The world is reeling under a crisis right now with Russia and Ukraine in an armed conflict with each other and it is unambiguous that people would not take kindly to people trying to cash in on this tragic occurrence for their own benefit or belittle the incident. So, when internationally famous wrestler and actor John Cena used the conflict to promote his new series, it understandably drew backlash from people.
“If I could somehow conjure the abilities of a real-life Peacemaker, I think today would be a fantastic moment to do so,” Cena tweeted only hours after Russia invaded Ukraine following a months-long build-up of forces on the Russian-Ukrainian border. Cena was referring to the eponymous title character of the HBO Max show.
If I could somehow summon the powers of a real life #Peacemaker I think this would be a great time to do so.— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 24, 2022
This move by Cena was seen as a way to divert public attention to his ‘Peacemaker’ series by cashing in on a tragic occurrence. People thought it was highly insensitive of him to promote his show this way when people in Ukraine are dying or on the verge of death and destruction. It has been reported that over 100 people have died as a result of Russia’s invasion, with over 170 injured.
I’m just saying there is never an appropriate moment to say this, especially now.— Not that Asian dude (@geesubay) February 24, 2022
now is not the time to make this about your CW-tier show— cinnamon bun (@notsofiacoppola) February 24, 2022
I hope you didn’t mean to come off as disrespectful by using this to promote your show . You don’t have the powers of peacemaker but you do have the power of money and status. Please donate to help Ukraine or spread the link to donate.— Natynat (@natynaty0620) February 24, 2022
Why are you using a war to advertise a show? We are reaching new lows with this IP…— Toxicgrigo will #ReleaseTheAyerCut (@residentgrigo) February 24, 2022
However, not all the comments he received were negative. There were a few who believed that the actor’s thoughts came from the right place and defended him saying he was allowed to express his thoughts.
Why are people hating on this tweet, he just says he wants to be a real life Peacemaker so he could fix the ongoing war issues.I mean, I don’t know what Peacemaker would do about it rn but the tweet definitely comes from a good place!— Nadir (@NadirBSaleem) February 24, 2022
OMG! How many people in the comments with high morals, are they a holy dove with the right to scold an Actor who is not doing anything wrong, does he not have the right to express himself like normal people? — Jorge Berzosa (@BerzosaJorge1) February 24, 2022
This is not the first time Cena has received backlash for his statements. Cena has been slammed in the past for his backing of the Chinese Communist Party. Back in May, he made news when he apologised to China for referring to Taiwan as a country, as reported by New York Times. Because the Communist Party of China believes Taiwan to be a part of China, referring to Taiwan as a separate entity is considered derogatory and disrespectful in China.
The character of Peacemaker played by Cena in the HBO Max series, which is a comic character by DC, made its first live-action appearance in last year’s DC flick The Suicide Squad.
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