Despite his uncanny power that dominated most of the match, Lesnar allowed his arrogance to permeate the ring, providing Cena the small, vital window he needed. Still, Cena needed to convince the rest of the non-wrestling world of who the man behind the muscles truly was by embracing the hero’s flame burning within: enter 2012’s "Extreme Rules." In one of the most fundamental, David-versus-Goliath matches ever, which pit the smaller Cena against Brock "The Beast Incarnate" Lesnar, Cena proved it’s truly not how big the dog in the fight is, it’s how big the fight in the dog is. During his turn in the 2011 "Money in the Bank" match against the hometown star CM Punk, Cena’s tour de force performance offered audiences a rare and gutsy blend of heart mixed with intensity all the while illustrating how gifted of a warrior he was when it came to his masterful artistry and technicality. In his 2006 "Unforgiven" match against The Edge, Cena displayed a layered, blood-curdling degree of aggression that made it impossible for viewers to look away. Whether you believe in fate or destiny, it’s hard to deny from some of Cena’s most memorable matches that the writing wasn’t always on the wall. Aside from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and now Dave Bautista, both of whom deserve their own accolades in the pantheon of brawlers-turned-thespians, John Cena is quickly carving his square jaw into the Mount Rushmore of Hollywood’s elite.
The Big Show’s role in "The Waterboy" (1998) Chris Jericho in "MacGruber" (2010) and André the Giant in "The Princess Bride" (1987) - the list goes on.įlash forward a couple decades and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper played Da Maniac perfectly in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and despite Channing Tatum’s bonkers, swag-a-licious moves, Kevin Nash’s glutes nearly stole the show in "Magic Mike" (2012). When it came to Jesse Ventura in "Predator" (1989), audiences yearned to see his character “Blain” shredded by the eponymous villain. Nanny" (1993) lacked the heart it so very much tried to convey. With the media juggernaut continuously amplifying their fame, who could blame them? Hulk Hogan did what he could, but sadly, "Mr. I’m talking about the highly sought-after and requisite, cerebral skill of crafting a character that would not only cement him as a legend in the ring but propel him straight into the hellmouth of the entertainment lion’s den: Hollywood.įrom wrestling’s Golden Age to the Attitude Era and beyond, it’s been a natural progression for ringleaders to transition from ring to screen. I’m talking about something bigger something bolder something many of us paltry earthlings could only dream of. What Cena has, and what he continues to cultivate, is his own patented blend of the “secret sauce.” No, Colonel Sanders, I’m not talking about some paltry blend of 11 herbs and spices. It’s a myriad of gifts all rolled into one inexplicable identity. Developing such stagemanship calls for a sense of mental acuity in which no simple calculus solves the equation.
Sure, it took years of grueling physical punishment, forged through innumerable hours of pumping steel in sweaty gyms no one can forget the countless injuries that would drive mortal men into pain-induced nightmares.īut behind the brawn, most of all, his journey demanded the brains. However, despite his impressive build and devilishly handsome looks, the titan behind the beguilingly perfect persona he’s mastered for the WWE over his 20-year-long career wasn’t born overnight. Standing at a formidable 6’2" and weighing in at 275 pounds, Cena owns an orbit few could ever imagine possible. Chances are if you Googled "supernova," you’d find the chiseled, dimpled cheeks of WWE’s golden boy and 16-time World Champion John Cena staring back at you.
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