John Cena Talks About The Rock, 'The Wrestler' & More
MoviesOnline interviewed John Cena today to promote 12 Rounds, here are the highlights:
On WrestleMania: "That's one event that we prepare all year for. We start preparing for Wrestlemania 26 the day that Wrestlemania 25 is over. So, as a performer, it truly is the grandest stage. It's like being in the Super Bowl although you prepare for every game, but when you're in the Super Bowl, there's just something special about it. It is another game and the coach will try and tell you hey, let's just run the plays like we usually do, but if you're in the Final Four or if you're in the Super Bowl, there's a certain amount of magic to that."
On the weaknesses of The Marine: "I really wished there was just a little bit more character development. I knew the movie was very up in your face, and it certainly was modeled after old '80s style action. I loved the winking at the camera, I loved the huge explosions and stuff like that. I just think the movie was built by design. I'd never been on screen before. Literally I got thrown in the mix with seven days to go, so I thought basically they were probably like, "Okay, take care of the kid. Don't overexpose him." I would have liked more of a chance to act a little bit. I think that was the only ? there was a lot of me running through the jungle. But I think the supporting cast carried the movie, and Robert Patrick did so great, all the bad guys did awesome, Kelly did great. That's what carried the movie. Personally, I would have liked to have given a bigger contribution to the film. I love watching it because I grew up with that type of movie but, from a personal standpoint, I just wish I could have given more."
On following Dwayne Johnson into the Movie Business: "It's tough for me to say this and then have people believe it just because of the people who've come before me, but I'm not going to leave the ring anytime soon. I've done two features now. I haven't sacrificed one bit of commitment to the WWE. I can do two things at once and it's two jobs that I enjoy. I love making movies and I love my time in the ring. I wouldn't want to give either one of them up."
On the accuracy of The Wrestler: "Well see, obviously when people see it, I think it really follows an individual's path so whether or not that's correct, I'm not there yet. But I know that as I started out, I worked in VFW Halls, I worked in flea markets. That genre which they chose to showcase is certainly not life in the WWE. We're a much grander stage. You know, we're going to have 80,000 people for a Wrestlemania show on April 5th. Actually Mickey Rourke is going to be at that show which is very cool because he kind of showcased how sports entertainers begin and end their career. And it's going to be great to have him at the Super Bowl. I thought he did a great job. I thought his character, he deserved every accolade he got for his performance."
On the rumors the he will be in the Captain America movie: "I love America and I was a team captain at Springfield College so if the Marvel folks are listening, it's a perfect fit. I think it'd work great. (Laughs) No, that is strictly just a rumor. No talks on that. I'll give you the scoop on that first hand."