Interviewer's questions about John Cena's emotional tie to Vince McMahon twice met with Cena's clarifications.
Catching Up with John Cena: Wrestling Great Retiring but Not Slowing Down
John Cena, the wrestling titan who just earned his 17th world championship win at WrestleMania, has been breaking records left and right. His victory over Cody Rhodes surpassed Ric Flair's long-standing record for world titles, solidifying Cena's reputation as possibly the greatest professional wrestler of all time.
Much of Cena's career has closely mirrored that of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, another wrestling legend who transitioned to Hollywood stardom. However, while The Rock still dabbles in the wrestling world, Cena's in-ring days are winding down as he prepares for his retirement tour in 2025.
The question now on everyone's mind is, what's next for this iconic performer? Some speculate that he may follow in The Rock's footsteps and explore politics. After all, Cena does play the role of President in his latest Amazon series, Heads of State.
However, when pressed about a potential run for the Oval Office, Cena tactfully sidestepped the question. Speaking to US Weekly, he made it clear that he is just acting in a buddy action comedy and has no real-life political ambitions. Given Cena's long-standing status in WWE, it's no surprise that discussions about Vince McMahon often come up in interviews. McMahon departed WWE in 2024 following sexual trafficking allegations, which he denies. Cena has maintained his personal connection to McMahon, even in the face of criticism from fans expecting him to distance himself.
When asked about this reaction, Cena responded, "I'm not surprised by any of that." Cena's character, however, has a much different opinion of WWE fans, often portraying them as bullies in his on-screen persona. During a recent interview, he clarified that his in-character statements about WWE fans should not be misconstrued as his personal feelings. Dismissing comparisons between his character and reality, Cena emphasized that "what you're seeing on WWE is sports entertainment."
As his retirement approaches, Cena remains professional and evasive about his future plans. The champion likely has some exciting projects up his sleeve, but for now, he's focusing on his final performances before hanging up his boots for good.
On a side note, it's worth mentioning that McMahon stepped down from WWE following sexual trafficking allegations in early 2024. These allegations were levied by a former employee, which McMahon denies.
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John Cena, the retiring wrestling great, might find himself delving into different forms of entertainment after his retirement tour in 2025. His latest Amazon series, Heads of State, hints at a possible exploration into politics, much like NFL legend Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Meanwhile, the NFL's oldest stadium, with a history spanning over 100 years, is set to be demolished as part of a $4.7 billion project.
