but his character, Ricky Stanicky. It is also free to subscribe and currently features a short movie of Cena licking a dirty cardboard box on the ground. He’s also wearing a dress in the video. Yes, 2024 is a very interesting time to be alive.

What is Ricky Stanicky?

Ricky Stanicky is an upcoming movie featuring John Cena, Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and Anja Savcic. The story revolves around an imaginary friend named Ricky Stanicky who comes to life. Cena plays Ricky Stanicky in the flick.

Three childhood friends created Ricky Stanicky twenty years ago and still use him as an excuse for their immature behavior. When their partners become suspicious and insist on meeting Ricky, the friends hire washed-up actor Rod to impersonate him. However, Rod’s portrayal goes too far, causing the friends to regret ever inventing Ricky in the first place.

We will have to see how this movie does, but it will be available on Amazon Prime on March 7th.

There are many controversial figures in pro wrestling, but few utilize their social media platform like Val Venis to spread his own message, albeit a very radical one. He is far from finished spouting his own version of the truth on Twitter/X, even though his account is certainly shadow-banned at this point. 

Val Venis’ Social Media History

Val Venis has not been quiet on his Twitter/X account when it comes to his beliefs. He made a bold statement that he isn’t returning to pro wrestling because of the “LGBTQ+++XYZ Nutjobs.” That is just scratching the surface, as his account is constantly pouring out political posts.

In the past, Venis has called out The Rock for selling his soul. Now, he’s adding John Cena and Cody Rhodes as his target.

Venis Takes Aim At Cody Rhodes, John Cena and The Rock

In recent memory, he has taken some serious shots at Cody Rhodes and his alliance with the LGBTQ+ community. The Big Valbowski previously said that, “HEY @CodyRhodes! Maybe think before you “affirm” would be a better idea. Promote Jesus. Not mental disorders.”

There were many posts directed at Cody Rhodes from Val Venis. One even lumped John Cena and The Rock with him, as the former IC Champion claimed that they sold their souls to the devil.

FACT: Both @JohnCena and @TheRock sold their souls to the same cartel of communist comrades that stole the brains out of the heads of @CodyRhodes fans.

FACT: Both @JohnCena and @TheRock sold their souls to the same cartel of communist comrades that stole the brains out of the heads of @CodyRhodes fans.#FactsMatter

— Val Venis™ (The Big Valbowski™) (@ValVenisEnt) February 21, 2024

For the record, Val also posted, “Ha! I am a retired free agent. I can say what I want, when I want and how I want. It would be prudent for leftist mental midgets to hit the unfollow button if they wish not to be triggered by truth.” So, it seems that he’s not going to sweat any negative backlash he receives.

Ha! I am a retired free agent. I can say what I want, when I want and how I want. It would be prudent for leftist mental midgets to hit the unfollow button if they wish not to be triggered by truth.

— Val Venis™ (The Big Valbowski™) (@ValVenisEnt) February 21, 2024

Val Venis Claims He’s Being Erased

Val Venis recently made headlines when he called out WWE 2k24 for erasing him from history. He’s not the only one who got the axe, because Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon were also taken out of the game.

We will have to see if Venis re-appears in WWE any time soon, but it’s not likely at this point. He also doesn’t need pro wrestling to pay the bills. He made it very clear that he has a stable living in the cannabis industry. 

John Cena is a 16x World Champion, and he is known for his impressive physique as well. That has brought the question of whether Cena ever used steroids or other performance enhancing drugs, and this is an issue that still remains. Cena had the opportunity to address this subject today, and he didn’t waste that chance as he spoke to The King of All Media.

John Cena Addresses Steroids

John Cena, who is known for his ripped abs and chiseled muscles throughout his pro wrestling journey from OVW to WWE’s main roster, addressed inquiries about steroid use during an interview on the Howard Stern Show.

In response to questions about his drug regimen, Cena firmly stated, “The profession calls for it. Yeah, you gotta lift folks and throw them.” When pressed further by Stern about his natural status, Cena reiterated, “Still. Yeah, still.”

Regarding the potential benefits of performance-enhancing drugs, Stern speculated on the impact they might have had on Cena’s physique, prompting Cena to weigh in on the matter. He cautioned about the risks associated with such substances, stating, “There’s risk-reward there. You know, if you hit the gas pedal too early, you can get a lot of bad stuff happen long-term.” He went on to expand on his point, as he maintained the stance that he is 100% clean.

“Like you said, I know it’s important. I love it. It’s kind of like my meditation. It’s a place that I have to be present. Or else you’re gonna get hurt. So, in being present and exerting yourself physically, I just feel less stressed when I leave. Like, I don’t worry about anything while I’m in there except what I’m doing. And then I ended up leaving calmer and in a better place. And when I walked in.”

John Cena’s Workout Regiment 

While reflecting on his fitness routine, Cena likened working out to meditation, noting, “It’s a place that I have to be present. Or else you’re gonna get hurt.” He emphasized the mental benefits of exercise, saying, “I just feel less stressed when I leave. Like, I don’t worry about anything while I’m in there except what I’m doing.”

When asked about advice he received early in his career regarding steroid use, Cena revealed, “Not really. I’ve been 225 pounds since I was 17 years old.” He attributed his physique to years of dedicated weightlifting, stating, “I started lifting at 13. And I guess that’s why I never needed it.”

The shoo-in WWE Hall of Famer also stressed the importance of monitoring his health, Cena discussed his regular bloodwork and its significance in assessing his fitness. He elaborated on the role of testosterone levels, saying, “It’s an indicator of, like, how much my body can repair itself, how much I can build.”

Cena reaffirmed his commitment to natural fitness, stating, “I’ve gotten 46-47 years without it, and I have it in the bank like a fire escape thing to break open and hopefully give me another 20 years of fitness.”

The subject of performance enhancing drugs in sports will never go away. Perhaps, John Cena was able to silence some of his skeptics with his frank responses to Howard Stern’s questions.

John Cena, like many, has been shocked by the allegations against Vince McMahon but will continue to love the ex-WWE head.

Last month, McMahon resigned from WWE due to the allegations made by Janel Grant in her damning lawsuit. Miss Grant alleges that she was sexually abused by McMahon during her tenure with the promise of a high role in the company. 

Grant alleges that she was trafficked by McMahon other men in WWE. John Lauriniatis and a former UFC Heavyweight Champion (believed to be Brock Lesnar) are also mentioned in the suit.

The accusations against McMahon have put a spotlight on many in WWE and how the business ensures safety for women on and off camera. 

John Cena Weighs In

The 16-time WWE Champion appeared on the Howard Stern Show on Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, Stern brought up the disturbing scandal involving McMahon, other executives the company itself.

“I’ve openly said, I love the guy, I have a great relationship with the guy, and that’s that. It’s largely my construct of operating with honesty and communication. The whole thing is super unfortunate and it sucks. It deals with an individual I love and an entity I love.”

John Cena spoke to Howard Stern this morning. For about 5 minutes as part of their hour-long conversation, they talked about the allegations of sexual misconduct against Vince McMahon. pic.twitter.com/pnKoklkHID

— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) February 21, 2024

Cena also made clear that while he loves his former boss, there must be accountability McMahon is found to have acted inappropriately. 

“I can say this, I’m a big advocate of love and friendship and honesty, and communication, in the same breath, I’m also a big advocate of accountability,” Cena said.

“If someone’s behavior lies so far outside of your value system that the balance shifts of, ‘I can’t operate in a world where this works.’ That’s the end result of being accountable.”

This isn’t the first time Cena has addressed allegations of misconduct by his former boss. Following McMahon’s retirement in 2022, Cena said that when you love somebody, you take their imperfections. Cena was also seen with McMahon for a 2022 birthday dinner, mere weeks after his initial resignation from WWE. 

McMahon, Laurinaitis & Lesnar

Vince McMahon has denied all claims of misconduct and has stated that Janel Grant’s lawsuit is rife with fabrications. 

John Lauriniatis has stated that he is a victim in this difficult situation, not a predator. 

Brock Lesnar has been pulled from all WWE plans and has not commented publicly on the matter.

AEW wrestler Nyla Rose has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the ring, and she now wants to take her shot at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 

Taking to Twitter, Rose shared her experience watching last year’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and was moved by a scene in which the humans helped the Turtles leader Shredder. In a follow-up tweet, Rose shared her hope to play TMNT staple baddie Krang in the sequel. 

I wanna play Krang in the @TMNTMovie sequel. I’m like so serious!!!! https://t.co/8E80n3EL2P

— Rizzie McGuire? (@NylaRoseBeast) February 18, 2024

It has been confirmed that Mutant Mayhem will receive a sequel though details remain scarce on the plot. A TV series about Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michaelangelo is also in the works. 

Who is Krang? 

An alien being from Dimension X, Krang first appeared in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated show as part of the second episode. His first comic book appearance was in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures vol. 1, #1, published by Archie Comics in August 1988. Krang is often seen working alongside Shredder, another staple villain of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. 

While not physically imposing, Krang possesses an impressive intellect and some psychic powers. He can often be found piloting an android body which provides him with great strength. 

Wrestling and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Should Rose be selected as the voice of Krang, she’ll join former WWE Champion John Cena who voiced Rocksteady in Mutant Mayhem. Sheamus played the same character in the 2016 live-action film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows. 

John Cena does what he wants at this point in his career, and he recently had a ton of fun with an appearance on the baseball diamond. This was a huge surprise, and a very unconventional time at the plate, but Cena also proved that he can’t see strikes.

Baseball Is Not Cena’s Next Venture

The Savannah Banana proclaim on their Twitter/X account that, “We Make Baseball Fun. Fans First. Entertain Always.” Cena is all about that, and he also follows their account. Obviously, he got a hold of someone at the organization.

In a huge surprise at Bananaland, John Cena showed up in a uniform. He posed for the crowd, and even had a championship belt on hand. This entrance was very unconventional for baseball, and even included some smoke effects and his WWE music played as well.

NEW VIDEO: John Cena gets an at bat at the Savannah Bananas game in Tampa. ???? pic.twitter.com/qWDt3Pp2No

— SEScoops (@sescoops) February 10, 2024

John Cena struck out looking, but that may have been on purpose. This appearance wasn’t about knocking a home run, because that came with his performance. Cena may have actually not been able to swing.

The reality is that injuries can come at any time, and John Cena’s muscles aren’t used to the motion of swinging a baseball bat. This could have been a consideration when booking his at-bat. That, and Cena probably wanted to avoid an embarrassing whiffing situation, because that meme would have lived on forever.

You can't see him, but WWE Legend @JohnCena just made his debut in Bananaland? pic.twitter.com/nqmGjc1Pnj

— Savannah Bananas (@TheSavBananas) February 10, 2024

What’s Next

No matter what the situation may have been during this incredible appearance. It’s not likely that MLB will be calling him any time soon. That being said, Hollywood needs more baseball movies. John Cena is a major movie star. So, his love of the game may see him land a spot swinging some bats later on.

The Savannah Bananas certainly know how to put on a baseball game. For more information, you can click here.

John Cena has been a part of several notable projects, and fans have turned out in the box office. Now, it appears that an upcoming film has been forcibly shelved by Warner Bros Discovery, and they aren’t letting it get out there.

The Saga of Coyote vs Acme

Last fall, Warner Bros. Discovery appeared open to the idea of allowing another studio to release director Dave Green’s Coyote vs. Acme after initially announcing intentions to “Batgirl” (i.e., cancel to claim tax write-offs) the nearly finished film in early November. Sadly, according to a new report, the studio turned down multiple offers that could have potentially brought the embattled project to fruition, with final decisions made by executives who had not seen the completed movie.

TheWrap reported that Amazon, Netflix, and Paramount expressed strong interest in acquiring the rights to debut Coyote vs. Acme after Warner Bros. reversed its stance and allowed the filmmakers to shop it around. Despite each studio submitting substantial offers for the rights to release the film, including Paramount’s proposal for a theatrical release, none of them met Warner Bros. Discovery’s $75 million asking price for the film, so it will remain unreleased.

WBD Rejected Counter-Offers

Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly outright rejected any counteroffers. Although the interested buyers’ offers were influenced by positive internal screenings of Coyote vs. Acme, none of the top Warner Bros. Discovery executives, including CEO/president David Zaslav, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation president Bill Damaschke actually saw the film. However, they all had a hand in rejecting the offers to sell it.

While this is a deliberate choice the company seems committed to, it may not inspire confidence among filmmakers still collaborating with the studio. Now, there is a fear that the studio may decide to take a movie and simply shelve it forever instead of releasing it, just so they can secure a tax write-off.

SE Scoops will have more updates on this story. Hopefully, Coyote vs Acme eventually sees the light of day.

You never know what each day will bring when you spend time on social media. The entire world was shocked to discover why Drake’s name was trending this week, and now they all know his big secret.

A video of Drizzy leaked online showing off his package. This spread like wildfire, causing tons of memes, parodies, and it will no doubt influence rap lyrics until the end of time.

The overall opinion is that Drake is packing, but there is no clear sign where this leak came from. No, we will not be posting the video here on SE Scoops, because that wouldn’t make our advertisers happy. Also, it’s not hard to find at all nowadays if you really want to see it.

That Drizzy leak ended up on a ton of timelines, and John Cena apparently wasn’t spared from seeing the video, either.

Cena, who also knows a thing or two about rapping, commented on Drake’s little mishap online. While he didn’t use any caption on Instagram, as usual, Cena dropping a meme of “Drake The Snake” said all he needed to.

https://www.instagram.com/p/p:C3Do1D2ucxQ

Drake Reacts to Video Leak

In case you’re wondering if this is another Fake Drake situation, Champaign Papi commented via his Instagram story to clear up the misconception. 

He admitted that is him with a joke that shows he’s taking the situation in stride.

“I wasn’t hiding my meat from the world, I was hiding the world from it,” Drake wrote on that Instagram story. Apparently, John Cena saw it too, and now we have this incredible Jake Roberts and Drizzy mash-up as a result.

WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts, who was inadvertently dragged into this controversy, let John Cena know he can ‘see’ him.

? @JohnCena pic.twitter.com/9HFJudP0wb

— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) February 7, 2024

The Rock’s return to WWE brought a big reaction from fans. Interestingly enough, they weren’t leaping with happiness about the Black Adam star’s return to the company, because he was taking away Cody Rhodes’ spot against Roman Reigns on the grandest stage of them all.

John Cena Reacts

John Cena’s Instagram is famous for posting without any captions. The 16x World Champion’s latest post fell into that trend, and the photo he picked spoke 1,000 words for him.

Cena simply dropped a photo of The Rock and Roman Reigns’ stare-down from SmackDown. That one appearance for Dwayne Johnson sparked a huge controversy within the pro wrestling community, and Cena can see that by the comments he received.

Almost immediately, Cena’s post was pounced on by upset Cody Rhodes fans. Tons of fans commented to say that Cena should be posting a photo of the American Nightmare, while others simply replied to say, “We Want Cody.”

The Rock received a very similar reaction with his own WrestleMania hype post last night. Those fans are quite brutal online, and you can check out that story here.

WWE Not Changing Their Plan

WWE fans are expressing their disapproval of The Rock returning to replace Cody Rhodes in a WrestleMania match. While WWE may not have anticipated this reaction, they likely hoped for increased fan support for Cody Rhodes in this situation.

Despite the fan backlash, it appears that the WrestleMania match involving The Rock and Roman Reigns will proceed as planned. Sources indicate to me that unless The Rock withdraws, the match is set in stone, with The Rock having asserted his influence since January 1st, notably during his appearance on the Day 1 episode of RAW, when he called his match with that head of the table reference.

As the story unfolds, SE Scoops will provide ongoing coverage. Despite The Rock’s massive popularity, WWE fans initially anticipated seeing Cody Rhodes face Roman Reigns at this year’s Mania to finish his story.

John Cena may only have a few years left to wrestle, as he stated that he wants to retire at the age of 50, but he is only getting better with age. 

John Cena Addresses His Age

John Cena has done a lot in his shoo-in WWE Hall of Fame career. Some may say he’s getting better with age, but his part-time schedule may play a part in how fans perceive the 16x World Champion.

While speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, when questioned about the prospect of a time when fans might no longer see him, John Cena expressed that he’s just getting older and can’t compete at the same pace as the younger talent.

“I’ll be 47 in April, and the product is filled with superstars who are young, fast, and gifted. I’m just not as fast as I once was.”

John Cena Classic Car Comparison 

Cena drew a comparison, likening himself to a vintage classic car that requires a prolonged warm-up before reaching its final gear. He humorously alluded to a 30-minute run, followed by necessary repairs due to unforeseen issues.

”I compare myself to like a fine vintage classic car. So if you want to take it out one day, you got to warm it up for about two and a half hours, then you can take it out and you can hit the last gear, but please don’t pin it to red line. I can go for about 30 minutes. Then after you drive for 30 minutes, you got to take it back in the shop and fix all the noises it was making. I’m leaking fluids from places I didn’t know I had places. So it’s pretty rough around the edges.”

This is an interesting analogy, because Cena did have to get surgery after his last short WWE run. He had surgeries on both arms after his match at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia against Solo Sikoa. So, he certainly needed a tune up after that short time on the road.

John Cena Knows His Cars

John Cena has an extensive car collection featuring American muscle cars, European supercars, and daily-driven Japanese sports cars. The collection is notable for its focus on muscle cars and American classics, complemented by a substantial number of European luxury cars.

Naturally, his involvement in the Fast & Furious franchise also validates anything he says about cars. We will have to see what kind of analogies Cena comes up with in the future to describe himself, but this one was on the money.

WWE icon John Cena has given the clearest image to date as to when his time in the ring will come to an end.

Speculation over Cena’s retirement has continued to grow in recent years, especially with his matches for WWE becoming increasingly sporadic. Cena’s most recent match for WWE came at Crown Jewel 2023 and saw the 16-time WWE World Champion lose to Solo Sikoa.

The End of John Cena’s Career 

In addition to his lengthy tenure, Cena’s thriving Hollywood career has led many to believe his days in the ring are numbered. In an interview with ET Online to promote his new film Argylle, John spoke candidly about the end of his wrestling career.

“I never wanted to go out there just for the sake of going out there. And I’m gonna be 47 this year. I feel great. So inside I feel great, but I know what it takes to be a WWE performer night in and night out and I don’t ever wanna just go out there and do it to do it. I wanna have the passion — the same passion as the fanbase — and I wanna give them exactly what they give me. The miles on the speedometer say, ‘Hey, that’s gotta be done before 50.’”

Little is known about what plans WWE and Cena have (if any) regarding his retirement match. Mere weeks after his loss to Solo Sikoa, Cena underwent successful surgery on his arms. 

Argylle will release in cinemas on February 2.

Cena has an idea as to where his last match should happen… 

Details may still be sketchy as to what John Cena’s last match will look like, but if John has his way, this much-anticipated bout will take place overseas. 

Much has been said about Cena’s potential retirement, with the 46-year-old Superstar being well aware that he is in the twilight years of his time in the ring. Following last year’s loss to Solo Sikoa, Cena teased that he’d wrestled his final match. More recently, however, John made it clear he’s open to wrestling one big final match for WWE.

Where Will John Cena’s Last Match Be? 

It’s unclear when exactly John Cena’s last match will happen, but plans are slowly coming together for him. Speaking on a recent edition of BBC’s The One Show, Cena spoke about his future in the ring, and would like for his final match to take place in the UK. 

“Fans in the UK, WWE fans, they’re the best & fans in London specifically they will let you know how they feel & I don’t think I’ll be able to choose my opponent but if I could choose a venue it’d be the O2 in London.” 

"UK Fans of @WWE are the best!" 🥊

How do we make this happen?! 👀#TheOneShow 👉 https://t.co/OQU2gKpxx8 @johnCena pic.twitter.com/yYCtqtis5I

— BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) January 23, 2024

John Cena & The O2

Cena made his return to WWE at the O2 Arena at Money in the Bank 2023 in July of last year. In front of a passionate crowd, Cena spoke about how important the UK crowd is and vowed to bring WrestleMania to London. Cena’s promo was interrupted by Grayson Waller, who after pitching WrestleMania in Australia, was laid out with an AA by Big Match John. 

Cena has also competed in the O2 Arena several times. One of Cena’s more infamous matches in the venue saw him lose to Lord Tensai in an Extreme Rules match on an April 2012 episode of Raw.  

WWE 2K24 has gamers excited about their next offering, and we can’t get enough of the teases. As more information is expected soon, John Cena is getting in on the fun.

John Cena’s Big WWE 2K24 Tease

John Cena sent out an Instagram post, and to follow along with his tradition, he didn’t include a caption. Then WWE Games quickly replied to the photo.

The comment only read: “1.22.2024 #WWE2K24.” That certainly sent the message that his photo was released to coincide with the upcoming game.

This post was also interesting because of the photo John Cena picked. The 16x World Champion dropped a photo of an NWO t-shirt hanging on a rack. The hanger on the rack also had the WWE 2K24 logo on it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/p:C2U_n7uOEPI

Deeper Possible Meaning Behind This Post

It was previously reported that the upcoming WWE 2K video game will be dedicated to Bray Wyatt’s career. If this is true, then John Cena’s photo makes so much more sense.

When we asked fans on our official Facebook page who should be the cover Superstar for WWE 2K24, Bray Wyatt was the runaway winner.

If Bray Wyatt is picked as the cover Superstar, then this tease from John Cena has a lot more weight to it.

Big Match John sported an NWO t-shirt while he was in the Firefly Fun House match against Bray Wyatt. If the new 2K game is dedicated to Wyatt, then perhaps fans may get to re-visit that moment in WWE history at WrestleMania 36.

Other Teases For WWE 2K24

The 2k team also sent out an Instagram post with a photo of a referee shirt. That wasn’t as interesting as the fact that they also tagged “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in the photo.

2K also dropped a very clear Undertaker tease. This got fans excited about whom the next tease will include.

When WWE 2K24 Will Be Released

The release date for WWE 2K24 remains undisclosed at this point, but we might receive this vital information within the next few days. The latest release in the series, WWE 2K23, became available on March 14th, 2023, offering gamers the chance to experience it on various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. 

Randy Orton can be a world title contender at any moment and The Viper will be one of three Royal Rumble weekend, but what about WrestleMania?

Orton will join AJ Styles and LA Knight as challengers for Roman Reigns’ big gold in one of the featured fights. Before that, Orton was a special guest on WWE’s The Bump and was asked about potentially becoming WWE Champion again. This prompted Orton to mention the name of a long-time rival.

“A dream match for me would be to somehow find myself in a situation where I’m fighting Cena at WrestleMania for the title. I don’t know how you get there. I’m not saying it’s gonna happen, but I have never wrestled John at WrestleMania in a singles match. We had some wars back in the day, so being able to revisit that after all this, I think it’s not only something that I would want, I think the fans would eat it up too.” 

To Orton’s point, The Apex Predator saw Cena in the ring nearly countless times over a decade ago. The rivalry was taken to the well so many times that it notoriously became a match-up that fans would get sick of.

Cena made his return to WWE over the summer, but Orton and he crossed like two ships in the night as Orton made his return at Survivor Series.

At Royal Rumble, the initial belief was that Orton would likely challenge Roman Reigns one-on-one for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship, but a report from Dave Meltzer stated Styles and Knight were added to the fight in order to prolong that singles fight for a battle down the road.

Please credit The Bump and h/t to Fightful for the transcription.

John Cena is proclaimed as the Greatest of all Time, and the 16x World Champion is a crossover pop culture star at this point. As he looks back at what he’s done in his career, he has absolutely raked up a ton of advice to share. He also knows that all good things must come to an end, no matter how legendary the journey is.

John Cena’s New Role in Pro Wrestling

During a recent interview with PEOPLE, John Cena opened up about his future. He has done a lot in the ring, but at this point, he wants to mentor talent. The shoo-in WWE Hall of Famer is up to do a lot of things.

Right now, Cena is looking at a new chapter in his career, and he doesn’t know how much time he has left in WWE. He doesn’t want to keep wrestling for his own sake, because it is for the fans.

“I turned 47 this past year and I don’t have much time left in the WWE. You know, I’m trying to figure out when to close that chapter. I wouldn’t be who I am — professionally or personally — without the WWE, and I promised myself that I would never simply just be there for my own sake. Every time I perform, I want to give my all to the audience. And I’ve got to admit when I hit the 45 mark, I had to begin to try to form an exit strategy and I’m trying to work on that currently.”

Cena Is Open To Wrestle A Big Final Match

John Cena has been game to do whatever is best for business, no matter what is asked of him. At this point, he can be placed into any facet of WWE’s product, just to be a part of things, and he’s ready to accept that new role. He also openly stated that he is up for a final match situation.

“I just want to do what’s best for the company. If it’s a big final match or if it’s just a final match, or however I can be integrated into the product to let everyone know that this chapter is over, I’m willing to listen to what WWE has to say.”

John Cena Open To Mentor Talent

John Cena’s time in WWE will be remembered for many things by different people. Cena’s trip to NXT during his latest run in the company showed that he wants to make an effort to pass the knowledge he has along to a new generation.

“I do have almost two and a half decades of wisdom built up where I think I can offer a mentor perspective for sure. So, if I am not integrated with the WWE family moving forward and in perpetuity, then I think it’s a waste for everyone involved.”

Cena is incredibly busy with Hollywood, and it took a historic strike to make his last WWE return a reality. He hasn’t officially hung up his jorts in retirement, but he definitely wants to make the most of every moment he may have left.

Lexis King goes by a new name, but John Cena made it clear you make your own name in pro wrestling.

King, real name Brian Pillman Jr., made his WWE debut at NXT Halloween Havoc and revealed in a new interview with Chris Van Vliet that John Cena came down to visit the roster down in Orlando, FL.

“He actually came and did a seminar with us at the PC. I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll see what’s going on.’ I’m so glad I went. It was the most enlightening…it wasn’t just little questions that people would ask. We were getting into it. We were talking about contract negotiations and all this different stuff. It was amazing, the amount of questions we were able to ask and get answered.”

King, however, noted about the one very intriguing piece of advice Cena gave to the the hopeful future WWE Superstars sitting under his learning tree.

“One of the coolest things he said was, ‘You can’t control the booking and who is wearing what belt, but you can be the best version of said character.'”

Cena told the NXT roster that he believes it not to be beneficial to pitch ideas to WWE as they have a staff for doing that. Just focusing on the character you’re given to portray is key. 

King noted that in AEW he made successful pitches to the company, but he won’t do it again while in WWE. He also opened up about how he really questioned his own value in wrestling while apart of the AEW roster.

Please credit Chris Van Vliet and h/t to Fightful for the transcription.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, the animated film that features John Cena, is up for several Annie Award nominations. 

The Annie Awards honors excellence in the field of animation. The 51st annual awards will take place on February 17, from the Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California. 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem features Cena as the voice of TMNT staple Rocksteady, a mutant Black rhinoceros who is a henchman for the villainous Baxter Stockman. The film has been nominated for Best Feature, Best Direction, Best Music, Best Production Design, Best Editorial, and Best Writing. On Twitter, Cena reacted to the news of the many nominations. 

SHELL YEAH IS RIGHT!

Congratulations to the incredible team who made our Turtles come to animated life! Six #AnnieAwards nominations well-deserved! https://t.co/DIBQcgOIk4

— John Cena (@JohnCena) January 11, 2024

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’s Nominations

The film is facing some stiff competition in the six awards it is nominated for: 

BEST FEATURE

“Nimona”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Suzume”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“The Boy and the Heron”

BEST DIRECTION – FEATURE

“Nimona”
“Robot Dreams”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“The Boy and the Heron”

BEST MUSIC – FEATURE
“Elemental”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Suzume”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“The Boy and the Heron”

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – FEATURE
“Elemental”
“Nimona”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“The Boy and the Heron”

BEST WRITING – FEATURE

“Nimona”
“Robot Dreams”
“Suzume”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“The Boy and the Heron”

BEST EDITORIAL – FEATURE
“Elemental”
“Leo”
“Nimona”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”

John Cena has come a long way from his feature-film debut… 

The Rock’s return to WWE television this week sparked a lot of conversation. Fans all over are now discussing the possibility of The Rock vs Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. John Cena also took notice.

The Rock’s Surprise WWE Return

During the January 1st episode of WWE RAW, The Rock made an unexpected appearance, taking the opportunity to address Jinder Mahal to shut down his anti-American promo.

The Rock got some “Day One Douche Bag” chants going for Jinder Mahal, and then the segment was kicked up a notch.

In an attempt to ambush The Rock, Jinder Mahal jumped Dwayne Johnson in the ring. However, The Rock acted fast, responding with a series of punches, his signature spinebuster, and ultimately delivering his People’s Elbow.

The Rock then picked up the microphone and engaged with the San Diego crowd, asking them whether he should sit at the “head of the table” when he goes out to dinner after the show.

John Cena Reacts To The Rock vs Roman Reigns Hype

That dig at Roman Reigns was apparent, and they even called attention to it after the next commercial break. It appears that John Cena saw that go down as well, and he responded on Instagram.

Although John Cena never uses captions on Instagram, he certainly didn’t need to in this instance. The Greatest of All Time dropped a graphic of The Rock and Roman Reigns, adding to the hype of this perspective match.

https://www.instagram.com/p/p:C1mZ8AoO7jD

Exclusive Insight On Roman Reigns vs The Rock at WrestleMania

Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns was the match at WrestleMania 40. At this time, the WWE creative team is totally in the dark regarding the possibility of that match changing. I personally spoke to members of the creative team this morning about this very subject.

This is all happening in real time, but The Rock 100% has the pull in WWE to claim that match if he wants it. This will be a very interesting road to WrestleMania. 

John Cena departed from WWE once again when the strike in Hollywood was over. His career outside pro wrestling continues, and he still doesn’t know how much longer he has in the ring. WWE was still able to feature John Cena in the final SmackDown of 2023.

John Cena’s Message to Fans

WWE did not air a live episode of SmackDown to close out 2023. Instead, they aired a best-of episode. A clip from John Cena was featured during the show, as he provided a cell phone video message to fans.

During his message to fans, the Greatest of all Time stated that he doesn’t know how much time in WWE he has left. This is the same message he’s delivered in the past, and it seems that uncertainty hasn’t changed. I also thanked fans profusely for their support.

John Cena proposed a toast to the WWE Universe for making his 2023 special. He walked fans through his brief return to the ring, before saying:

“I do not know how much time in the WWE I have left. But I do know in recent times when I returned home, you have always welcomed me.”

"I do not know how much time in the WWE I have left…"@JohnCena has a message for the WWE Universe. ?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/orSx0eZJOs

— WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2023

John Cena’s Future in Hollywood

John Cena said when he made his last return run to WWE that he came back to get a match. He had that match against Solo Sikoa in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel. Then Cena proceeded to lose that match and tease retirement in a huge way.

John Cena’s acting career is not slowing down, and it shows no signs of stopping. If anything, Cena’s name is getting bigger in Hollywood. The same is not the same for WWE, because even though he will always be considered a GOAT, his blockbusters in the ring could come to an end sooner than later.

John Cena doesn’t have much time for WWE anymore, because his career in Hollywood took off like a rocket over the past decade. Fans know him as The Peacemaker today, but many people are just now discovering Cena as The Marine.

The Marine Gets A Second Life

John Cena’s film “The Marine” was once criticized, but it is now a hit on Netflix. The 2006 film follows a discharged marine rescuing his kidnapped wife from jewel thieves. Produced by WWE’s own Vince McMahon, it marked Cena’s acting debut and spawned a series with direct-to-video sequels.

Almost two decades later, The Marine is a global Netflix hit. Fans are clicking on John Cena’s face to see The Marine, many likely for the first time.

In the week of December 18th to 24th, The Marine had 7.6 million hours viewed, ranking 10th in the weekly Netflix Global Top 10. That means a number of fans discovered the film on streaming for the first time over Christmas. 

The Marine is a two-hour film, so according to that 7.6 million total hours viewed stat, the film has been played 3.8 million times. 

The 2006 film received negative reviews, labeled exaggerated or “so bad it’s good.” Now, fans are enjoying it for a multitude of reasons. 

This is common for films that are just getting the Netflix treatment, as the Netflix push comes for many of them. It is always a surprise when a film that many have forgotten about has a surge in popularity. 

The Marine Franchise

The good news for new fans of The Marine is that they have plenty more action ahead of them, but John Cena doesn’t star in those films.

Despite grossing $22 million against a $15 million budget, it birthed a series with five WWE-starring sequels. The first, The Marine 2, featured Ted DiBiase, Jr. in 2009, followed by sequels from 2013 to 2018, all starring Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. 

John Cena’s unexpected Netflix success might draw attention to the unlikely film series. After the last Marine film, (no spoilers), we have to wonder if they will ever re-visit the franchise.  

John Cena has received a ton of honors from WWE fans, and Hollywood jumped on board as well. While he waits for his eventual WWE Hall of Fame induction, the Greatest of all Time is being honored by the NCAA.

John Cena’s Big NCAA Honor

John Cena, along with five others, is set to be honored at the NCAA convention in January with the 2024 Silver Anniversary Award.

The Silver Anniversary Award recognizes individuals on the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of their college sports careers. Nominations for this prestigious award are submitted by administrators at the awardees’ undergraduate institutions. The selection process is conducted by a panel consisting of former student-athletes and representatives from NCAA member schools and conferences.

Among the 2024 recipients are Nicole Aunapu Mann, Jerry Azumah, Shannon Boxx, John Cena, Misty May-Treanor, and Cindy Parlow Cone. These individuals will be presented with the 2024 Silver Anniversary Award during the NCAA Convention Welcome and Awards Presentation on January 10th in Phoenix.

John Cena’s NCAA Career

John Cena is already in Springfield’s Hall of Fame. This induction was given to him 8 years ago.

The press release from the NCAA listed out John Cena’s accomplishments in College Football, which saw him serve as a team caption for the 1998 Springfield football team.

As a student-athlete: John Cena served as one of three captains on the 1998 Springfield football team that went 9-2 and advanced to the Division III tournament. At season’s end, the accolades rolled in for the senior, as he was named a Hewlett-Packard Division III first-team All-American, a Football Gazette All-American, an Eastern College Athletic Conference New England/Northeast Division III All-Star and a New England Football Writers Division II/III All-Star. A three-time Freedom Football Conference All-Academic honoree, Cena was inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015 and was honored at Springfield College’s 40 Under 40 Awards Celebration in 2017.

As a professional: While football ended for Cena after his time at Springfield, he put his athleticism to use as a professional wrestler. Now, he’s one of the most recognizable sports and entertainment faces in the world as a World Wrestling Entertainment superstar and 16-time world champion. He is also well known as an actor and former rapper. His philanthropic work is just as notable. Cena has been especially involved with Make-A-Wish, granting more than 650 wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, which is more than anyone else involved with the organization. He’s also been an advocate in anti-bullying efforts and promoting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Additionally, he’s been heavily involved with the Susan G. Komen organization, which strives to eradicate breast cancer, and has worked with WWE to raise more than $1.5 million to support that mission. The collection of these efforts led to him receiving the 2018 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award in recognition of his leadership as a philanthropist.

John Cena has a huge Hollywood career ahead of him, so he will remain in the public eye for years to come. This achievement from the NCAA is still one that he is very honored to receive.

The ceremony on January 10th will be a special one for John Cena. We have not heard whether he will make the trip to receive that honor personally.

5-time Grammy Award nominee Dua Lipa recently shared her experience of working with WWE legend John Cena in ‘Barbie’

The movie starred Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. Gerwig directed Barbie and the screenplay was by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach. The popular movie which is based on Barbie by Mattel, hit the theatres earlier this summer on Friday, July 21.

Early in the filming of Barbie, director Greta Gerwig and composer and producer Mark Ronson decided on a track to score the film’s first big dance scene. Ronson reached out to disco queen, Dua Lipa, and asked her to come on board for “Dance the Night.”

Her cameo as a mermaid came along later and with this movie, she made her acting debut. It was also a reunion with legendary wrestler John Cena, whom she met while working on the film Argylle, which will be released in February.

Dua Lipa says it was ‘amazing’ to work with John Cena

Speaking with Vanity Fair, Lipa stated that Cena is her ’emotional support actor.’ She further praised the 16-time World Champion and said:

“It seems like I can’t seem to do anything without him! He’s really my emotional support actor. It was fab, and he’s amazing, and I absolutely love working with John. He’s such a great guy and so lovely.”

In addition to this, Lipa said she was happy to see Barbiemania creating a buzz and had even joined in with a pink look at the film’s premiere in July.

 “Everyone can embrace it in their own way,” she said of Barbie’s spirit. 

John Cena recently said that he feels fortunate to have bagged the cameo role in one of the most-talked movies of 2023. Check out his comments below:

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) received a huge honor on Monday as he was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. SEScoops correspondent Jason ‘The Solomonster’ Solomon was on hand for the ceremony and conducted an exclusive interview with the AEW World Champion.

MJF’s 2023 was full of big wins and captivating storylines. Ahead of his big title defense against Samoa Joe at AEW Worlds End later this month (12/30), we wanted to know about his recent meeting with childhood hero John Cena at the “The Iron Claw” premiere.

MJF spoke about what it was like to meet Cena, what sets the 16-time world champion apart from everybody else and Cena’s advice for him.

“He is a tremendous role model. Not just for me as a professional wrestler, but for everybody around the world, because he teaches you how important hard work is.”
– MJF on John Cena

“You’re an Inspiration”

The ‘Salt of the Earth’ said it meant the world to him that John Cena approached him at the event and paid him a compliment he’ll never forget.

“I don’t think it’s unprofessional for me to discuss what we talked about. He didn’t have to do this, and it meant the world to me. [John Cena] walked over to me, and he said he’s a fan of my work, and he respected my professionalism.

MJF had another chance to talk with John Cena when they were spotted together on the red carpet. MJF reveals he told John Cena that he’s an inspiration and says Cena’s work ethic puts him lightyears ahead so many people in wrestling who ‘phone it in’ and don’t go the extra 10 miles that Cena goes. 

“Once we were on the red carpet, we talked some more and I told him straight up, I said, ‘You’re an inspiration’ because he is, you know?

There are a lot of people in my industry who phone it in. I cannot recall one time in the over a decade of John Cena’s career where he phoned it in even once. He’s incapable, just like I’m incapable.

He is a tremendous role model. Not just for me as a professional wrestler, but for everybody around the world, because he teaches you how important hard work is.”

Cena was one of MJF’s wrestling heroes growing up, along with CM Punk. “… and for crying out loud, my two guys, I make no bones about it, everybody knows that one of my guys was CM Punk, but my other guy was John Cena. As I got older, it became Punk, you know, because I was trying to rebel a little bit, you know, I had a John Cena Fathead on my bedroom wall. You know, it’s John Cena! 

We also discussed transitioning from pro wrestling to acting. He’s just an incredible person and I don’t have one negative thing to say about him.”

What’s Next For MJF?

MJF recently confirmed that he has not signed a new deal with AEW. He also believes that WWE wouldn’t put him in a corner, or prohibit his creativity. The Bidding War of 2024 could still be on, and someone like John Cena may be able to help grease the wheels in a big way.

Although original plans for MJF in “The Iron Claw” were initially cut, that film still gave him a great platform. He is also listed as an Executive Producer on the film, thanks to the contributions he made.

Without “The Iron Claw” film, fans wouldn’t have seen that meeting between MJF and John Cena. It’s anyone’s guess if that meeting will just be the first of many down the line. 

Seth Rollins in Captain America: Brave New World

Captain America: Brave New World will feature Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins and the film is going to be bigger than originally planned. Deadline reports that additional scenes have been filmed for the project, which is slated for a February 2025 release. Marvel has hired Michael Orton (no relation) to pen additional scenes and material. The film had been scheduled for a May 2024 release before it was pushed back due to the now-settled WGA strike. 

John Cena’s New Poster

Speaking of movies, John Cena is set to appear in Argylle, a new spy thriller in which a fiction writer learns that the stories she writes are actually happening. On Twitter, Cena spoke about the project and shared the newest poster. 

The greater the spy, the better the lie! Matthew Vaughn has brought together an incredible cast (of characters ?)  for #ArgylleMovie! In theaters February 2nd! pic.twitter.com/zTgv3ArxAf

— John Cena (@JohnCena) December 13, 2023

Which Superstars Are Swifties? 

Taylor Swift may not be a WWE Superstar but it seems that the music sensation has been quite the talking point in wrestling as of late. Backstage at Monday Night Raw, Jackie Redmond wanted to learn which Superstars are ‘Swifties.’ Chelsea Green, Becky Lynch, The Miz, Nikki Cross, Dominik Mysterio, R-Truth, Cody Rhodes, Piper Niven all gave their favorite Taylor Swift songs, while Damian Priest and Nia Jax were annoyed to be asked. Jey Uso didn’t give a track but said he finds the Cruel Summer artist “beautiful.”

Introducing: WWE SWIFTIES ???

In honor of Taylor Swifts birthday, I went on the hunt to find out which WWE Superstars are true Swifties!

Just call me The People’s Reporter. ?@wwe #wweraw #TaylorSwift #tarlorswiftbirthday @taylorswift #wwe pic.twitter.com/nWcM3DFTDn

— Jackie Redmond (@Jackie_Redmond) December 13, 2023

Grayson Waller ‘Reunites’ with Carmelo Hayes

Carmelo Hayes is set to compete in the U.S. Championship Contenders Tournament and will face Grayson Waller in the first round. At a recent WWE photoshoot, Waller confronted Hayes and insinuated that Melo was the one to attack Trick Williams. 

Ran into an old mate backstage at @WWENXT last night pic.twitter.com/Yf3XSHJKQd

— Grayson Waller (@GraysonWWE) December 13, 2023

WWE legend John Cena feels fortunate to have bagged the cameo role in one of the most-talked movies of 2023, ‘Barbie.’ 

‘The Leader of Cenation’ has managed to establish himself in Hollywood as a mainstay of several franchises. Cena decided to pursue acting full-time toward the end of the 2010s, and since then, he has starred in numerous multi-billion dollar franchises, including Transformers, the DC Extended Universe, Fast & Furious, and more. 

Cena looks far from slowing down and he will shortly be adding Coyote vs. Acme and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to his expanding resume. Before the release of either of those installments, Cena appeared in Barbie as Merman Ken.

The movie starred Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. Other actors who starred were Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, and many more. Gerwig directed Barbie and the screenplay was by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach. The popular movie is based on Barbie by Mattel. The movie hit the theatres earlier this summer on Friday, July 21.

The 16-time World Champion recently hit the red carpet to support his good friend Zac Efron at the L.A. premiere of the latter’s new wrestling movie “The Iron Claw,” which tells the true story of the famous Von Erich brothers. 

Cena spoke to Terri Seymour of Extra about his cameo in Barbie and stated that he was “lucky” to get the opportunity. He further joked that all he had to do was “put on a fishtail and a blonde wig.”

“That one man, that’s a four leaf clover for me. I was really lucky. I’m very grateful for all the opportunities that come our way. But I was especially lucky for that.”

He added:

“Didn’t have to do much. Just put on a fish tail and a blonde wig and let all the talented folks do the rest. It’s great to see, not only the film be so successful amongst the consumers out there, but certainly with the critics as well.

Fans were recently buzzing when Cena came across AEW World Champion MJF at ‘The Iron Claw’ Premiere. He also met several other fellow WWE stars. Find out who else made their presence felt at the premiere in the article below:

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