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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena delights fans by reviving his Juan Cena persona in Mexico
WWE Undisputed Champion delighted his fans after reviving the old Juan Cena persona, treating his fans with a nostalgic surprise at the CCXP Mexico. The Cenation leader, who is busy with his farewell tour as he will bid goodbye to the ring forever in 2025, revived his comedic alter ego, Juan Cena, at the Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) while promoting for Peacemaker: Season 2, in Mexico City. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The star was last seen in action at WWE SmackDown, alongside his arch-rival Cody Rhodes, for qualifying in a much-anticipated match at the upcoming Money in the Bank premium live event, which is slated to air live from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. As per the confirmed match card, John Cena and Logan Paul are all set to team up to lock horns against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. John Cena revives his Juan Cena persona in Mexico John Cena has recently been in the limelight again for reviving his Juan Cena persona in Mexico. The event saw Cena don a vibrant Lucha Libre mask, reminiscing of his character that he briefly portrayed in 2010. Cena's appearance at CCXP Mexico wasn't limited to wrestling nostalgia. His main purpose at the show was to promote the upcoming season of the series alongside director James Gunn. DC STUDIOS e PEACEMAKER na CCXPMX 25 | Omelete Stage While speaking during CCXP Mexico, the host gave John Cena a Lucha Libre mask and prompted the WWE champion to bring Juan Cena on stage. laughed and thanked them for giving them , saying he wasn't sure if fans would want him to wear it, saying, 'Ah yes, Lucha Libre! Yes, thank you so much for the gift. But I don't think the fans would want me to wear the mask.' A hesitant John Cena, after a lot of teasing, finally wore the mask and screamed in excitement. Afterwards, Cena said it made him feel like a different person, like he had a secret identity. John Cena joked that no one could see him, saying, 'OOOOOH! How did that feel? I felt like another person. I felt like my secret identity. Yeah — you couldn't see me!' The 'Juan Cena' character made its debut back in 2010, during John Cena's intense feud with The Nexus. After being "fired" by Wade Barrett, Cena showed up at some non-televised events donning the Lucha Libre mask as 'Juan Cena', claiming to be a distant cousin of John Cena. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read : With his purple mask, this character brought a fun and memorable twist to WWE, even if it was only around for a short time. Unfortunately, Juan Cena never made a full TV run and was quickly dropped as the storyline progressed, but it became a cult-favorite for fans who liked it.
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DOCUMENTARY-STYLE SCI-FI/SUPERHERO FEATURE 'WARDEN'
Fantasy-Thriller Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on March 14, 2025 'What drew me to WARDEN was its reflection of society's deep fascination with heroes, and the hidden dangers that come with it. I love exploring 'what if' scenarios in unexpected ways.' — Filmmaker Marcus Alqueres LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 / / -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, proudly announces the release of the documentary-style sci-fi superhero feature, WARDEN, which is now available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting March 14, 2025. First introduced at Comic-Con Experience in São Paulo—the largest Comic-Con in the Americas—WARDEN generated strong early buzz and marks the feature film debut of Marcus Alqueres. No stranger to the superhero genre, Alqueres gained viral success with his short film THE FLYING MAN, which amassed over 25 million views, attracted major industry players, studios, and garnered widespread media coverage. WARDEN was produced on a shoestring budget, following the same independent approach--cost-effective production, bold storytelling, and uncompromised creative vision--that brought his short films critical and audience acclaim. WARDEN explores the real-world impact of an ordinary kid who discovers he has superpowers and decides he can save his ailing city and further impact the lives of those forever changed by the rise of the world's first superhero. Unlike traditional superhero tales, WARDEN focuses on the effect of a superhero's presence on ordinary people as it portrays the diverse reactions of those who love him, those who sell their souls for him, those who fight against him, and those who seek the truth amidst the chaos. Presented in a faux documentary style, WARDEN connects the rise of superhero stories with their fantasies of solitary, righteous figures working outside the system to bring justice. It also examines how such characters might influence society. WARDEN was developed by Lucasfilm veteran Steve Tzirlin and Jeff Juhasz—who also serves as executive producer and writer, respectively, on the newly released Amazon series SECRET LEVEL (2025)—and directed by Marcus Alqueres. WARDEN was produced by Steve Tzirlin, Marcus Alqueres, Jeff Juhasz, and Sarah Kinga Smith. The featured cast includes Giovanni de Lorenzi ('Warden'), Alli Willow ('Katarina Legero'), Antonio Saboia ('Romeu Filho'), Kukassa Kabengele ('Davi Lopes'), James Turpin ('Andy Baltz'), and Nathalia Florentino ('Alana Sati'). 'What drew me to WARDEN was its reflection of society's deep fascination with heroes—how we elevate them, place our faith in their power to save us, and the hidden dangers that come with it,' said filmmaker Marcus Alqueres. 'I love exploring 'what if' scenarios and reimagining familiar genres in unexpected ways, and WARDEN gave me the opportunity to do both.' 'The vision of director Marcus Alqueres as a filmmaker is visceral and provocative, with a fresh take on modern society's search for the hero it needs through a performance-driven lens,' said producer Sarah Kinga Smith. 'In a real-world-inspired narrative, Marcus' storytelling redefines heroism and deconstructs traditional notions of what it means to be a hero, challenging audiences to question the difference between the heroes we seek, the ones we create, and the ones we truly need.' Freestyle Digital Media negotiated the deal to acquire WARDEN directly with the filmmakers and Glen Reynolds of Circus Road Films. About Freestyle Digital Media The digital distribution unit of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, satellite, digital, and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record, and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films. Recent releases include ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK starring Emmy award-winning actress Liza Colón-Zayas from the hit FX series THE BEAR, ALL HAPPY FAMILIES starring Josh Radnor and Rob Huebel, the drama based on a novel THE GHOST TRAP starring Zak Steiner from EUPHORIA and Greer Grammer of AWKWARD, and the Weekly World News horror-comedy THE ZOMBIE WEDDING. Other Freestyle Digital Media titles include THE ROAD DOG starring comedian Doug Stanhope, SURVIVE starring HBO's GAME OF THRONES star Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins, the music documentary profiling blues guitar legends Jimmie Vaughan and Stevie Ray Vaughan, BROTHERS IN BLUES, DEAR ZOE starring Sadie Sink from the hit Netflix series STRANGER THINGS, Jessica Capshaw and Theo Rossi, the teen musical BEST SUMMER EVER featuring a fully integrated cast and crew of people with and without disabilities, produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary Steenburgen, and Ted Danson, and THE WEDDING YEAR starring Sarah Hyland and Anna Camp. PR CONTACT Amy Prenner The Prenner Group [email protected] Eric Peterkofsky Allen Media Group / Freestyle Digital Media Legal Disclaimer:
