Before John Cena became a movie star, he was a WWE star, but his journey to movie stardom was not without challenges.
“I was run out of the movie business in 2009 for doing bad movies where I wasn’t present,” Cena, 48, told People magazine. “I thought that just because I wore a golden leather belt on Monday and Friday, they’d come see whatever I’m doing. It’s not true.”
He started his acting career with roles in films like “The Marine” and “12 Rounds.” However, Cena’s breakthrough came in the 2010s with roles in “Trainwreck,” “Blockers,” and “The Suicide Squad.” His portrayal of Peacemaker in the DC Extended Universe “changed [his life].”
The 2021 movie has since been adapted into a TV series. “It’s a great show that’s more than just action,” he shared. “It’s a love story. It’s a workplace comedy. We’re the underdogs, the endearing losers.”
As he transitions from the WWE ring to focusing on acting full-time, Cena made a bold move to potentially rejuvenate his career – a hair transplant.
“A different hairstyle can open up opportunities for more work in what I love to do,” he explained to People. WWE fans did not let the wrestler hide his hair loss, which ultimately influenced his decision.
The attention to his receding hairline prompted Cena to implement an extensive routine and undergo a hair transplant.
“I now have a routine: red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, shampoo, conditioner – and I also got a hair transplant last November,” he revealed.
“They don’t do anything except move your hair, one by one, from one area to another,” Cena detailed.
He is passionate about the topic because it “completely changed the course” of his life.
Cena’s shift from the WWE to Hollywood was a challenging one.
Last year, Cena offered advice to NFL star Travis Kelce, who has ventured into acting while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
“I would encourage him to reflect on his journey,” Cena shared in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Cena joined the “Fast and Furious” franchise in 2021, featuring as Vin Diesel’s character’s brother in “Fast 9: The Fast Saga” and “Fast X.” He also had a cameo in “Barbie” in 2023 and starred in Hulu original movies “Vacation Friends” and “Vacation Friends 2.”
He announced his retirement from the WWE in July 2024.
Throughout his career, Cena has secured a record-breaking 17 WWE world championships.
“I’ve always said to the audience that WWE is my home and I love it,” Cena told reporters in July 2024. “Just because I physically feel I’m at my end, doesn’t mean I need to distance myself from something I love.”
A new study has found that drinking coffee may have health benefits beyond providing an energy boost. Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the UK have discovered that drinking coffee could stimulate the body’s fat-fighting defenses, potentially helping to combat obesity and diabetes.
The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that coffee can stimulate the fat cells in our body to be more efficient in breaking down fat. This process is known as “brown fat,” which generates heat by burning calories. Brown fat is typically found in babies and hibernating animals, and its primary function is to generate body heat to keep us warm.
The researchers found that the caffeine in coffee can help stimulate this fat-fighting process. They also discovered that coffee has another component that can enhance the fat-burning capabilities of brown fat.
Dr. Michael Symonds, one of the researchers involved in the study, explained that this finding could have significant implications for the prevention and treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders like diabetes. He emphasized that these findings do not mean people should start drinking excessive amounts of coffee, but rather that moderate consumption could have health benefits.
While more research is needed to fully understand the effects of coffee on our fat-fighting defenses, this study provides promising insights into the potential health benefits of everyone’s favorite morning pick-me-up.
