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#2423 - John Cena

The Joe Rogan Experience

2025/12/05
The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

2025/12/05
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John Cena is a WWE 17-time World Champion wrestler, bestselling author, and actor whose on-screen career includes installments of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, “The Suicide Squad,” and its spinoff series “Peacemaker.”https://www.wwe.com/superstars/john-c...

Highlights

In a wide-ranging conversation, John Cena and Tony Hinchcliffe dive into the worlds of professional wrestling, stand-up comedy, and personal transformation. Their dialogue reveals how discipline, cultural awareness, and resilience shape success across entertainment industries.
00:03
John Cena spent ten years studying Mandarin to help WWE break into China
05:03
Knowing a language doesn't mean understanding the culture.
09:59
It was my fault — I take full responsibility for the Taiwan statement.
17:00
Tony was offered a WWE writing job before his first Netflix special.
23:56
Chris Bell directed 'Bigger, Stronger, Faster' and later became addicted to pills during his documentary on addiction
28:43
Being used to pain makes it more tolerable, like developing a taste for hot sauce.
30:57
Cadaver tendon grafts allow quicker, less painful recovery than patella tendon grafts.
38:15
In WWE, performers work together to put on a show, unlike UFC where the best person wins.
45:07
Talent alone isn't enough to succeed; discipline and stage presence matter more.
48:30
The audience reaction led to continued matches over 23 years
52:28
An accidental freestyle rap on a tour bus led to one of wrestling's greatest heel turns.
54:57
Cena jokes about having a 'degree in pro wrestling' and a 'master's in heel-dom'.
1:00:03
Bringing out Joey Diaz instead of an expected political endorsement electrified the crowd.
1:04:57
Even with 14 years of experience, a comic may still struggle on stage due to the unpredictable nature of live performance.
1:13:05
Dominic Mysterio cheats by ringing the bell with a hammer, delighting the crowd
1:17:50
Learned to fail in non-televised events
1:30:10
Capitalizing on just 30% of life's moments puts you in the top 1%
2:06:02
IShowSpeed has the athleticism and charisma to be a real WWE contender

Chapters

Why John Cena spent ten years learning Mandarin—and what it really taught him
00:00
The time speaking Mandarin almost got him canceled—was it a language issue or a cultural one?
05:03
Taking responsibility for a geopolitical misstep—and what it revealed about global fame
09:59
Could Vince McMahon make a comeback in WWE? A surprising take from behind the curtain
17:00
From Gold's Gym to WWE: the unlikely path that launched a career
23:56
Why he refused painkillers after six surgeries—what pain taught him instead
26:23
Cadaver grafts vs. patella tendons: what fighters don’t understand about recovery
30:57
UFC vs. WWE: real fighting or real theater? What separates competition from spectacle
37:49
What Jensen Huang and WWE stars have in common—the obsession that drives greatness
40:27
Crowd reaction over backstage politics: why the audience always decides who stays
47:21
How a freestyle rap on a bus saved his WWE career—and changed everything
50:13
The quiet heel turn that shocked WrestleMania—what it meant for his legacy
54:57
Producing chaos: how 'Kill Tony' mirrors the drama of a WWE event
1:00:03
Can you plan spontaneity? The art of improvising under pressure
1:04:57
Talent isn't enough—why so many gifted performers still fail
1:07:50
Is pro wrestling America’s most misunderstood art form?
1:15:42
Why failing on small stages is the only way to succeed on big ones
1:18:23
From flops to fame: how Cena rebuilt his acting career after walking away
1:32:25

Transcript

John Cena: The Joe Rogan Experience. Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. What's up? Joe Rogan: John Cena in the fucking house? John Cena: Put these on, man. Joe Rogan: Yeah, let's put these on. Pretend we're professional. What's up? Good ...