John Cena always wanted to play a bad guy. Throughout his WWE career, they never let him turn on the good guys, but Fast 9 will see a brand new side of the 16x World Champion.

Vin Diesel’s character in the Fast Franchise has battled a few notable foes including those played by The Rock, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron. While John Cena prepares for his big debut in the Fast 9 film, he has big expectations.

John Cena recently told Collider that his villain in the Fast 9 film will be the best baddie in the history of the famous car-filled franchise.

“I certainly didn’t overlook the responsibility of the opportunity. I get to reap the rewards of this family who has poured the foundation and built the structure of a global delivering blockbuster. I get invited into the ninth installment to share the last name Toretto and to be Dom’s greatest adversary of all time. That is not lost. I think it has to start there. It has to start with respect. It goes back to what Justin says about earning your next chapter. I believe that’s a nice metaphor for life, as well. Everything we get should be earned. I was grateful enough to develop a relationship with Vin, and Vin was gracious enough to give me a chance. I forever thank him, and I always do, for betting on me.”

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The upcoming film directed by Justin Lin, will see Cena starring as Jakob, Vin Diesel’s on-screen brother. It was a very hard task to find the perfect man to play that role. In the end, Diesel is convinced that Paul Walker sent John Cena to them.

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Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News opened the door for a new opportunity for Jenkins. With a history in finance, he broke into the journalism game by writing on blogs and other freelance websites before branching into sports and entertainment news. Being in tune with pop culture doesn't mean it has to make sense, but he tries. Favorite bands include any group from Seattle who formed between 1991 and 1999. 5 Ozzfests under his belt and 12 Warped Tours, but his last concert was a bluegrass AC/DC cover band that was not 100% terrible.

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