John Cena isn’t here for surprise performances, especially with out a proper introduction. The actor and former WWE star found himself in an ungainly viral moment after TikTok personality Harry Daniels approached him inside a restaurant and immediately launched right into a song. Harry Daniels, known for serenading celebrities in public, didn’t ease into the interaction, jumping straight into Taylor Swift’s “Invisible String” without saying hello.
John Cena Stops TikToker Mid-Song With Polite Clapback
It didn’t take long for Cena to step in and redirect the situation. Only seconds into the performance, the 48-year-old stood up and made it clear he preferred a more respectful approach.
“Let’s start with a hello. How are you doing? Nice to satisfy you, I’m John,” he said, extending his hand.
After Daniels introduced himself, Cena continued the conversation with an issue that caught viewers’ attention, asking, “Would you wish to sing now?”
Cena Ends Awkward Moment With Brutal Honesty
The interaction only grew more uncomfortable as Cena pressed for clarity. When Daniels explained his reasoning, “Because I sing to everyone. It’s my job,” Cena didn’t hold back his response.
“And for what purpose?” he asked before ultimately shutting it down. “Well, I’m not buying what you’re selling. Thanks, though.”
Daniels replied, “Okay, thanks,” before quickly walking away from the situation.
TikToker Admits Fault After Awkward John Cena Moment Goes Viral
@harry.daniels Okay this ones on me cuz i had no decorum my bad sorry john cena #johncena #taylorswift ♬ original sound – harry daniels
Following the exchange, Daniels took to social media to reflect on what went fallacious. “I saw John Cena at a restaurant, and I attempted singing for him, but my approach was so bad that the entire thing went haywire,” he wrote over the video.
Within the caption, he added, “Okay this one’s on me cuz I had no decorum, my bad, sorry John Cena.”
The clip quickly gained traction online, with viewers praising Cena for a way he handled the situation, while others attacked the TikToker. One user commented, “Let’s start with hello.” LMAOOO he was not playing omg,” while one other added, “You didn’t know John Cena, the king of boundaries and respect.”
Another person chimed in, “I’m on John Cena’s side. This stunt is annoying lol,” while one user bluntly told the TikToker to “lay low for some time.”
This Isn’t The First Time The TikToker Has Put Celebs On The Spot
This isn’t Daniels’ first time putting celebrities on the spot. The influencer, who has built a following of over 2.2 million on TikTok, is thought for approaching stars like Jennifer Lopez, Austin Butler, and Cyndi Lauper with impromptu performances.
Just last week, he shared one other viral moment involving John Stamos on the “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” premiere. During that encounter, Daniels began singing the “Full House” theme song before Stamos surprised him by introducing him to the song’s co-writer. “This kid’s singer,” Stamos said, before adding, “He wrote that song.”
Daniels later reflected on the moment in his own caption, writing, “I attempted to gag John Stamos with my beautiful singing but then he gagged me by introducing me to the ‘Full House’ creator.”
John Cena Previously Went Viral For Calling Out Consent
Meanwhile, last June, a clip made the rounds online after John Cena had a tense backstage moment with a fan who crossed a line. The interaction began off politely, with the fan asking for a photograph, something Cena agreed to, even shaking hands before the image. But things quickly shifted when the fan began recording him without permission and asked, “What are you wearing?”
Cena didn’t let it slide. “I’m a giant fan of consent, right? So in the event you would really like to take a video. I’m a giant fan of consent,” he said, making his stance crystal clear.
The fan apologized shortly after, as Cena walked away, but later returned and told the fan, “I’m sorry for walking away from you. I just took a deep breath and I feel like I’m in a troublesome situation.”
The 2 quickly cleared the air, apologizing to one another and confirming there have been no hard feelings. “I just understand it’s form of chaos back here,” Cena said, because the fan responded, “Listen, it’s all good.”
Cena then added, “I’ll offer you whatever you wish so long as you ask,” before the 2 shared one other handshake.