John Cena Brings Santa to Life in Netflix’s Christmas Gameday Preshow

John Cena didn’t just slide down chimneys this Christmas—he slid right into Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday preshow with a hilarious twist as Santa Claus.

The WWE legend turned Hollywood star brought the laughs in a promo where Santa was clearly feeling the modern-day grind, complaining about the “no fireplaces” problem in today’s homes. Classic Cena, right?

The festive skit kicked off Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas doubleheader, setting the stage for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans. It wasn’t just football, though. Netflix pulled out all the stops with appearances from Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Bert Kreischer, and Nate Bargatze. But let’s be real—Cena stole the show with his jolly red suit and those signature comedic chops.

And this isn’t just a one-and-done for Cena on Netflix. He’s back in a big way when WWE Raw premieres on the platform January 6. Cena’s set to headline the debut and keep fans entertained throughout his 2025 retirement tour. Yeah, Santa’s sleigh isn’t stopping anytime soon.

Netflix nailed the holiday vibes with Cena leading the charge. What did you think of his Santa spin? Drop your thoughts—and maybe your Christmas wish list—in the comments!