Fresh off his viral Oscars 2024 moment, John Cena has yet again showcased his acting skills in another unique way with a video alongside soccer star Erling Haaland.
In a video call, Cena posed as the Norweigan striker, who currently plays for Manchester City. Cena went all out for the video as he donned a Man City shirt, scarf, and a long blonde wig to match the soccer star. Cena’s cosplay was complete with a glass of milk, which Haaland has claimed to be one of his favorite drinks.
You can't see me?! @ErlingHaaland takes a call from his secret super fan, @JohnCena. pic.twitter.com/tcgRK69CQa
— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 19, 2024
In the video, the pair spoke about Manchester City’s upcoming tour of the U.S. that’ll kick off later this year. Haaland seemed far from impressed with John’s costume, telling the 16-time WWE World Champion “You have to stop doing this.”
Who is Erling Haaland?
Haaland is considered one of, if not the best soccer stars currently playing. Last year, Haaland broke the record for the most goals scored by a player in a single season, with 36.
His athletic prowess on the pitch is hardly a surprise, given that he is the son of Alfie Haaland, who played soccer for Norway, and women’s heptathlon athlete Gry Marita Braut. His cousins Jonatan Braut Brunes and Albert Tjåland are also professional footballers.
When Wrestling Met Soccer
Cena’s video with Haaland is hardly the first time soccer and wrestling have come together. In 2015, Wayne Rooney appeared at a UK edition of Monday Night Raw and would slap Wade Barrett.
Jose Mourinho appeared on an episode of Raw in 2007. The then-Chelsea boss was spotted by Shane McMahon, who proceeded to mock the Portuguese coach.
José Mourinho in the WWE is till date one of the most random crossovers ever. pic.twitter.com/wd3GTDz9tf
— Blue Season News (@YourBlueSeason) September 23, 2022
In 2016, Tim Weise, a former German goalkeeper, retired from soccer to retrain as a wrestler. He’d debut for WWE not long after.
Congratulations on your first @WWE victory @Tim_Wiese! You're really doing that nickname 'The Machine' justice! ?????? #WWEMunich pic.twitter.com/LvoUUSdIPd
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) November 3, 2016