WWE Hall of Famer JBL recently weighed in on how he envisions John Cena’s legendary WWE career coming to a close — and according to him, it won’t be with a heel turn.
Speaking on the Something To Wrestle With podcast, JBL addressed speculation surrounding Cena’s future in WWE, particularly the idea that his final run could see him embrace a villainous persona. JBL, however, believes the WWE Universe won’t let that happen.
“I don’t see it,” JBL said. “It’s one of these things where they want him to come back to be Cena so badly that when it’s all said and done, if he just comes out the next night as a babyface, the place will go nuts.”
JBL pointed to the respect and gratitude fans have for Cena’s contributions over two decades as the deciding factor in how his farewell will unfold.
“They’re gonna thank him. They’re going to thank him for everything,” he continued. “You look at this scenario — if he stays a heel, let’s say his last match is on a Sunday. He comes out on Monday Night RAW the next night, and that’s the last time you’re going to see him. When he comes out, that place is going to go crazy cheering for him because they’re going to be so thankful for what he’s done.”
With Cena’s in-ring schedule winding down and his Hollywood career in full swing, conversations about his final match have become more frequent — but if JBL’s prediction holds true, Cena’s exit will be met with thunderous cheers, not boos.
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(h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription)
