As you likely have noticed, John Cena hasn't been on our television every week for Monday Night Raw. Today, we have found out the reason for his time off is for him to host a TV show:
Honored to host #AmericanGrit – A new TV series guiding 16 contestants through military & survival-themed challenges. Coming soon to @FOXTV!
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 18, 2015
WWE.com details the show as:
"WWE Superstar John Cena is joining forces with Fox and Leftfield Pictures for a brand-new and unique 10-episode reality competition. “American Grit’ will split 16 of the country’s toughest men and women into four teams as they work together to face a variety of military-grade and survival-themed challenges"
"Cena has recruited an elite group of mentors from the nation’s most exclusive military units that will push these civilians beyond their limits. These mentors, known as “The Cadre,” include Rorke Denver, Noah Galloway, Tawanda “Tee” Hanible and Nick “The Reaper” Irving. These real-life heroes represent diverse backgrounds and top branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and will impart their first-hand knowledge and experiences to enable their teams to leave no one behind.At the end of each episode, teams will have to overcome “The Circus” – a punishing, endurance-based obstacle course designed to break the weakest competitors. It is the ultimate test of strength, stamina, the human spirit and teamwork, because one team has the chance to win a $1 million dollar prize" (WWE.COM - FULL ARTICLE LINK)
John Cena will be the host of American Grit, a new military themed reality competition. It actually seems like it will be a decent show and something we haven't really seen before in a reality competition. Not sure if Cena is doing this because his body is banged up or he is really invested in this show. I personally will be tuning in to watch Cena and this new show.
What about you? Thoughts on the show and Cena taking time off? Leave us a comment below and let's discuss!