Who is John Cena's stunt double?
As a 16-time world champion, he is tied with Ric Flair for the most reigns in WWE history. Cena could potentially break this record at some point down the road.
Cena started his wrestling career in 1999, when he performed for Ultimate Pro Wrestling. He was eventually signed to WWE in 2001, having been assigned to the company's developmental brand, Ohio Valley Wrestling.
He then debuted on SmackDown in 2002 with his famous "ruthless aggression" promo. Cena later rose to stardom with his popular gimmick as the Doctor of Thuganomics; his memorable raps entertained the fans on a weekly basis.
In time, John became Vince McMahon's main star, altering his gimmick along the way to a more family-friendly character. Despite the polarizing WWE audience, Cena's impact in the company and in the ring was undeniable.
There was nobody quite like Cena, who rightfully became WWE's poster boy throughout the 2000's and 2010's. He was the man they could rely on to main event their shows and represent the company outside of the ring.
Stephanie McMahon congratulates John Cena moments after his first WWE Championship victory https://t.co/gMjMcG7JKc
Given Cena's success in WWE, it was only a matter of time before he came a crossover star in the entertainment world.
John Cena's first taste of acting in a main role came in October 2006, when he starred in the WWE-made film The Marine. Since then, he has become a huge hit in the world of cinema, also starring in the likes of Fred: The Movie, Sisters and Blockers.
The former WWE Champion recently appeared in DC Comics' The Suicide Squad where he played the character Peacemaker, which has now been adapted into its own series. In these particular types of roles, despite being a WWE Superstar, Cena relies on a stunt double to perform the riskier moves.
So who is John Cena's stunt double?
Actor Spencer Thomas is Cena's stunt double; he has performed as the beloved star in The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. Spencer was also Cena's stunt double in Bumblebee, Playing with Fire and Project X-Traction.
How was Spencer Thomas' experience of working as John Cena's stunt double?
Photos of @JohnCena on set of Project X with his stunt double. https://t.co/gWf5QUOYhS
Spencer Thomas recently spoke with Men's Health to discuss his role as Cena's stunt double, and what it was like initially working with him:
"At first, I felt that stuntmen are behind the scenes, and actors don’t want to know you or don’t care to know you. I was wrong, at least about John. He was actually genuinely interested in me and what I was doing and the sacrifices I was making to make the movies. So it definitely taught me to kind of be a little more outspoken." (h/t Men's Health)
Spencer also revealed in the interview that he is currently working on John Cena's ninth film. He added that they have also partnered up on several commercials, so they clearly have a strong working relationship.