WWE superstar John Cena has solidified his reputation as a renowned Hollywood actor and as one of the greatest professional wrestlers who has successfully transitioned from the wrestling world to the realm of acting. His most famous role is DC’s Peacemaker, and he has increased his domain as a versatile actor.
However, it was not just his acting skills that were the only noteworthy thing; instead, it was the paycheck that he received by playing the American anti-hero. Reportedly, he was the highest-paid cast member on that project.
How much was John Cena paid for Peacemaker?
John Cena has acted in numerous action and comedy films and is best known for his role as Peacemaker in James Gunn’s current DC Universe. The leader of Cenation initially started as a bodybuilder, later ventured into the wrestling industry, and eventually ended up joining WWF (the previous name of WWE when he joined) in October 2000.
In 2004, Cena won the WWF heavyweight championship, which marked the beginning of a wildly successful decade in the Stamford-based promotion. He established himself as the biggest name in the new WWE and mastered the craft of pro wrestling, becoming a 16-time WWE champion in various wrestling categories. However, after achieving all of his goals inside the squared circle, Cena began to look for a new career path. Following in the footsteps of The Rock and Dave Bautista, he decided to pursue acting.
All three former wrestlers-turned-actors have achieved great success, but they each have unique acting skills. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is known for his action hero roles, while Dave Bautista wants to explore more dramatic roles after playing secondary characters for a long time.
On the other hand, John Cena enjoys comedic roles and showcases his versatility in The New Peacemaker. In terms of earnings, Cena has a net worth of around $80 million, according to a report published on April 20, 2023, which includes his movie roles and WWE salary. He reportedly received a paycheck of $500,000 for his role as Peacemaker and earns an estimated $8.5 million annually from WWE. His payment for Peacemaker was the highest among the whole cast.
Take first look at John Cena’s peacemaker in “Mortal Kombat 1” video game
John Cena has made countless appearances in different media forms. He is now getting ready to enter the video game industry once again, but this time it’s not related to WWE. Instead, it is tied to the studio where he recently acted. The game he will feature in is Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1, published by Warner Bros. Games and released in 2023 by NetherRealm Studios, is the twelfth installment in the Mortal Kombat series. Following the release of Mortal Kombat in 2011, this is a reboot of the franchise. The game’s trailer even showcased WWE legend Batista. John Cena’s Peacemaker is now a playable character in Mortal Kombat 1, which has generated a lot of excitement among fans who are eagerly looking forward to trying it out. John Cena will be lending his voice to the character as well.
John Cena’s Peacemaker in ‘MORTAL KOMBAT 1’
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Fans were recently treated to a sneak peek of The Peacemaker, an exciting new character set to debut in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 update. Players are eagerly anticipating this edition, excited to immerse themselves in the new game and participate in thrilling battles. The developers have released a teaser for this new character.
The leader of Cenation has appeared in several WWE video games and even graced the cover a few times. Now, he is set to explore a new gaming environment where the level of violence promises to be cranked up a few notches.
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