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Cody Rhodes has experienced a ton over his professional wrestling career. He’s been a golden boy son of a Hall of Famer who signed up with the world’s biggest promotion of all time, a mid-carder with a bad gimmick who asked for his release in a vastly different landscape, an indie Superstar who built up […]

John Cena may have gained fame thanks to the WWE, but that journey seems to be ending. Speaking to People, Cena reflected on his change in mentality. He is looking to stay healthy for decades — “I have my eyes set 40 years down the road,” he told the outlet. At the same time, he […]

Say his name, and he appears. After spending weeks as one of the most viral performers in the entirety of professional wrestling, Joe Hendry, who is currently under contract with TNA, made his shocking debut in NXT, answering Cody Rhodes’ call the week before to take part in a Battle Royal match to become the […]

Cody Rhodes is a red, white, and blue babyface. When he talks to his young fans, aka the “Little Nightmares,” he tells them to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, or that they should stay true to “hustle, loyalty, respect,” or whatever adage is appropriate at the time and not already taken by the […]

Though Cody Rhodes has only been the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for about a month, some fans have already questioned whether the life-long challenger really has what it takes to be a reigning and defending title holder, with some suggesting that maybe his babyface “undesirable to undeniable” schtick doesn’t work quite as well when he’s […]

Grayson Waller is not a fan of the UK. Need proof? Well, look no further than last summer, when, in an impromptu segment with John Cena at Money in the Bank, Waller marched out to boldly declare that if WWE has an international edition of WrestleMania, it’s not going to be in “The Champ’s” preferred […]

Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) wished his Barbie co-star John Cena a Happy Birthday. However, he did so while paying homage to an iconic WWE meme. He took to X on April 22 (a day early) to wish Cena a Happy Birthday. Liu, whose birthday is just three days prior, […]

John Cena spoke with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast about Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel’s feud. The feud between the two stars officially ended when The Rock showed up as Luke Hobbs in the mid-credits scene of last year’s Fast X, Variety reported. In November 2021, Diesel invited Johnson to join the cast […]

After failing to land a match at the “Showcase of the Immortals” following a series of Ls in key matches against Austin Theory and Solo Sikoa in 2023, John Cena still found a way to get into the action at WrestleMania 40, icing out the “Street Champ” before being put in his place by “The […]

Actor John Cena came out wearing…nothing…at the Oscars. During the presentation for Best Costume Design, the actor did this to pay homage to the streaker who ran on stage at the 46th Oscars in 1974. It was a famous moment when David Niven introduced Elizabeth Taylor, Variety reports. John Cena’s streaker dedication at the Oscars […]

While much of John Cena‘s current media blitz to help promote his Amazon movie Ricky Stanicky has been about his wrestling future, asking when he plans to hang up his boots, what he thinks about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return, etc, the 16-time champion has had no issue talking about his past either, even his […]

When The Rock returned to WWE in 2011, it’s safe to say John Cena wasn’t a fan. Feuding with “The People’s Champion” in an incredibly personal feud that spread out over multiple WrestleManias, Cena made it his mission to let Rocky know part-timers like himself weren’t welcomed in his WWE, an ironic position considering he […]

Though it may be hard to recall now, as he’s since gone on to have one of the greatest in-ring careers in WWE history and has all but locked up a spot on the promotion’s Mount Rushmore, you wouldn’t know it by the way John Cena debuted all the way back in 2002, as his […]

Though some may quibble on the margins over semantics, an accepted fact of the WWE Universe is that John Cena has never had a proper heel run during his time on the main roster. Sure, he had some bad guy antics during his Doctor of Thuganomics-era, and was famously considered a heel when he traveled […]

In a move very few professional wrestling fans had on their 2023 bingo cards, John Cena and MJF appeared together at the premiere for the latter’s film The Iron Claw, looking buddy-buddy and even shaking hands as the duo celebrate transcending the squared-circle to become legitimate movie stars. Discussing what it was like to not […]

John Cena is a WWE icon. He also wants AEW star MJF to be as well. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Cena reflected on meeting MJF at the premiere of The Iron Claw last year. Cena first acknowledged that while he is a WWE star for life, he still wanted to meet the […]

Injustice 2 Mobile now has a new character in the form of Peacemaker, played by WWE Superstar and Hollywood actor John Cena, as part of its growing roster of heroes, villains, and anti-heroes. Peacemaker is the newest member of the Flawed Justice Team, alongside Black Adam (played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) and Hawkman (played […]

During a candid interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” John Cena revealed a surprising insight into his decision-making process regarding a potential cameo appearance in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie. Despite his agency advising against the cameo role, Cena chose to follow his instincts rather than heed their guidance, Deadline reports. Cena expressed his belief that […]

John Cena has joined OnlyFans ahead of the premiere of his new film, Ricky Stanicky. That’s right, Cena is now on the subscription service as his character. It is a free subscription, and over five thousand users have subscribed. “You’ve found the verified OnlyFans account for Ricky Stanicky; renowned impersonator, philanthropist, investment banker, socialite, cancer […]

In the month since Vince McMahon announced his resignation from TKO following his naming in the Janel Grant lawsuit, there’s been a surprising number of members of the WWE Universe who have spoken out against the former Chairman of the Board. From Seth Rollins to Cody Rhodes, to Seth Rollins, again, and most recently, Randy […]

In a bold move reflecting the current tumult within the wrestling world, WWE 2K24, the latest entry in the renowned wrestling video game series, has revised its cover for the special edition celebrating 40 Years of WrestleMania. The game’s cover initially featured Brock Lesnar prominently among wrestling legends such as Roman Reigns, The Rock, and […]

Before Becky Lynch was a Grand Slam Champion, a WrestleMania main eventer, “The Man,” or even a Four Horsewomen, she was a girl from Ireland with a degree from Dublin Institute of Technology who dreamed of being a WWE Superstar. Initially signing with NXT back in 2013 and settling on an “Irish Lass Kicker” gimmick […]

With the Royal Rumble rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions surrounding the WWE Universe is which performers, male or female, should make a surprise appearance in the over-the-top-rope battle royal matches. From fresh debuts, to NXT call-ups, and even unimaginable returns, there’s a reason why the Rumble is Michael Cole’s favorite event of the […]

Though it seems like John Cena was immediately thrust into the spotlight as a member of WWE, with is his famous – infamous? – “ruthless aggression” promo coming at the tender age of 25, there was a time when the future “Doctor of Thugganomics” had much leaner pockets and no guarantee that he’d ever make […]

Jake Paul has once again seized the internet’s attention, this time in a hilarious gym encounter with WWE legend John Cena, reported by Essentially Sports. The video, also featuring YouTube sensation Logan Paul, turned a routine training session into a viral sensation, leaving fans amused by the playful antics. Following a podcast recording session, John […]

As, well, pretty much every fan of pop culture is probably aware of, before Logan Paul was bumping shoulders with the likes of Kevin Owens, John Cena, and Seth Rollins in a WWE ring, he was a social media content creator, making videos with other celebrities and forgoing a path online that made him as […]

With Argyle, John Cena‘s latest movie, officially gearing up for its big release on February 2nd, “The Champ” has been doing the rounds to promote the picture, and, naturally, the topic of WWE has come up more often than not, especially as he’s become more and more comfortable with talking about the R-word: Retirement. With […]

John Cena has been a member of the WWE Universe since 2000. The “prototype” of professional wresting who rapidly became the prototype of what WWE was looking for in a singles babyface Superstar, Cena has won 25 titles over his professional wrestling run, has main evented shows the world over, and has the unique distinction […]

Dua Lipa and John Cena appeared in Barbie together. They seem to have some sort of tight bond as the “Dance the Night” singer recently called Cena her “emotional support actor.” “Emotional support actor” During an interview with Rolling Stone for their latest cover story, Dua Lipa discussed her relationship with Cena. “I can’t do […]

When John Cena took a crushing loss to Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, finding himself on the wrong end of about a dozen Samoan Spikes before being pinned in the middle of the ring for the 1-2-3, it felt like a pretty definitive moment in the career of “The Face That Runs […]

When Brian Pillman Jr. left the family name in the past in order to shoot his shot as a member of the biggest promotion in professional wrestling, it was fair to wonder if the performer now known as Lexis King was making a mistake. Sure, the “Loose Cannon” still holds a special place in many […]

Though Adam Copeland has been a member of the AEW Galaxy for the better part of three months, his career is, was, and will almost wholly be defined by his decades in WWE, where he was one of the top guys in the entire promotion through multiple eras of the company’s history. Discussing his experience […]

When WWE decided to pair up a white-hot LA Knight with WWE lifer The Miz coming off of a huge Slim Jim Battle Royal win at SummerSlam, it turned heads around the professional wrestling world. Sure, the duo could both talk, sure, the pairing created more than a few interesting moments that made the rounds […]

Peacemaker Season 2 will have an “equally magnificent” opening, says James Gunn. An “equally magnificent” opening In an Instagram exchange (captured by ScreenRant), a user asked if Season 2 of Peacemaker would still have the “magnificent” opening number. “Different opening,” Gunn responded. “Equally magnificent.” The opening of Peacemaker Season 1 featured “Non Stop Rock’n Roll” […]

A Peacemaker Season 2 is incoming, and James Gunn provided an update on it. The John Cena-led DCU series could be coming sooner than expected. Halfway there On Threads, Gunn was asked about the status of Peacemaker Season 2. “Over halfway written,” Gunn replied with a laughing emoji. This is an encouraging update on the […]

Before he was feuding with Christian Cage, at least this time around, Adam Copeland was one of the most popular performers and most appreciated heels in professional wrestling in WWE under his long-time moniker Edge. Debuting for the faction as a dark loner before becoming a member of The Brood with Cage and Gangril, Copeland […]

There’s no question that John Cena is in the GOAT conversation when it comes to WWE, and he has a car collection to match. Besides, Cena is known for tying Ric Flair for 16 World Championships, the most world-title reigns in WWE history. Given Cena’s success on and off the squared circle, have you ever […]

After spending a surprisingly expansive period of time as a member of the WWE Universe due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, John Cena quietly exited the promotion in November when, in a match with nothing but honor on the line, he was absolutely whooped by the enforcer of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa, who hit him with […]

In WWE, John Cena can pretty much do no wrong. Sure, he spent much of the previous decade as a polarizing figure, with throwback fans of the blue and gold era of WWF loving his Hulk Hogan-esque unflappable babyface ways – not to mention the legions of children who came up on his unique brand […]