John Cena Movies List: 10 Movies Reveal About An Increasingly Interesting Actor
John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and former rapper who is now signed to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) organization.
Author:Elisa MuellerReviewer:Iram MartinsOct 11, 2021675 Shares112.4K Views
John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and former rapper who is now signed to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) organization. In addition to being widely considered as one of the best and most well-known professional wrestlers of all time, he is also tied with Ric Flair for the most world title reigns in the history of professional wrestling.
The bodybuilder, who was born and reared in West Newbury, Massachusetts, relocated to California in 1998 to pursue a professional wrestling career. In 1999, he made his professional wrestling debut for Ultimate Pro Wrestling, marking the beginning of his professional wrestling career (UPW). In 2001, he joined the World Wrestling Federation (now known as WWE), where he was originally assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling organization (OVW). Following his WWE debut, he quickly rose to prominence by adopting the character of a trash-talking rapper. In 2004, he won his first singles championship, the United States Championship, which marked his professional debut. The next year, he became the first man to win the WWE Championship, and his persona evolved into a clean-cut "Superman-like" hero as a result. For the following decade, he served as the company's franchise player and public face, and he continued to do so.
Cena has won the WWE Championship thirteen times, which is a new record for the championship. He is a joint-record 16-time world champion. Furthermore, he is a five-time United States Champion, a four-time world tag team champion, a two-time winner of the Royal Rumble match, a one-time winner of the Money in the Bank match, and a star of several major WWE pay-per-view events, including five appearances at the company's flagship event, WrestleMania, among others. A mixed response has greeted his professional wrestling career from the press and the general public, with acclaim for his character work and promotional abilities, but criticism for what some see to be his over-representation and placement in the media in comparison to other wrestlers.
He made his film debut in The Marine (2006) and went on to get positive reviews for his roles in Trainwreck (2015), Ferdinand (2017), Blockers, and Bumblebee (2017), among other films (both 2018). He appeared in F9 and as a Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad (both in 2021), and he will feature in a forthcoming television series of the same name. His first studio album, You Can't See Me, was certified platinum in the United States. Beyond his professional activities, Cena is well-known for his support of many charity organizations, particularly the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has granted the most number of wishes, totaling more than 650.
As a result of his performances in films such as F9 and The Suicide Squad, John Cena has progressed from being a multi-time WWE Champion to being one of the largest (both in terms of size and popularity) stars in Hollywood. To get to the point where he could go toe to toe with Vin Diesel and be the biggest douchebag in the DC Comics world, John Cena has already been on a spectacular cinematic journey that led him from WWE-produced action films to some of the greatest comedic films of the last decade.
Bumblebee (2018)
Bumblebee, the 2018 Transformers spinoff/prequel, is one of the best entries in the series to date. It follows the eponymous Autobot as he finds shelter as a beat-up yellow Volkswagen Beetle in a junkyard in 1980s California.
The narrative begins when Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld) discovers and revives Bumblebee, an action that puts in motion plans to rescue the Autobots from annihilation at the hands of the Decepticons and their puppet, Jack Burns, in the first half of the film (John Cena).
Cena excels as the nuanced villain-type he never had the opportunity to play in WWE, and he lends a great touch to the character you both love and despise at the same time in this film.
Bumblebee (2018) - New Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures
Blockers (2018)
Upon discovering that their adolescent daughters had formed a pact to lose their virginity on the night of their prom, a group of parents led by John Cena, Leslie Mann, and Ike Barinholtz took drastic measures (including butt-chugging) to prevent the girls from fulfilling their vow.
It is a wonderful time for everyone (well, everyone of a certain age). The amusing and unexpectedly emotional 2018 comedy Blockers presents two interesting tales about the shifting relationship between parents and daughters as they grow older.
Even though every single member of the Blockers ensemble is working at full capacity, Cena truly goes all out and steals the show every time he appears on the screen. Just so you're aware, the film contains some graphic scenes.
BLOCKERS Red Band Trailer (2018)
Sisters (2015)
The newly divorced Maura and her fiery sister Kate are forced to go to Orlando in order to clear up their parents' house before it is put up for sale.
The group decides to host one last party and invite their former classmates to attend after they've returned home. However, it quickly spirals out of control, and it is possible that there will be no houses for sale in the near future.
Sisters - Official Trailer (HD)
Trainwreck (2015)
After meeting and falling in love with sports doctor Aaron Conners (Bill Hader) in New York City in Judd Apatow's 2015 romantic comedy Trainwreck, serial dater Amy Townsend (Amy Schumer, who also created the film) decides to take her love life seriously for the first time.
Amy is forced to date Steven (John Cena), a muscle-bound gym-addict who has a funny sexual experience, one of the greatest back-and-forths ever set in a movie theater, and a surprisingly emotional breakup scene before she can alter her view on dating, and love for that matter, for a stretch.
In addition, despite the fact that Cena is only in the film for a few minutes at the most, he makes the most of his appearance and demonstrates that he is more than simply another wrestler turned actor.
Trainwreck (2015) Trailer Ci (Universal Pictures)
Playing With Fire (2019)
There must be some unwritten law that requires action heroes to appear in at least one film in which they are partnered with children of a certain age. For years, big-bodied performers like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Vin Diesel, and Dave Bautista have shared the screen alongside their little counterparts.
It was only a matter of time until John Cena followed in their footsteps as well. Enter Playing with Fire, a 2019 family-friendly comedy in which Cena portrays Jake Carson, a straight-laced, no-nonsense fire chief who saves a group of three siblings with fellow firemen Mark Rogers (Keegan-Michael Key) and Rodrigo Torres (Rodrigo Torres) from a burning building (John Leguizamo). Everyone engaged in the film learns what it means to be a family, for better or worse, throughout the course of the film's running time.
PLAYING WITH FIRE Trailer (2019)
The Marine (2006)
Okay, so the WWE-produced 2006 action film The Marine isn't very excellent, but it's a lot of fun to see in its own right. A recently retired Marine named John Triton (John Cena) returns home after a tour of service in Iraq to find that his wife, Kate (Kelly Carlson), has been abducted by a gang of jewel thieves headed by an exceedingly lethal and dangerous maniac called Rome (Kelly Carlson) (Robert Patrick).
Due to the fact that the local police are outmatched and outgunned by the vicious gang, only the Marine will be able to rescue his wife and bring them and the gang to justice. A little bit of everything when it comes to action movie clichés can be found in this film, which contributes to it being a surprisingly violent good time. Unfortunately, it is no longer included on the list of unexpectedly entertaining Netflix movies.
The Marine - Theatrical Trailer
12 Rounds (2009)
A few years after making his acting debut in The Marine, John Cena was in charge of another WWE Studios production, the exciting action film 12 Rounds, which was released in 2012.
Beginning with New Orleans police officer Danny Fisher (Cena) stopping master thief Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen) from successfully pulling off what would be one of the largest heists in the city's history, the film moves forward to other locations around the city.
As Jackson gets out of jail, he kidnaps Fisher's fiancée (see a pattern here?) and compels the policeman to solve a series of complex riddles and lethal traps. But this is just the beginning. Take, for example, the film Die Hard with a Vengeance, but instead of Bruce Willis delivering a series of one-liners, John Cena introduces aspects of professional wrestling into the action realm.
12 Rounds | Trailer | 20th Century FOX
Daddy's Home 2 (2017)
Daddy's Home 2 is a Christmas comedy film that recounts the tale of Dusty and Brad, who plan to have a wonderful Christmas with their children. Dusty and Brad are married and have two children.
Things take a turn for the worse when their fathers pay them an unexpected visit, and their plans are shattered.
Daddy's Home 2 Official Trailer #2 (2017) Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell Comedy Movie HD
Ferdinand (2017)
The 2017 animated comedy Ferdinand is based on the 1936 children's book The Story of Ferdinand and tells the story of a gentle giant of a bull who flees the world of competitive bullfighting and seeks shelter on a Spanish farm in the hopes of having a joyful and reasonably quiet life.
After then, the movie might have concluded and viewers would have been left with a brief and beautiful tale that is full of laughter and love despite the fact that it is unfinished. But the story of this film doesn't end there.
The film follows Ferdinand (John Cena), who is sent back to his old haunts where he is forced to face off against the most renowned living matador, El Primero (Miguel Angel Silvestre), and discovers what he is made of in the process.
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Daddy's Home (2015)
Brad Whitaker is a mild-mannered guy who is a devoted stepfather to his wife Sara's two children, Megan and Dylan, who he has raised with her.
When the children's more attractive and muscular biological father, Dusty, unexpectedly reappears in their lives with the intent of removing Brad from their lives, Brad must do all in his power to preserve his wife and family from disintegration.
Daddy's Home Official Trailer #1 (2015) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg Comedy Movie HD
Elisa Mueller
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Elisa Mueller, a Kansas City native, grew up surrounded by the wonders of books and movies, inspired by her parents' passion for education and film.
She earned bachelor's degrees in English and Journalism from the University of Kansas before moving to New York City, where she spent a decade at Entertainment Weekly, visiting film sets worldwide.
With over 8 years in the entertainment industry, Elisa is a seasoned journalist and media analyst, holding a degree in Journalism from NYU. Her insightful critiques have been featured in prestigious publications, cementing her reputation for accuracy and depth.
Outside of work, she enjoys attending film festivals, painting, writing fiction, and studying numerology.
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Iram’s passion for cultural immersion and off-the-beaten-path adventures shines through in his work, captivating readers and inspiring wanderlust.
Outside of his writing pursuits, Iram enjoys learning new languages, reviewing films and TV shows, writing about celebrity lifestyles, and attending cultural festivals.
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