Top AEW Star, Known to Call Out WWE, Makes a Jaw-dropping Comment on John Cena’s Acting Skills: “Does Not Surprise Me in the Least”

Published 03/31/2022, 6:30 PM EDT

Former WWE Superstars who left the company under controversial circumstances have never backed away from calling out WWE. One such former Superstar is CM Punk, and he’s been taking shots at WWE, until he didn’t when it came to John Cena.

As seen in a YouTube video, Punk remembers the time he spoke to James Gunn about Cena. Upon hearing Gunn’s words, he had nothing but praise for The Champ.

“I read James Gunn said something like John Cena is the best improv actor he’s worked with. That does not surprise me in the least. You know, we do it every week, for decades. Not surprised John’s killing it.”

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To be honest, Punk isn’t wrong. Pro-wrestlers have to play a certain character whenever they cut promos or are in the ring or in front of the camera. These characters are often very different from who they are in real-life.

Additionally, cutting a good promo means having good acting skills, excellent mic work, fantastic memory, and supreme confidence in front of the camera and a huge crowd. Considering Cena has cut mind-blowing promos throughout his pro-wrestling career, it’s not at all surprising that he’s good at acting.

Coming to being the best at improv, WWE shows do not have retakes like Hollywood movies. If a Superstar forgets a line, they need to come up with a new line on the spot. They need to continue the promo and add sentences that ultimately allow their rivals to give the scripted answer. It’s not easy being a pro-wrestler!

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John Cena has high praise for a different AEW pro-wrestler

While CM Punk has showered Cena with praise, The Champ has a different level of respect for Max Caster.

During an interview with Forbes, he revealed that he is absolutely stunned with the way Caster raps. And, that he does it much better than he has ever done.

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“He is very gifted. He’s gifted enough to rhyme to the beat live, where I kind of did my stuff a cappella to let the punchlines sink in.” H/t Forbes

Additonally, Cena personally reached out to Caster to let him know that his work is spectacular, and wished him well for the future!

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While it’s a given that John Cena may never join AEW, it’s great that he’s watching AEW’s product!

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Shuvangi is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. She has over 2000 published WWE articles and also has experience in content operations with Forbes. Having completed her undergraduation from Royal Holloway, University of London, Shuvangi is closely aligned to the fitness industry, having amateur skills levels in tennis and basketball while rowing at a regatta level.

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Top AEW Star, Known to Call Out WWE, Makes a Jaw-dropping Comment on John Cena’s Acting Skills: “Does Not Surprise Me in the Least”

John Cena has high praise for a different AEW pro-wrestler

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