John Cena doesn’t think The Rock understands what he’s done for the wrestling industry as a whole.
To promote the season finale of Peacemaker on HBO Max, John Cena sat down with GQ to discuss a variety of subjects. Cena went in-depth on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the barriers he broke down in Hollywood for other wrestlers like himself.
“As far as Dwayne Johnson’s trajectory is concerned, he’s broke down so many stereotypes shattered so many barriers,” John Cena said. “He allowed the outside public to be like, yeah, these WWE guys, they may be on to something none of those opportunities happen without him by doing what he’s done with class and professionalism has given an opportunity to folks like me, where people like yeah, okay, well, I’ll take a chance on John.
“I don’t think Dwayne understands the impact he’s had on an entire industry of people. He gave me some great advice. When I got the audition for Trainwreck. The audition process is scary for me like it is for most people, and it is a business of failure. You got to be used to getting told you’re not the right fit. And I really wanted this one, and deadpan was just like, ‘Just be yourself, man. They called you in for a reason. Just be who you are,’ and I was.”
Peacemaker was officially renewed for a second season this week. While he’s currently busy with other projects and doesn’t see himself making it to WrestleMania, he said he’s not done with WWE “by a longshot.”
What do you make of John Cena’s comments? Do you think The Rock broke down barriers in Hollywood that several professional wrestlers are now enjoying today? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
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