John Cena has clarified that he does not plan to bring back his signature springboard stunner, a move he first showcased against Rusev at WrestleMania 31. During a recent Q&A at Fan Expo Denver, Cena was asked if a return to this high-flying technique was on the horizon.
Cena responded humorously, questioning whether the fan had seen the match before stating directly,
“So, you know, the answer is no right here,”
before reflecting on the physical demands of the move. He acknowledged his limits, saying,
“I thought, man, I’m going to jump off the second rope, fly like an eagle, and I realized that I’m just not good.”
He added that falling victim to gravity influenced his decision not to reintroduce the move.
In addition, Cena credited Cody Rhodes for excelling with a similar maneuver, noting,
“It was good, though, so you’re the one guy that thinks it was good. I will tell you—and I know I’m promoting my competition here—I think Cody Rhodes has cornered the market on that maneuver.”
John Cena Shares His Personal Version of Wrestling’s Mount Rushmore
During the same session, Cena was asked to identify his personal Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling, to which he gave a witty and unexpected reply. Holding up four fingers, he named the four U.S. presidents depicted on the actual Mount Rushmore monument:
“Mount Rushmore is… Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt,”
he deadpanned, calling this his Mount Rushmore.
Upcoming Championship Bout at SummerSlam
John Cena is slated to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight at this year’s SummerSlam event. This highly anticipated match will take place on August 2 and 3, with WrestleZone providing full event coverage.
Cena’s decision to retire his springboard stunner highlights the physical challenges wrestlers face as their careers progress, and it underscores the evolving dynamics in professional wrestling moves among competitors like Cody Rhodes. Fans can look forward to seeing how Cena adapts his in-ring style while defending his title against one of the current generation’s standout performers.
Our Reader’s Queries
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A. WWE wrestler John Cena announced he has been diagnosed with skin cancer two times. At 48, he leads a new effort promoting sunscreen use.
