John Cena explained why he believes his final WWE match was an ideal conclusion to his wrestling career, despite mixed reactions. The event took place on December 13 during Saturday Night’s Main Event, where Cena concluded his in-ring journey by submitting to Gunther. While some fans praised the moment, others criticized Cena’s defeat, leading to divided opinions about the finish.
Addressing the contentious reaction to the match’s outcome at the New Orleans Fan Expo, Cena noted that the polarized responses were consistent with how audiences have viewed his career over the years. He acknowledged that some fans admired his work, while others did not.
“I guess it kind of parallels my career. I think it was a perfect end, because a whole lot of people thought it sucked, a whole lot of people thought it was special, and that’s kind of been my story for 23 years. So I thought it was perfect,” he said.
Cena had previously described his tapping out to Gunther as symbolic, likening it to a person taking a last breath and passing away peacefully, illustrating his acceptance of the moment as a meaningful finale.
John Cena’s Influence on Logan Paul’s WWE Career
In addition to discussing his own career, Cena also touched on Logan Paul’s progression into a full-time WWE wrestler. Recently, The Maverick revealed he had signed a long-term contract with WWE, officially becoming part of the company’s roster.
During the New Orleans Fan Expo, Cena spoke about his match against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris, sharing that he aimed to bring out the best in Paul. Cena suggested that their encounter might have played a role in Paul’s decision to fully commit to wrestling within WWE.
Though Cena’s competitive wrestling days have ended, he remains connected to WWE as he signed a five-year contract to serve as an ambassador for the sports entertainment organization, continuing his involvement behind the scenes.
