United Kingdom, March 12 -- John Cena's nude Oscars stunt was met with backlash before the ceremony even began.

The WWE superstar and 'Ricky Stanicky' actor caused a stir at the Academy Awards over the weekend as he appeared naked in a nod to the infamous 1974 Oscars streaker, and Walt Disney executive Rob Mills - who was involved in the production of the show - has weighed in on the battle to get it on air.

He told Variety: "There was a lot of reticence of not just a fine from the FCC, but potential complaints."

The Standards and Practices team wanted producers to make it absolutely clear the 46-year-old actor wasn't actually naked, but bosses were keen to find a compromise.

Mills added: "I'm going to educate you a little here. A bul...