WWE Superstar John Cena recently spoke with Metro.us to promote his new film, “The Wall”, and below are some interview highlights:
On his character in the film spending most of his time passed out on the ground:
“Trust me, I have a sense of humor about it. People have been saying, ‘Hey, man, you were on the ground a lot!’ I totally get it. But that’s what it called for. Sometimes it’s not the number of pages or minutes of screentime. It’s just being part of a good story.”
On why he can’t act and wrestle at the same time:
“I would do both at the same time, but the movie guys are a little weird with their insurance. They don’t want me to go smashing my face up. [Laughs] I’m excited for all the opportunities outside the WWE ring, only because it raises awareness of the WWE. I take great pride in my profession, but I’m very aware of the perception of it. I think a lot of people think we are just what are are, and that’s it.
“There’s nothing wrong with that. But there are plenty of talented people who travel with the WWE and produce wonderful entertainment every week. We do live sports entertainment, and it’s like no other. To be able to do stuff like this outside of the norm and for people to say, ‘Wow, that’s pretty good,’ that bodes well for getting more eyes on the ring.”
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LAS VEGAS, CA - MARCH 30: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena attends the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on March 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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LAS VEGAS, CA - MARCH 30: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena attends the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on March 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 30: Professional wrestler and actor John Cena speaks at 20th Century Fox's presentation highlighting its future release schedule at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on March 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Aaron Taylor-Johnson attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Nikki Bella attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Nikki Bella attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Nikki Bella attend the premiere of "The Wall" at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena, Doug Liman and Aaron Taylor-Johnson attend the premiere of "The Wall" at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: (L-R) John Cena, Doug Liman, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Nikki Bella attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Aaron Taylor-Johnson attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Nikki Bella attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Nikki Bella and John Cena attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Nikki Bella and John Cena attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: John Cena and Nikki Bella attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: (L-R) David Bartis, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key, and Doug Liman attend "The Wall" World Premiere at Regal Union Square Theatre, Stadium 14 on April 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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