Is John Cena the new Arnold?

[ManBearPig...]

I would've said "the new Rock" acting wise, but the Rock's no Arnold.

If John Cena stays big and plays meatheads (provided his new/first movie "the Marine" doesn't bomb)  he could be "it".

Hollywood lacks an Arnold type in movies now.  Of course, some will say there will never be another arnold (and i agree), but we need a meathead in movies.

[Rich2]

i doubt it, even though i'm a Cena fan. The Marine just doesn't look like a great movie. i hope i'm wrong tho and end up eating my words.

[Stavios]

Dwayne Johnson is the shit

[dorkeroo]

The Rock was hilarious in The Rundown. That scene in the bar at the beginning with not only Arnold, but that fight with the football players was great. However, the best part in my opinion was having Christopher Walken as the bad guy. He is nuts and funny as hell.

[Stavios]

I really liked "Walking Tall" even if it was really short. Like an hour and 15 minutes

When the movie finished I just wanted to beat on somebody with a baseball bat 

[JaggyShortBuff]

Look Cena is a actor and always will be....He had talent for the bodybuilding ring and i will admit that...I kinda wish he had, but he went in wrestling that made him much more than bodybuilding would have ever made him....

[gordiano]

I would've said "the new Rock" acting wise, but the Rock's no Arnold.

If John Cena stays big and plays meatheads (provided his new/first movie "the Marine" doesn't bomb)  he could be "it".

Hollywood lacks an Arnold type in movies now.  Of course, some will say there will never be another arnold (and i agree), but we need a meathead in movies.

The Marine will bomb. Trust me.

It looks like a turd.

WWE needs to get their shit together. Stick to wrestling, not making b movies and shitty records.

Shit, right now even their wrestling sucks and has for about 5 years, so how the fuck are they going to "branch out" if they can't even get their bread and butter right?

[gordiano]

I really liked "Walking Tall" even if it was really short. Like an hour and 15 minutes

When the movie finished I just wanted to beat on somebody with a baseball bat 

Yeah, what the fuck was up with that. Like the shortest fucking full feature movie ever.......

[JaggyShortBuff]

Yeah, what the f**k was up with that. Like the shortest fucking full feature movie ever.......

Hoping for a new action star that flopped just like it should have......

[gordiano]

Hoping for a new action star that flopped just like it should have......

Actually, The Rock has that "it" factor. He has a great personality and good looks.


The problem is, those shitty scripts he takes on.

Last I heard, he was gonna do some Genie movie, much like Shaq's shit-fest kazzzaam...........

I shit you not.

[Wombat]

The Marine will bomb. Trust me.

It looks like a turd.

WWE needs to get their shit together. Stick to wrestling, not making b movies and shitty records.

Shit, right now even their wrestling sucks and has for about 5 years, so how the f**k are they going to "branch out" if they can't even get their bread and butter right?

yes well even if it does, their is no doubt that out of all the WWE past and present, Cena without a doubt has some talent...I believe that he will transition well into mainstream hollywood...The problem with the Rock is his height...He is just to tall for alot of roles...Cena on the other hand could play alot of different roles...

[gordiano]

yes well even if it does, their is no doubt that out of all the WWE past and present, Cena without a doubt has some talent...I believe that he will transition well into mainstream hollywood...The problem with the Rock is his height...He is just to tall for alot of roles...Cena on the other hand could play alot of different roles...

Hey, nothing against Cena.....he's got a good look.



I just think that The Rock has a better appeal. Then again, who knows?

[JaggyShortBuff]

It's Hollywood baby!!! Whoever has the best agent survives...!!!!

[gordiano]

It's Hollywood baby!!! Whoever has the best agent survives...!!!!

LOL!

No shit.

[JaggyShortBuff]

Its the truth in LA, why do you think I stick to the gulf coast even though many of my clients have wanted me to move to Cali.....??

[JasonH]

I hope John Cena does well - he does have a good look for the movies. Not sure about this Marine thing though but then Arnold started out the same way in acting. You can't go from being a rookie actor to being an A-list action tough-guy overnight.

[onlyme]

I hope John Cena does well - he does have a good look for the movies. Not sure about this Marine thing though but then Arnold started out the same way in acting. You can't go from being a rookie actor to being an A-list action tough-guy overnight.

Actually that is exactly what the Rock did.  He set an all-time record and in fact is listed in the Guiness Book as being the highest paid 1st time lead actor in history.  His role in the Scorpian King got him $5 million.  The Rock has natural appeal.  John Cena also has that appeal.  He can be funny.  The movie itslef probably won't do all that well but depending on what opens that weekend it could be #1.  It is a fairly low budget movie so it will definitely make a profit.  WHat the WWE is doing great is they are giving their athletes other ways to make money outside of wrestling.  That is brilliant.  Too bad the IFBB doens't care enough about their members to do that.

[JaggyShortBuff]

Actually that is exactly what the Rock did.  He set an all-time record and in fact is listed in the Guiness Book as being the highest paid 1st time lead actor in history.  His role in the Scorpian King got him $5 million.  The Rock has natural appeal.  John Cena also has that appeal.  He can be funny.  The movie itslef probably won't do all that well but depending on what opens that weekend it could be #1.  It is a fairly low budget movie so it will definitely make a profit.  WHat the WWE is doing great is they are giving their athletes other ways to make money outside of wrestling.  That is brilliant.  Too bad the IFBB doens't care enough about their members to do that.

IFBB=Monopoly Controlled

[gordiano]

Actually that is exactly what the Rock did.  He set an all-time record and in fact is listed in the Guiness Book as being the highest paid 1st time lead actor in history.  His role in the Scorpian King got him $5 million.  The Rock has natural appeal.  John Cena also has that appeal.  He can be funny.  The movie itslef probably won't do all that well but depending on what opens that weekend it could be #1.  It is a fairly low budget movie so it will definitely make a profit.  WHat the WWE is doing great is they are giving their athletes other ways to make money outside of wrestling.  That is brilliant.  Too bad the IFBB doens't care enough about their members to do that.

I agree with WWE giving their "stars" other opportunities.....i just wish it wasn't at the expense of their in ring product (their bread and butter)......

I've personally gone from buying their monthly ppv's, to buying one a year, and technically, it's not really one of their homegrown brands (ECW).

I also used to attend their shows, now, you couldn't comp me tickets and expect me to show up.

But you are right Keith, the IFBB doesn't give a shit about their competitors. It's as plain as day..........too bad the other bbers are too dumb to realize it, so they fight for whatever scraps fall off the IFBB's table........

[JasonH]

Actually that is exactly what the Rock did.  He set an all-time record and in fact is listed in the Guiness Book as being the highest paid 1st time lead actor in history.  His role in the Scorpian King got him $5 million.  The Rock has natural appeal.  John Cena also has that appeal.  He can be funny.  The movie itslef probably won't do all that well but depending on what opens that weekend it could be #1.  It is a fairly low budget movie so it will definitely make a profit.  WHat the WWE is doing great is they are giving their athletes other ways to make money outside of wrestling.  That is brilliant.  Too bad the IFBB doens't care enough about their members to do that.

Wow, didn't know that. Not bad going for the Rock there then. I remember as well in his movie "Welcome to the Jungle" when Arnie had a cameo at the beginning and wished him good luck, it was almost like he was handing over the reins to the Rock as the next Hollywood action hero. Sweet.

[Parker]

Wasn't John Cena on that reality show on UPN, where the people were the prey, and were hunted? I liked the concept it was funny as hell, using guns and bombs to hunt people. There was this guy on there, that I thought was Cena, he siad, "Welcome to Loserville, Population:You."

This was before the WWE picked him up.

[Bluto]

Hollywood lacks an arnold type in movies because Hollywood lacks arnold type movies. The 80's are gone.

[Slick Vic]

Dwayne Johnson is the shit

He's the only one who made a good transition from wrestler to actor.

[Playboy]

I would've said "the new Rock" acting wise, but the Rock's no Arnold.

If John Cena stays big and plays meatheads (provided his new/first movie "the Marine" doesn't bomb)  he could be "it".

Hollywood lacks an Arnold type in movies now.  Of course, some will say there will never be another arnold (and i agree), but we need a meathead in movies.

Absolutely not. That would be like comparing Diamonds to horse manore.

[SteelePegasus]

Absolutely not. That would be like comparing Diamonds to horse manore.

no, horse manore is more usefull the John Cena