An Essex businessman and TV star has rubbed shoulders with a wrestling legend turned-Hollywood star as the actor promotes his latest movie.
Thomas Skinner, best known for his appearances on The Apprentice, met former WWE champion and Hollywood actor John Cena during promotional activity for Cena’s latest film, 'Matchbox: The Movie,' which was released on Apple TV today.
In a video shared on social media, Skinner described meeting Cena as an "absolute pleasure" and called him a "true gent."
Was an absolute PLEASURE to meet John Cena today. A true Gent, and here is so beautiful inspiring words from the man himself. Check out his new movie tomorrow, Matchbox : The Movie on Apple TV. Bosh❤️ https://t.co/MAJPvBaSfp
— Thomas Skinner ⚒ (@iamtomskinner) October 8, 2026
He also asked Cena to share some advice for people "having a tough time," to which Cena replied: "The powerful play goes on and you get to contribute a verse.
"In short, you are alive, and it will turn.
"And I think a good way to start the turn is to realise you are alive, because we are all just renting.
"I promise you that. It is inevitable.
"And look at that not with nihilism, look at that with gratitude.
"The gratitude to say I'm alive, and take even the toughest times if you get to turn that ship around.
"So just you opening your eyes, it's a good day."
The pair ended the video by shouting Skinner’s trademark catchphrase : “BOSH”.
Skinner met Cena as part of a promotional partnership for 'Matchbox: The Movie,' with the actor appearing live on Skinner's Whatnot channel to discuss the film and take part in a series of giveaways.
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Whatnot is an online marketplace and live-stream shopping platform where Skinner regularly sells products.
He shared his excitement on social media ahead of the meeting, posting: "I’ve been a massive John Cena fan for years, so to get the opportunity to actually meet the man himself and have him LIVE on my Whatnot channel, Bosh Market, is absolutely unreal."
Matchbox: The Movie is an American action comedy directed by Sam Hargrave (Extraction) and based on the popular Mattel toy brand.
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