WWE Superstar John Cena's performance in the new Peter Farrelly comedy 'Ricky Stanicky' has received praise from critics. The film, which has been in development for 15 years, revolves around the concept of accidentally lighting a house on fire and Cena plays the role of 'Rock Hard' Rod, a washed-up Atlantic City celebrity impressionist hired to play the imaginary fourth friend of three pre-teen boys. The movie has a juvenile sensibility reminiscent of Farrelly's earlier films like 'Dumb & Dumber' and 'There's Something About Mary.' However, it has been described as lacking the charm and artfulness of those films and feels like a lesser 2000s comedy. Cena's performance is considered a bright spot, bringing unexpected depth and pathos to his character. Director Peter Farrelly has previously praised Cena as 'the most prepared actor' he has ever worked with, and this latest review further solidifies Cena's talent as an actor. 'Ricky Stanicky' also stars William H. Macy and has a running time of 112 minutes. The film is rated R for language, drug content, and sexual material. [a36e7545] [d29950f0] [937ff185]
In other entertainment news, Sami Zayn, a professional wrestler, performed his first-ever comedy show at the Avalon in Hollywood as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival. He opened the show with a 20-minute stand-up routine, sharing stories from his past and discussing the connection between comedy and wrestling. He was joined by guests Tony Hinchcliffe and Ron Funchess. During the show, Johnny Knoxville heckled Zayn, but their feud was interrupted by Becky Lynch, who made a surprise appearance. The show ended with a segment called 'So You Think You Can Promo,' where three audience members competed to deliver a 45-second promo. Zayn received positive feedback and expressed his enjoyment of the experience. The event took place on May 12, 2024. [84c0404e]
The upcoming Money in the Bank event could see Hollywood's Johnny Knoxville crashing the scene. The feud between Sami Zayn and Knoxville may escalate, potentially impacting Zayn's Intercontinental Championship defense against Bron Bekker. Knoxville indicated that he'll be in Toronto during the Money in the Bank event, and there's a chance he'll be present at the PPV. Zayn has been teasing a potential rematch against Knoxville, and it looks like the match might finally happen following Money in the Bank. Knoxville might end up interfering during Zayn's match against Bekker, further escalating their feud. [b0b8dd5f]