John Cena, a prominent American professional wrestler, actor, and television host, rose to prominence during his time in WWE, establishing himself as an iconic figure in the world of wrestling. His career later flourished in acting, where he starred in various films, and he is widely admired for his generous philanthropy and charitable contributions.
John Cena, the WWE wrestler turned movie star, offered an apology to China and his Chinese fans for his remarks regarding Taiwan during a promotional appearance for F9, the latest Fast & Furious film, on the Taiwanese broadcasting network TVBS.
John Cena Issued An Apology In Fluent Mandarin
In a fluent Mandarin apology video, John Cena, who learned the language while assisting the WWE in entering the Chinese market, addressed China saying, “Hello, China. This is John Cena.”
During the promotion of Fast and Furious 9, John Cena found himself in a regrettable situation. He admitted to making a mistake in one of his interviews, without specifying the nature of the error. In his apology, Cena expressed deep remorse, emphasizing his love and respect for China and its people. He repeatedly said sorry and bid farewell, sincerely expressing his remorse.
“I’m in the middle of Fast and Furious 9 promotions. I’m doing a lot of interviews. I made a mistake in one of my interviews,” he continued, without explicitly naming that mistake. Cena went on to stress the number of interviews he’s been doing and apologized profusely for his alleged error. “I love and respect China and the Chinese people,” Cena said. “I’m very, very sorry about my mistake. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I sincerely apologize. You must understand that I really love and respect China and the Chinese people. I’m sorry. Bye.”
After a promotional appearance for F9, John Cena received criticism on Chinese social media platform Weibo for not acknowledging Taiwan as part of China. In his interview with TVBS, he referred to Taiwan as “the first country that can watch the film,” sparking a negative response from some Chinese audiences.
John Cena Joins Forces With Jackie Chan
The much-anticipated Netflix thriller Hidden Strike, starring Jackie Chan and John Cena, premiered on July 6, 2023. However, the movie has not performed as well as expected. Despite its substantial $80 million budget, the film directed by Scott Waugh is facing challenges in recouping its production costs at the box office.
After the underwhelming performance of Hidden Strike, Jackie Chan and John Cena are teaming up again for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. In the 2023 animated action comedy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Chan played Splinter, and Cena portrayed Rocksteady. With the sequel already given the green light, fans can look forward to their return to these beloved characters.
Source: Vanity Fair
