John Cena, the WWE star turned screen sensation, has deftly transitioned from wrestling in the ring to captivating audiences on celluloid. His metamorphosis into the Peacemaker for DC Studios has been particularly well received, revealing many facets of Cena’s performative prowess. In a candid conversation on “Bullseye with Jesse Thorn,” Cena revealed the fascinating contrast between the choreographed violence of professional wrestling and its Hollywood counterpart.
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“They’re just two different disciplines. The strategies you learn in live performance are different than the strategies you would use in on-camera. Um, in film, everything should be a miss. Because you can stack it up and safety comes first. The goal is really not to hit the other person you’re fighting with. If a director or a coordinator decides to film the impacts, then you kind of toe that line.”
Cena explained those differences, saying, “But in live performances… you can’t stack punches. You have to throw them all. So there’s a lot more physical contact. But I like the magic. I don’t like getting punched in the face,” Cena said. “So I like the magic aspect of cinema, and it really makes for wonderful choreography, especially when you can film it in beats and then weave it all together and look at it as a masterpiece, where, you know, in live performances, you have what you have.” As Cena continues to carve out his niche in Hollywood, he’s staying true to his wrestling roots. The legendary performer recently revealed plans for his swan song in WWE, a farewell tour scheduled for 2025. This victory lap promises to be a tribute to Cena’s storied career in the ring and offers fans one last chance to experience Cena as a wrestler before he fully immerses himself in Hollywood.
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