If there's one thing that superstar John Cena proved when he assumed hosting duties on "Saturday Night Live", it's that his skills are not limited only inside the WWE ring. He's also got the wits and just enough funny bones to match the best from SNL's comedy circle.
Many critics feel that the episode pales in comparison with previous ones, with Alec Baldwin taking a break from his impersonation of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. However, they gave Cena rave reviews for his portrayals in each of the sketches he starred in.
Case in point: Vulture ended their weekly TV recap with glowing praise for the wrestler. "John Cena had a great showing: He's affable, charming, a natural live performer, and funny to boot. The sketches may not have soared, but Cena did."
Precisely because of his "great showing" that rumors of Cena's imminent exit from WWE became as pesky as ever. There have been numerous reports that the WWE's worries are increasing due to their star's schedule in the upcoming year, as Cena continues to catch the eye of Hollywood producers and directors.
In this year alone, Cena had supporting roles in comedy films "Trainwreck", "Sisters", and "Daddy's Home." He has two more movie projects lined up for 2017, namely "The Wall" and "The Pact." Though Cena is scheduled to appear on a WWE Live Event just after Christmas in New York, Jobs & Hire reports that WWE organizers are displeased with him taking a lot of time-off.
ESPN, however, reports that Cena remains resolute in his commitment to the WWE. The wrestler was quoted as saying, "Every single day that I don't have an outside obligation, I will fulfill any commitment that I have to WWE." He adds that every offer he accepts outside the wrestling ring should be geared towards promoting the WWE brand - a statement Cena feels no superstar has ever committed to in the company's sixty-four-year history.
