WWE icon and Hollywood star John Cena. ARCHIVE
WWE legend and Hollywood actor John Cena is heading to Abu Dhabi for Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC).
Cena will appear at MEFCC at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on September 12 and 13, where fans will have opportunities to meet the wrestling and entertainment icon through the festival’s Meet the Stars programme.
Known for his catchphrase “You Can’t See Me”, Cena has built a career spanning professional wrestling, film, television, music and children’s literature.
The Massachusetts native first pursued professional bodybuilding before working as a limousine driver and eventually entering professional wrestling. He went on to become one of WWE’s biggest stars and a record 17-time world champion.
His career later expanded into Hollywood, with roles in films including The Suicide Squad, Fast & Furious, Barbie, Bumblebee and Superman.
Beyond the screen and wrestling ring, Cena has also written children’s books, worked as a producer and narrator for television sports productions and released a rap album titled You Can’t See Me. He is also recognised by Guinness World Records for granting the most wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by an individual.
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At the MEFCC, Cena will join Japanese actor Mackenyu, known internationally for his role as Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s One Piece, and Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo, who portrayed Chewbacca in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and played Lurch in Netflix’s Wednesday.
More celebrity announcements are expected in the days leading up to the festival.
MEFCC’s Meet the Stars zone will give fans the opportunity to interact with celebrity guests through signing sessions, photo opportunities and conversations. The festival will also feature celebrity panels, cosplay showcases, gaming activities, comics, collectibles and other pop culture experiences covering film, television, science fiction, anime, manga and gaming. Standard tickets start at Dh160 via
For tickets and event information, visit mefcc.com. ICA/Expat Media
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