John Cena Thanks Shah Rukh Khan For Inspiring Him, Responds To Actor's 'Rockstar' Remark

Hollywood superstar and WWE legend John Cena has once again expressed his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. After SRK called him a 'rock star' during his recent #AskSRK session on X, Cena responded with heartfelt

gratitude, thanking the Bollywood icon for inspiring him both personally and professionally.

John Cena-SRK's heartwarming exchange

Shah Rukh Khan, who turns 60 on November 2, kicked off his birthday celebrations early with his trademark humour and warmth during an interactive #AskSRK session on X (formerly Twitter). The superstar fielded dozens of fan questions ranging from his films and fitness to his upcoming celebrations.When a fan asked him to describe WWE legend John Cena in one word, SRK promptly replied, “He is a rock star. Very humble and kind.”The response quickly went viral, and John Cena himself took to X to react to SRK’s words. The wrestler-actor wrote, “Will never forget your kindness and our conversation. Thank you for the constant inspiration to me personally and your fans around the world! @iamsrk.”

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John Cena's admiration for Shah Rukh Khan

According to a previous interview with ANI, John Cena had revealed just how deeply Shah Rukh Khan’s words impacted him in life. He shared that he was 'starstruck and emotional' upon meeting SRK in person at the Ambani wedding."He (Shah Rukh) did a Ted Talk that found me at the right time in my life and his words were beyond inspirational to me. They helped orchestrate a change in my life. And since that change, I've been able to recognise all the jackpots that I've been given and been grateful and work hard to make sure I don't waste them," Cena had said.The wrestler further recalled the emotional moment of meeting SRK, adding, "It was just such an emotional moment to be able to shake a person's hand that affects your life so drastically and tell them specifically what they did. He was amazing. He couldn't have been more empathetic and kind and sharing. It really was wonderful. I was awestruck, starstruck. It was fantastic."Their mutual respect continues to win hearts, proving that inspiration truly knows no borders and SRK's charm is truly international!