David Otunga Talks Coffee Mug, Character and Filming The Hive

In an interview with ChicagoNow.com, WWE Superstar David Otunga spoke about his WWE character, movie with Halle Berry and transition to being a singles competitor. You have been part of a reality show, the WWE and now a movie with Halle Berry. What has been the toughest on you in terms of learning your role? I guess it had to be the reality show (I Love New York). There was a lot more information that I could process at one time. The film was unbelievably fun because it came to me second nature. With the WWE, the acting classes, and the improv I do it was very easy to blend in. The only major difference was me having to shave. I haven’t shaved in many, many years but it had to be done and it helped me get into character. Hacksaw Jim Duggan has a 2X4, Triple H has a sledgehammer, but you have a coffee mug. How did that prop develop as a part of your character? Funny you should mention that because I’m drinking out of it right now. The thing about the co...