John Cena recently competed in what was billed as his retirement match, facing off against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The match ended with Cena tapping out for the first time in over 20 years, a surprising finish that garnered mixed reactions from fans. While some criticized the decision to have the 17-time World Champion lose in his final match, others saw it as a fitting way for Cena to pass the torch to a younger star.
MVP, a wrestling veteran, weighed in on the match during an episode of Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze. He explained that it is a common practice in the wrestling business for a veteran to lose their final match and put over a rising star on their way out. MVP praised Gunther for his performance and noted that WWE clearly has high hopes for him to have him defeat Cena by submission. He also speculated on Cena’s smile before tapping out, suggesting that it may have been a sign of acceptance that his time in the ring was coming to an end.
In a separate interview, Mickie James expressed her belief that Cody Rhodes should have been Cena’s final opponent. She argued that Rhodes is the closest person to Cena in terms of stature and legacy in the wrestling world, making him the ideal choice for a passing of the torch moment. James likened the potential matchup to iconic battles like Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels, where emotions ran high but the outcome felt right.
As Gunther now basks in the spotlight of defeating a legend like John Cena, it remains to be seen if he can capitalize on the momentum and heat generated by this victory. Only time will tell if he can truly step up and fill the shoes left behind by Cena in the wrestling world.
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