John Cena Says Eric Andre Has What It Takes to Succeed in WWE: ‘A Gifted Physical Comedian and a Storyteller’

John Cena is already envisioning a future for his Little Brother co-star inside a WWE ring. In a recent interview with ETalk, Cena made clear he believes Eric Andre has the tools to thrive as a professional wrestler, offering some encouraging words for the comedian-turned-potential-Superstar.

“The advice would be, follow your dream,” Cena said, adding that Andre is “a gifted physical comedian and a storyteller” — two qualities that translate directly to success in pro wrestling. It’s high praise coming from someone who spent two decades building one of the most recognizable careers in WWE history.

The comments came as the two are promoting their upcoming Netflix film Little Brother, set to debut on the streaming platform on Friday, June 26. Andre is best known as the creator and host of The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim, a long-running absurdist comedy program that has earned him a devoted following. His chaotic, unpredictable on-screen energy isn’t entirely unlike the kind of character work that can connect with a WWE audience.

Cena, who has steadily transitioned into a prominent Hollywood career while maintaining his connection to WWE, is currently in the middle of a farewell tour with the company. His endorsement of Andre may be more casual than a formal pitch, but given Cena’s standing in both the entertainment and wrestling worlds, it’s the kind of comment that tends to get people talking. Whether Andre ever seriously pursues a WWE stint remains to be seen, but Cena clearly thinks the instincts are already there.