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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A Twist of Fate: How John Cena nearly missed his WWE destiny
Image via WWE John Cena was almost about to not get into wrestling, which could have led to WWE not getting their 'GOAT.' WWE has seen many top stars define eras and generations. One of the biggest names in that conversation has been none other than John Cena. The Unseen 17 has emerged as one of the biggest attractions in professional wrestling, as the face of WWE. However, the company would have missed out on 'The Greatest of All Time' had Cena decided to go a different direction at the same time he encountered. John Cena almost missed out on wrestling due to his other aspirations In a candid conversation with Stephanie McMahon on her new show, Stephanie's Places, The Champ shared an interesting story about his days of struggle. After becoming inclined to the world of physical activity, John Cena wanted to join the Marine Corps, which he believed would be a perfect fit for his aspirations. Cena decided to sign up for the Marines and was set to go there. However, his friend invited him to a training session in Orange County that same weekend. The Face that Runs the Place chose to go there instead and immediately fell in love with wrestling upon seeing the ring. It was then that he decided to do a regular job on the weekdays and pursue wrestling on the weekends. Cena said, "I wanted to remain physical and I wanted to keep at a top level of performance ...think by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Girls Show Their Perfect Figure In These Sport Photos Take At Perfect Time True Edition Undo the Marines, they pretty seem that they would do that. So I was going to drive down and sign up, and literally the weekend I was going to go. My buddy was like, 'Hey, we are training in Orange County, would you wanna do that?' I said I'll take a look at that ... and I remember driving to LA Box, it's a one-storey glass building and I could see the ring through the glass and I was like, 'I will deal with the suck, Monday to Friday because on the weekends, I'll be a Superhero and that's how I approached it. " Had John Cena decided to go for the Marines that weekend, WWE would have never gotten one of its marquee names, and the wrestling world would have looked very different. However, Cena chose to attend that training session, and in doing so, he joined WWE. Twenty-five years later, he is now known as the GOAT, currently holding the record as the 17-time WWE Champion. Also read: Two shocking title changes shake the WWE NXT landscape Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Thalapathy Vijay Pays Last Respect To Goundamani's Wife Shanthi
Last Updated: Vijay paid a visit to Goundamani's Chennai residence to offer his condolences to the family. Shanthi was 67. Veteran Tamil actor-comedian Goundamani's wife, Shanthi, died on Monday, May 5. She reportedly passed away due to her ill health at 67. As the regional film industry joined the actor in mourning and sending him condolences, actor Thalapathy Vijay paid a visit to Goundamani's Chennai home to pay his last respects. TVK leader and Tamil superstar Vijay was spotted at Goundamani's residence, where Shanthi's mortal remains were kept for the final rites. In a touching photo shared by one of the actor's fan pages on X, Vijay was seen embracing Goundamani. The image quickly spread across social media, with fans appreciating Vijay's thoughtful gesture towards the actor-comedian during such a difficult phase. Actor and TVK President Thalapathy Vijay pays heartfelt tribute in person to the late wife of veteran actor Goundamani 🙏🏼 — Tamil Nadu Vijay Fans Club (@TNVFC_OFFI) May 5, 2025 Goundamani's long-time comedy partner, Senthil, also came to pay his respects to Shanthi. The duo's legendary comic timing has made them one of the most loved pairs in Tamil cinema. Actor Sathyaraj also visited Goundamani's home in Chennai. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the media and said that Shanthi was like his 'sister". Goundamani's wife, Shanthi, was hospitalised for two days before her passing. She was suffering from an undisclosed medical condition. She is survived by her husband and their two daughters, Sumithra and Selvi. Goundamani and Shanthi had tied the knot in 1963. Goundamani, born Subramaniyan Karuppaiya, is one of the legendary comedians in Tamil cinema. Having made his debut in acting in the 1960s, he is best known for his partnership with Senthil. Over the course of his career, he has acted in hundreds of films and was at the peak of his career for 40 years. Most recently, he was seen in the film Otha Votu Muthaiya. As for Vijay, the 50-year-old actor was last seen on-screen in the film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the action thriller saw Vijay in dual roles. Up next, he will be seen in Jana Nayagan, a political thriller directed by H. Vinoth. The film will also feature Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead roles, alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and others in other key roles. The film is expected to hit the theatres on January 9, 2026, and is reportedly Vijay's final movie before he turns his focus fully on politics. First Published:
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vijay Faces Ultimate Fan Moment As Man Jumps Down From A Tree At His Rally
Last Updated: Actor Vijay was campaigning for his political party in Coimbatore when a fan decided to surprise him by jumping on his car from a tree above! Talk about an unexpected fan moment! Actor Vijay was out campaigning for his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Coimbatore on Saturday when he got the shock of his life. While waving to his supporters, a fan decided to take things up a notch by literally jumping down from a tree and landing on Vijay's vehicle! The whole thing was caught on camera, and the videos quickly made their way around the internet. In a video captured by Sun News, Vijay can be seen waving at a massive crowd surrounding his vehicle, eager to meet him. Everything's going smoothly when suddenly, there's a commotion behind him. Vijay turns around just in time to see a fan dramatically jumping down from a tree and landing right on his vehicle. The actor's face says it all as he is in pure shock for a moment. However, he quickly helps the fan up and offers him a scarf in the party's colours. As if that wasn't enough excitement, another fan gets the courage to climb onto the vehicle to meet Vijay, clearly inspired by the first guy's bold move. At this point, Vijay starts heading inside while his security team scrambles to keep the situation under control and prevent any more fans from scaling the vehicle. Vijay, who kicked off his acting career as a child artist in 1984 with Vetri and then took on his first lead role in 1992's Naalaiya Theerpu, was most recently seen in Venkat Prabhu's 2024 film The Greatest of All Time. His next film, Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth, will also star Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Mamitha Baiju. Along with his work in cinema, Vijay is gearing up to dive into politics with TVK, as he plans to contest in the 2026 elections and make his mark in the political arena. First Published:
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Vijay's Coimbatore rally takes a shocking turn: Fan jumps from tree to meet Tamil star. Watch viral video
During a political rally in Coimbatore, actor-turned-politician Vijay was left shocked when a fan dramatically jumped from a tree onto his vehicle. The incident, captured on video, quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions online. Vijay, who is campaigning for his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), helped the fan and later moved inside his vehicle as security controlled the crowd. Meanwhile, Vijay's 2005 film Sachin was re-released for its 20th anniversary and has crossed Rs 11 crore at the box office. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Vijay's Political Aspirations and Film Career 'Sachin' Re-release Achieves Impressive Box Office Collection Actor-turned-politician Vijay was left stunned during his political campaign in Coimbatore on Saturday when a fan dramatically jumped down from a tree onto his vehicle. Vijay, who was campaigning for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was seen interacting with a large crowd when the unexpected incident a video shared by Sun News, Vijay can be seen waving to supporters when a commotion from behind draws his attention. Turning around, he watches in shock as a fan jumps from a tree onto his caravan. After recovering from the surprise, Vijay quickly helps the fan to his feet and even offers him a scarf bearing the party's this, another fan attempts to climb onto the vehicle, prompting Vijay to retreat inside as his security personnel step in to control the situation. The incident highlighted the immense passion of his supporters but also raised concerns about crowd safety at political video of the fan's daring move quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking a range of reactions. Some users criticized the behavior, questioning the extreme lengths some fans go to. A comment speculated about the authenticity of the act, saying, "It is planned it seems?"Vijay, who started his acting career as a child artist in 1984 with Vetri and transitioned to lead roles with Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992, recently appeared in Venkat Prabhu's 2024 film The Greatest of All Time. His upcoming and final acting project will be Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth, featuring a star-studded cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Mamitha by Venkat K Narayanan under KVN Productions, the film is scheduled for a Pongal 2026 release, with Vijay's shooting portion expected to conclude by the end of April. With plans to contest in the 2026 elections, Vijay is preparing to transition fully into a political career with Vijay's 2005 film Sachin was re-released in theaters on April 18 to mark its 20th anniversary. The romantic-comedy film, directed by John Mahendran and starring Genelia opposite Vijay, was warmly received by fans. Reports indicate that over 59,000 tickets were booked via BookMyShow, and the re-release has collected over Rs 11 crore so far. The film also featured performances by Bipasha Basu, Vadivelu, Santhanam, Raghuvaran, Thalaivasal Vijay, and others.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay's Coimbatore rally takes a shocking turn: Fan jumps from tree to meet Tamil star. Watch viral video
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was left stunned during his political campaign in Coimbatore on Saturday when a fan dramatically jumped down from a tree onto his vehicle. Vijay, who was campaigning for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was seen interacting with a large crowd when the unexpected incident occurred. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" In a video shared by Sun News, Vijay can be seen waving to supporters when a commotion from behind draws his attention. Turning around, he watches in shock as a fan jumps from a tree onto his caravan. After recovering from the surprise, Vijay quickly helps the fan to his feet and even offers him a scarf bearing the party's colors. Following this, another fan attempts to climb onto the vehicle, prompting Vijay to retreat inside as his security personnel step in to control the situation. The incident highlighted the immense passion of his supporters but also raised concerns about crowd safety at political events. The video of the fan's daring move quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking a range of reactions. Some users criticized the behavior, questioning the extreme lengths some fans go to. A comment speculated about the authenticity of the act, saying, "It is planned it seems?" — sunnewstamil (@sunnewstamil) Vijay's Political Aspirations and Film Career Vijay, who started his acting career as a child artist in 1984 with Vetri and transitioned to lead roles with Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992, recently appeared in Venkat Prabhu's 2024 film The Greatest of All Time. His upcoming and final acting project will be Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth, featuring a star-studded cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Mamitha Baiju. Produced by Venkat K Narayanan under KVN Productions, the film is scheduled for a Pongal 2026 release, with Vijay's shooting portion expected to conclude by the end of April. With plans to contest in the 2026 elections, Vijay is preparing to transition fully into a political career with TVK. 'Sachin' Re-release Achieves Impressive Box Office Collection Meanwhile, Vijay's 2005 film Sachin was re-released in theaters on April 18 to mark its 20th anniversary. The romantic-comedy film, directed by John Mahendran and starring Genelia opposite Vijay, was warmly received by fans. Reports indicate that over 59,000 tickets were booked via BookMyShow, and the re-release has collected over Rs 11 crore so far. The film also featured performances by Bipasha Basu, Vadivelu, Santhanam, Raghuvaran, Thalaivasal Vijay, and others.
