John Cenas final run of his in-ring career with started with a dramatic heel turn, a 17th championship and ended with a loss to Gunther in December.
Cena not going out on top against “The Ring General” was a decision that pro wrestling fans have debated intensely over the last five months. The loss marked the end of Cenas career, but also catapulted Gunther into a “career killer,” who later ended A.J. Styles time in WWE too.
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Videographer Adam Glyn caught up with Cena on Thursday and asked him about the fans reaction to his final match. Cena suggested that it was the best ending for him.
“I think we all just live in the moment, right? I think, this is just my perspective, and if people were upset, thats their right, of course, you can feel how you want to feel. I had a . Thats the world Michael Cole uses a lot,” Cena said. “That was a polite word for people (who) would chant at the top of their lungs that I suck.
“So, I think with the last match, the audience was polarized. There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way. There were people who were so in the moment and reacted with such passion, it was like a microcosm of my career. The audience was split. I cant think of a better way to close the chapter than that. It defines what I did.”
Cena is set to be a WWE Hall of Famer when the time comes, and while his in-ring career may be over, hes still a part of the WWE Universe.
He that he will host the John Cena Classic in hopes of showcasing WWE talent from NXT to give fans a glimpse into what the future will hold for the company. Similarly, he hand-picked NXT competitors to share his final card with him at Saturday Nights Main Event.
Cena told Glyn he was “super excited” about the event. He said there were still some things that had to be worked out.
“I am fully invested in this,” he said. “So, I cant wait to see what it is. I cant wait until we announce the date and location. I think thats obviously step one and well go from there.”
