John Cena Filming New Movie In August, WWE SummerSlam 2021 In Jeopardy?

Cena's new movie, Argylle, films in Europe this August, potentially clashing with SummerSlam.

by Andy H Murray
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John Cena has just been announced as part of the cast for Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn's new film, Argylle, joining the likes of Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bryan Cranston, Variety's K.J. Yossman reports.

This is relevant to the 16-time World Champion's pro wrestling career as filming commences in Europe this August, which could mean a potential clash with WWE SummerSlam 2021.

It's entirely possible that Cena won't have a scheduling conflict. The precise dates haven't been confirmed, production could conceivably begin after SummerSlam (21 August), and there's no guarantee that Cena would be needed from day one either. Nonetheless, this could potentially cause issues with his rumoured WWE comeback.

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The 44-year-old has been linked to a blockbuster match with Universal Champion Roman Reigns in Las Vegas. Nothing has been confirmed yet, though Cena recently commented that he was "unsure" of when, exactly, he'd return to WWE, though it is definitely going to happen at some point.

If it were to happen, Cena vs. Reigns would be amongst the biggest matches on the SummerSlam card. WWE is reportedly looking to load what should be its highest-attended show of the year up in order to create a WrestleMania-like spectacle.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.