Joe Rogan Experience #2423 - John Cena

John Cena is a WWE 17-time World Champion wrestler, bestselling author, and actor whose on-screen career includes installments of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, “The Suicide Squad,” and its spinoff series “Peacemaker.” https://www.wwe.com/superstars/john-cena Tony Hinchcliffe is a comedian, writer, actor, and host of the podcast and live show “Kill Tony.” His Netflix special, “Kill Tony: Kill or Be Killed,” is streaming now. https://www.tonyhinchcliffe.com https://www.youtube.com/@KillTony Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan Don’t miss out on all the action - Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up at https://dkng.co/rogan or with my promo code ROGAN GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit https://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit https://ccpg.org (CT), or visit https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

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Dec 5, 20252h 11mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: December 5, 2025
Duration: 2h 11m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
Watch on YouTube: ▶ Open ↗

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

John Cena is a WWE 17-time World Champion wrestler, bestselling author, and actor whose on-screen career includes installments of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, “The Suicide Squad,” and its spinoff series “Peacemaker.” https://www.wwe.com/superstars/john-cena Tony Hinchcliffe is a comedian, writer, actor, and host of the podcast and live show “Kill Tony.” His Netflix special, “Kill Tony: Kill or Be Killed,” is streaming now. https://www.tonyhinchcliffe.com https://www.youtube.com/@KillTony Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan Don’t miss out on all the action - Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up at https://dkng.co/rogan or with my promo code ROGAN GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit https://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit https://ccpg.org (CT), or visit https://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

SPEAKERS

John Cena
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Narrator
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Joe Rogan
host
Tony Hinchcliffe
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring John Cena and Narrator, Joe Rogan Experience #2423 - John Cena explores john Cena on failure, fame, gratitude, and the grind of wrestling John Cena joins Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe to discuss his journey from struggling gym employee to WWE icon and Hollywood actor, emphasizing how chance opportunities, relentless work, and a willingness to fail shaped his career. He details his decade-long attempt to learn Mandarin and the geopolitical backlash from a Taiwan comment, using it to illustrate the gap between language and cultural fluency. The conversation dives into the brutal physical and emotional demands of pro wrestling, parallels with stand-up comedy, and the importance of humility, accountability, and gratitude. Cena also explains his upcoming retirement from WWE, his philosophy on purpose and success, and how repairing relationships—especially with his father—matters more than titles.

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