WWE superstar John Cena has a new movie opening Friday. In 12 Rounds, a killer puts him through the paces. That's nothing compared to the fight he faces at Wrestlemania 25 on April 5.

"I have a Triple Threat match with the world heavyweight champion Edge and a seven foot, five hundred pound giant named The Big Show," Cena said. "I'd like to think that on that day I do pretty well, but I'm sure if you asked those two guys they'll tell you the same."

If you remember watching Hulk Hogan fight Andre the Giant, it's okay to feel old when you see the number 25 following Wrestlemania. It has indeed become a well oiled machine for the WWE.

"That's one event that we prepare all year for. We start preparing for Wrestlemania 26 the day that Wrestlemania 25 is over. So as a performer it truly is the grandest stage. It's like being in the Super Bowl. You prepare for every game, but when you're in the Super Bowl there's just something special about it. It's just another game and the coach will try to tell you, 'Hey, lets just run the plays like we usually do' but if you're in the Final Four or you're in the Super Bowl there's a certain amount of magic to that."



So if they start planning Wrestlemania 26 on April 6, when do they start planning Summer Slam? "Those are cogs in the big wheel. Summer Slam, The Survivor Series and The Rumble, those are all considered three of the big four, but it all comes down to Mania. Right now even with that stuff even in the very near future it's all systems go for Wrestlmania."

Story/Interview by Fred Topel

Starpulse contributing writer