The New York Post recently interviewed WWE star John Cena to promote the movie “Trainwreck” in which Cena has a role. Below are some interview highlights:
On WWE cleaning up its image after the Attitude Era:
“In the height of the Attitude Era, it could be compared to a touring frat party. We made a conscious effort to clean up.”
On his many Make-a-Wish appearances:
“When I hear that this child wants to hang out with [me] for the day, I think that’s the most flattering thing that I could ever be a part of.”
On acting and his new movie “Trainwreck”:
“I’ve been looking to do comedy forever. What I do every Monday night is action. [I’m] essentially a superhero trying to swoop in and save the day. What you see on-screen is 95 percent improv. It’s kind of the way we do business in the WWE. You have a loosely defined story. As long as you play within the goal posts, the dialogue is whatever [you] make it.”