WWE legend and 17-time World Champion John Cena appeared on TMZ’s Inside the Ropes to discuss various topics, including WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles.
Cena said, “Such a kind man. And when you look back on somebody’s efforts in their career — gosh, it was difficult to get him to trash talk in a trash talking business. And a consummate professional, amazing performer. Brought the best out of me on many occasions. Very happy for him.”
On whether he thinks Styles will stay retired:
“So, I’m one of those folks who will be the first wrestler to actually retire. And I hope I set a trend, and he’s the second. I think it’s it’s very important that we respect our audience and when they invest in us to see us for the last time. I think that that has weight and importance. AJ’s path was a little different than mine. I know his son is also in the business. So, as much as selfishly I want to say like, ‘Oh, you’re retired. should stay retired,’ if he has a chance to wrestle with his son he should take it. And I think the audience would want to see that. But hopefully, he wouldn’t say that if he didn’t feel it was time to step away.”
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(H/T to 411Mania.com for transcribing the above quotes)
