As the wrestling world prepares for WrestleMania 41, John Cena is drawing attention for his public comments regarding his long-time mentor and former WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon, who remains embroiled in a high-profile legal scandal.
McMahon is facing a lawsuit that accuses him of sex trafficking and abuse involving former WWE employee Janel Grant. The suit claims McMahon coerced Grant into sexual acts with himself and others, and further alleges that he shared explicit photos of her with individuals inside and outside WWE. Also named in the lawsuit are WWE and former executive John Laurinaitis.
In a new New York Times profile, Cena directly addressed the controversy, reaffirming his bond with McMahon despite the gravity of the allegations.
“I don’t care who hears it: I love Vince. I’m not downplaying anything that needs to be decided or allegations of any kind, but when I love somebody, I love them wholeheartedly,” Cena said.
“I know people are going to be angry about that, but they can’t put their value on my relationship with somebody I love.”
Cena’s comments come just days before he challenges Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night Two, set for Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The remarks have sparked widespread discussion, with fans and industry figures offering mixed reactions—some defending Cena’s loyalty, others criticizing his public stance amid the severity of the accusations. Regardless, Cena appears unwavering in his personal connection to McMahon as one of WWE’s most iconic figures prepares to step into the spotlight once again.
