John Cena recently shared some powerful memories about The Undertaker and the lessons he taught him early in his career.
Speaking with Bill Simmons, Cena was asked what kind of leader The Undertaker was backstage. He confirmed that The Deadman was absolutely “The most respected personality” in the locker room. Cena added that even today his name still carries weight.
Cena shared how The Undertaker personally welcomed him into that world including giving him his first drink ever at age 26. “I had my first drink with the Undertaker.” He recalled, “He was like—I sat down, I’m like, “Hey.” He’s like, “Hey.” I don’t… “You know what? I’m going to go for it.”
He added, “Because I have this wise figure who is very stoic, doesn’t say a lot, welcoming me in. Like, that is okay. I understand why I don’t do this, but I also understand that I want to do this. I’m okay. I’m going to give this a try. And I’m so glad I did, because in that one conversation I still see us at that bar—some of the lessons he gave still stick with me”
Cena said two lessons The Undertaker shared still stay with him, “The two things I vividly remember from that conversation always take care of your crew he never let any of the boys pay and never say goodbye.”
Cena admitted he got drunk that night and immediately broke the rule by saying goodbye to everyone which only resulted in him being pulled back into his seat to stay longer. “I turned, I was like, “Man, thanks so much.” And then so many people that I’d never talked to, I said goodbye to everybody.”
“But then it just put me right back in the seat, and I stayed there a little bit longer. But I really thought it was important to know that, like, he was like, always take care of your crew. Take care of your crew. When it’s time to go, it’s time to go.”
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