Forget just the ring, John Cena reigns supreme in the virtual realm too! Beyond the world of professional wrestling, Cena has become a gaming champion, dominating diverse titles. He’s not only graced the covers of wrestling games but also battled in fighting arenas and even donned his iconic “U Can’t C Me” gear in a popular battle royale. This year, he even teed off on the virtual green in a golf game. But Cena’s gaming conquests don’t end there. So, let’s have a look at Cena’s history in the gaming world.
John Cena makes a journey from WWE ring to Video game graphics
Cena’s journey in video games began in the early 2000s with the popular “WWE SmackDown!” series. He became a regular, even gracing the cover of “SmackDown vs. Raw 2011.” The rebranded “WWE ’12” marked his debut in the ongoing series, and he has remained a staple ever since, including prominent roles in the “2K” games like “WWE 2K15” and the recent “WWE 2K23.”
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Cena’s gaming appearances aren’t limited to wrestling. He entered the fighting arena in “Brawlhalla” as a playable character in 2017 and made a special guest appearance in the mobile game “The King of Fighters AllStar” in 2018. He even surprised fans by appearing in the popular battle royale game “Fortnite” in 2017, sporting his iconic “U Can’t C Me” attire as a character skin.
Last year, Cena took a swing at a different kind of competition, appearing as a playable character in the latest “PGA Tour 2K23” game. Most recently, he surprised gamers again by lending his voice and likeness to the character “Peacemaker” in the new installment of the popular fighting game series “Mortal Kombat 11.” Well, given the aggressive and violent nature of Mortal Kombat, Peacemaker suits the game.
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John Cena’s diverse video game appearances showcase his ability to connect with fans beyond the wrestling world, solidifying his status as a pop culture icon with a wide-ranging appeal. This was on full display when Cena appeared on the promotional material for Overwatch 2.
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In February 2023, popular streamer Seagull’s Overwatch 2 stream took a surprising turn when he received a message from none other than John Cena, in his “The Enigma” persona. This unexpected interruption, part of the “Overwatch 2: Invasion” marketing campaign, left viewers buzzing and added a layer of intrigue to the stream.
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What do you think is Cena’s most iconic video game role?
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