Key Takeaways:
• John Cena made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40, aiding Cody Rhodes in capturing the WWE Universal Championship title.
• Cena offered words of wisdom to Rhodes about the pressure of holding the Championship.
• In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Cena speaks about the potential of one final WWE run before retiring.
• Cena continues his successful Hollywood career with multiple high-profile projects.
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Cena’s Surprise WrestleMania 40 Appearance
The world of WWE saw the unexpected return of ring legend John Cena at WrestleMania 40. Cena showed up unannounced to aid American Nightmare Cody Rhodes in his title match against Roman Reigns. Making history, Rhodes capitalized on Cena’s surprise assist and claimed the WWE Universal Championship title from Reigns.
Dialogues from a Champion to a Champion
During Rhodes’ in-ring celebration, Cena shared some wise words with the newly minted Champion. Cena is no stranger to the responsibilities that come with holding the WWE Championship title, given he’s held it a record 13 times. He later revealed his interaction with Rhodes on the backstage press show, The Pat McAfee Show.
Cena’s advice encapsulated the enormity and pressure of being a champion, stating, “He had the championship in his right hand. I said, do you feel it? He said ‘yes.’ I said, ‘Do you feel how heavy it is?’ He said ‘yes.’ I said it will get heavier every day because that is the burden you bear of trying to craft the path to being the greatest of all time.”
These words, while providing encouragement, also serve as a humbling warning to Rhodes about the challenges and expectations that come with being a WWE champion.
John Cena’s Future in WWE and Hollywood
On The Pat McAfee Show, Cena discussed his future within both WWE and Hollywood. The Wrestler-turned-actor’s appearance at WrestleMania 40 was his first WWE appearance since the 2023 Crown Jewel event. While lending support to Rhodes, Cena has kept a balanced focus on his growing Hollywood career.
He disclosed his upcoming Hollywood projects while on The Pat McAfee Show, mentioning the action film “Heads of State” with Priyanka Chopra and Idris Elba, and the second season of “Peacemaker” expected to wrap up by the end of 2024.
Suggesting one final WWE run, Cena stated, “That will take us to just about Christmas. I’m crossing my fingers and toes and my heart that maybe, just maybe, I can tell the Hollywood world to pump the breaks for a while and come back to my family for one last run. I’m trying, I hope [so], we’ll see what happens.”
This remark indicated Cena’s intention to possibly put his Hollywood career on a brief hold, making his return to the WWE. It also hinted at Cena’s desire to wind down his WWE career within the next year, suggesting a recurring appearance, not just a one-off.
As he juggles his wrestling and acting careers, Cena’s words of wisdom to Rhodes at WrestleMania 40 will, no doubt, resonate with fans and the new champion alike. As Cena continues mastering these dual roles, WWE’s Monday Night Raw continues streaming on Peacock, featuring Cena and other WWE greats’ performances in their thrilling runs to glory.
