John Cena Sr has shared his thoughts on his son’s final WWE match, expressing mixed feelings about the outcome. On December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event, John Cena wrestled Gunther in his retirement bout, ultimately submitting to a rear-naked choke. The finish left many fans in the arena and watching at home emotional, a sentiment echoed by Cena’s father.
Speaking to Bill Apter in a new interview, John Cena Sr discussed the match’s conclusion. “The only thing I can say is I saw a lot of people cry. Do I believe that’s the way it should have ended? I might have done it differently. I think it might have been better for everyone had it ended differently,” he stated.
Respecting ” The Unwritten Rule”
Despite his personal feelings, Cena Sr acknowledged the traditional wrestling philosophy behind the decision. “But you and I have been in the business for a while and I guess the unwritten rule is when you’re going out, you’re going down. So I guess the only thing I can say is they did what they had to do what’s best for business,” he explained.
He also praised the performance of both competitors, highlighting the match’s quality. “I think Gunther and Cena put on a tremendous show. I think the match was outstanding… There were several areas there where I was amazed that both men were still on their feet. That’s how good that match was,” Cena Sr said.
Regarding the specific finish, Cena Sr admitted he anticipated a different type of defeat for his son. “Did I expect a tap out? I’ll be real honest with you, Bill. I would have expected a pass out, and still Gunther be the winner,” he revealed.
Previously, Cena Sr had voiced his opinion that Gunther was “not the one” to retire his son, suggesting that Gunther didn’t need the “rub” from defeating Cena in such a high-profile match.
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