John Cena believes there is no such thing in pro wrestling as going out on your own terms.
The Cenation Leader is doing tons of press to promote his final date as an active in-ring competitor. He is set to retire at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in less than two weeks against former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.
While John Cena remains adamant that December 13 will be his final time competing in the ring, some fans still believe his retirement is a ruse. Cena recently reiterated his retirement plans during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
“I am absolutely, 100 percent done. The 13th of December on Peacock is my last in-ring performance,” Cena said. “I will never wrestle again.”
John Cena on why ‘going out on your own terms’ is bulls*it
Speaking to The Ringer’s Bill Simmons in a new interview, the Never Seen 17 once again explained why he plans to hang up his jorts after next Saturday. Cena also questioned the validity of the statement “going out on your own terms.”
“I know that I want to do it forever,” Cena said. “I can speak from my perspective. Yeah, this is something I’ve heard a lot this past year, man. You’re going out on your own terms. That’s bullsh*t. I want to do it forever when you’ve been there live.
“To anyone out there who doesn’t understand what WWE is or what it’s like to just go live. I want to let everybody out there know that when you step in that building live, it’s just a different energy. And I never want to let that go.
“But my body hurts. I’m a step slower. I promised myself and the fan base that before I won that first championship, when I’m a step slower, I’m out.”
When asked if he agrees with fan sentiment that he’s still performing at the highest level, Cena said: “Yeah, but it’s all I have left. That’s what people don’t understand. I want to go out at a level that is still passable and, in some twinkles, admirable — and not have to rely on luck.
“I’ve got one date left,” John Cena said. “I have given my heart and soul this year. It has taken a lot to just do 35 dates, whereas before I would do 220 in my sleep. It is time to move on.”
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