Forget the ring—John Cena traded his signature WWE moves for a seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Wednesday, joining an A-list lineup of celebrities soaking in the summer tennis vibes.
The wrestling legend-turned-Hollywood actor looked right at home among Britain’s elite, sitting beside his wife Shay Shariatzadeh as they took in the action on Centre Court.
From Red Carpet to Royal Box
The 48-year-old star is in town for a special screening of his latest movie Heads of State, but clearly made time for some iconic British culture.
Cena, dressed to impress, was spotted with 36-year-old Shay, who’s been by his side since the couple married in 2020.
The pair looked relaxed and totally in sync as they enjoyed a rare break from the spotlight.
Celebrity Line-Up Steals the Show
Cena wasn’t the only familiar face soaking up the Wimbledon magic.
The Royal Box on Wednesday was packed with big names from across sports, film, and music.
Some of the standout guests included:
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Dominic Cooper – The British actor known for Mamma Mia and roles in the Marvel universe
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Tom Daley – Olympic gold medal-winning diver
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Tommy Fleetwood – Pro golfer and Ryder Cup hero
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Dave Grohl – Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer
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Roy Hodgson – Longtime football manager and ex-England boss
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Olivia Rodrigo – Fresh from headlining Glastonbury with her British boyfriend Louis Partridge
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Thomas Tuchel – Current manager of England’s men’s football team
With that much star power courtside, it’s fair to say the off-court action was almost as gripping as the matches themselves.
What’s Happening on the Courts
Of course, the day wasn’t just about celebrity sightings.
It was another packed schedule across Wimbledon’s famous grass courts.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what went down on the main courts:
Centre Court Highlights
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Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Marie Bouzkova
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Oliver Tarvet (GB) took on Carlos Alcaraz (2)
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Emma Raducanu (GB) faced off against Marketa Vondrousova
Court 1 Action
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Cameron Norrie (GB) battled Frances Tiafoe (12)
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Katie Boulter (GB) met Solana Sierra
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Taylor Fritz (5) clashed with Gabriel Diallo
Other Notable Matches
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Naomi Osaka returned to face Katerina Siniakova
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Andrey Rublev (14) vs Lloyd Harris
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Jasmine Paolini (4) vs Kamilla Rakhimova
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Felix Auger-Aliassime (25) vs Jan-Lennard Struff
And that’s just scratching the surface—doubles matches and rising stars also filled the schedule on Courts 4, 12, and 18.