There is a striking similarity between working in the WWE and Hollywood. Both industries focus on entertaining the masses. And John Cena recently drew parallels between them while also pointing out the differences in their nuances. In fact, Cena thinks working in films is as same as competing in the Royal Rumble match.

Whether it’s the WWE or the movies, John Cena never fails to garner eyeballs. After carving out a fire-sure Hall of Fame career in WWE, the American made his mark in Hollywood full-tilt. His perpetual success in Hollywood substantiates how easily Cena can sink his teeth into his acting career. And much of the credit goes to his two-decade-long WWE career. 

John Cena likens working in the movies to competing in the Royal Rumble

John Cena became a major attraction in pro wrestling due to his gimmick and character. His storytelling ability and his in-ring prowess earned him a spot on the Mount Rushmore of the WWE. Even though he gets flak for his wrestling skills, his character portrayal prowess cannot be impugned. Whether you boo him or cheer for him, he always sparks a reaction in WWE when his music hits. 

And now, in the movies, The Peacemaker actor is doing the same thing. Except here, he is having to portray different roles. During an interview with Sam Roberts of Notsam Wrestling, Cena cited the similarity between working in a film and a Royal Rumble match. According to him, the wait for your turn in the Royal Rumble match evokes the same thoughts as when you wait for the release of your movie. 

However, when it comes to movies, the waiting period is longer. Cena stated that when a contestant waits for his entry in the Royal Rumble match, they hope to make an impact and become memorable. And the same goes for the movies. 

He said, “You go to the Royal Rumble and maybe you’re number 16 and you have to wait 30 minutes and that 30 minutes feels like a year and you’re just like ‘Man, when the music plays I hope they remember me’. And now it’s the same thing, just the wait is physically a year, it doesn’t feel like a year, it is. And it’s fun when audiences around the world enjoy.”

Furthermore, the wrestler-turned-actor then highlighted the differences in nuances of both fields. While Cena admitted that he can’t be as animated in movies as in WWE, he emphasized that the possibility exists to get more expressive in movies. 

He added, “Sometimes you can be big and you can be animated but it’s the same thing we’re trying to entertain the world. We’re trying to let them in on our story and hopefully, you craft a character that they connect with yeah like that’s, it’s the same”

John Cena was recently seen reprising the role of Jakob Torreto in the Vin Diesel starrer, Fast X. His upcoming action film with Jackie Chan, Hidden Strike, is also set to be released soon. 

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Although John Cena has a lot going on in his life, he has an interesting theory of carving out a successful career. 

John Cena admits he never shoots for the stars

John Cena spent years in WWE paying his dues and finally becoming a main-event star. But contrary to the belief of having your eyes glued to the goal, John Cena likes to live in the moment rather than swinging for the fences. 

The Hollywood star revealed that he never aims to be a big star anywhere he goes. He then relayed that he wears two watches. While one shows the time, the other gives perspective. He said, “I never wanted to be the biggest star of anything,” he continued, “I don’t look uphill and be like I want to be that guy. I just look at the field and say, put me on that thing.”

That’s a very rare mindset to have. While most people aim high, John Cena aims to do his best with what he has.

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