John Cena will battle Solo Sikoa today at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 in Saudi Arabia.
On a recent edition of WWE’s “After the Bell” podcast, Cena discussed the ongoing strike by the actors union (SAG-AFTRA) against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which started in July.
While Cena is unable to promote any of his recent projects or work due to the ongoing strike, there are still exceptions allowing union members to work on certain projects, especially if they are under a different union contract.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On receiving written permission that it was OK for him to return to WWE during the SAG-AFTRA strike: “I’m fortunate enough to have a lot of things on the movie and television side lined up. None of which that I can talk about because we’re in the middle of a labor dispute. The labor dispute happens, the Screen Actors Guild decides as an entirety, to go on strike, which either leaves me idle or asking questions of ‘What can I do? What is within my control?’ I wanted to see if it was okay to come back to tour, so we called the proper people at SAG, we got written legal okay that it would be okay to come back to WWE, and once I had that, then I could ask the question of ‘WWE, do you guys want me to come back and hang out for a little bit? So, here we are.”
On if there was any resistance to him returning to WWE during the strike: “I think at the beginning of the strike, and it’s been going on a long time, I hope it finally gets resolved soon and everybody is happy with it. At the beginning of the strikes, everyone was trepidatious on what can you do and what can’t you do. I know, along the path of the strike, there has also been some situations ‘well, we shouldn’t do this or this.’ I’m very grateful to have a home in WWE and grateful for the Screen Actors Guild to allow me to be part of it.”
SAG-AFTRA received its latest offer from the AMPTP yesterday, and negotiations are expected to continue this weekend.
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John Cena, the renowned professional wrestler and actor, is set to battle Solo Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 in Saudi Arabia. However, amidst this exciting event, Cena recently discussed the ongoing strike by the actors union (SAG-AFTRA) against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on WWE’s “After the Bell” podcast.
The strike, which began in July, has affected Cena’s ability to promote his recent projects or work. However, there are exceptions that allow union members to work on certain projects if they are under a different union contract. This has enabled Cena to return to WWE and participate in events like Crown Jewel.
During the podcast, Cena shared his experience of seeking permission to return to WWE during the strike. He explained that due to the labor dispute, he was unable to discuss his movie and television commitments. However, after receiving written legal permission from SAG-AFTRA, he reached out to WWE to inquire if they wanted him to come back and be part of the tour.
Cena also addressed any resistance he faced in returning to WWE during the strike. He acknowledged that at the beginning of the strike, there was uncertainty about what actions were permissible. However, he expressed gratitude for having a home in WWE and for SAG-AFTRA allowing him to be part of it.
The strike between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP is ongoing, with negotiations expected to continue. Both parties are working towards a resolution that satisfies the interests of all involved.
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As John Cena prepares for his match against Solo Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel 2023, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing his return to the ring. Despite the ongoing strike, Cena’s dedication to both his acting and wrestling careers is evident, and his ability to navigate the complexities of the labor dispute showcases his commitment to his craft.