John Cena’s swift metamorphosis from complete nudity to the likeness of a classical Greek philosopher was captured on camera at the Oscars.
The wrestler-turned-actor faced an uncomfortable scenario on Sunday when he was assigned a segment that demanded him to dash across the stage unclothed for the Best Costume Design category. However, the scene ended with Cena gingerly navigating the stage while holding onto the winner’s envelope to preserve his dignity.
The comedic twist was that Cena was in his birthday suit, ironically present to highlight the finest costumes in cinema, a scenario that Jimmy Kimmel had to intervene in.
When the nominee montage concluded and the camera returned to Jimmy and Cena onstage, the WWE star had miraculously transformed into a toga-like ensemble, a swift change that backstage personnel had to execute within seconds, captured by a camera at Vulture. This transition occurred in the darkness, a moment unseen during the broadcast, creating the illusion that Cena was still in the buff.
Interestingly, Cena became the second well-built celebrity to appear “naked” on television over the weekend, following Josh Brolin’s similar act during his hosting stint on ‘SNL,’ albeit with underwear intact.
Here’s to mature, muscular men proudly flaunting their assets—cheers!
