John Cena Reveals TRUTH on the Austin Theory Promo 

John Cena didn't bury Austin Theory, he was just giving him motivational advice

John’s right. There’s not enough trial and error to get Theory’s character to where it needs to be for him to be looked at like the next Cena. He has all the potential and tools but it feels like something’s missing.

Used to tell my friends your going to miss Cena when he’s gone and they all do.

What I have a BIG issue with is Cena calling out Theory in that promo, so Austin pins Cena, in a bit of a passing the torch moment, at Wrestlemania. Theory should have had his moment the Raw after Mania. Give him a 10 minute segment, or a celebration segment, where he brags about pinning John. What happened? Austin had a meaningless match against Rey. What is worse is the story behind it was still Dom Vs Rey. Had nothing to do with Austin. Now, Austin can say screw it, and give himself a moment, but if creative says no, what else can he do?

My thing with Theory is that it all feels very rushed… It feels as though there’s a huge rush to have Theory as the finished product for WWE as soon as possible… When in reality, every single superstar that has come up in WWE has spent YEARS developing before they reach superstardom & as Cena said, there must be failures on that path… because each time you get knocked down, you learn a new lesson & can step it up a notch next time

I grew up on the OVW class of Cena, Lesnar, Orton, and Batista and its such a nice thing for me at 28 yrs old to see all of these guys being so genuine and honest outside of the ring.

The thing with Theory is the penny has not dropped on his persona yet. He is the young hot gun making his way, which makes sense for now. But at some point he has to become what he needs to be. It happened with Cena, Rock, Austin, Edge, Miz etc. He will need to find his version of the 3:16 promo moment.

John cena is just so humble. I’m telling you people considered what he said about theory a burial when deep down if that was anyone else it would have been a totally different scenario. John has always been treated so unfairly by wrestling fans and most of those people are old people lol its crazy.

"I don't want to be talked about generations for now" "I am a pawn in the chess board" THIS IS WHY CENA IS A LEGEND. HIS HUMILITY 👏

that's the thing about guys like Cena. Regardless of how the match was at Mania, his presence was responsible for making Austin feel relevant. The sad part is that Austin's run hasn't been very memorable so far if you take the Cena feud out (which itself was very short). I hope something happens with his character. He's an awesome talent, but he's gimmick is just not getting over.

I love Austin Theory. I hope he can be the next big thing for this company. His potential is crazy. Can I see him as a face? Idk, but something needs to be done to shed light on his character

At end of the day. It isn't about having 5 star matches. It is about can you get fans to care boo or cheer and sell tickets and put butts in the seats

5:28 perfect last note 😂😂😂

A similar conversation happened between Randy Orton & Angel Garza. Randy Orton seemed aggressive by the approach but he wanted to motivate Garza.

If you aren’t a fan of Theory post-Wrestmania with John, y’all will never be satisfied. This is not a situation of “know-it-all” syndrome. He believes in the person but not the gimmick. He wants the person to succeed, and that all comes with the story they are telling. How long was Roman supposed to be the “Big Dog” until they got bored with it. When John dogged Roman during that contract signing, it was an incredible flashpoint for his career. That’s not just because of John, but it helped that a legend like John cared enough to push the person (more of the mindset of leading the horse to water more than forcing it to drink). Theory is so talented but are like most Superstars who are free riders of what John helped build in the modern-era of WWE. Not that Theory is entitled, but there is less of a sense of urgency to be successful and have that “expendable” mindset that keeps you in this business for a long time. Just because you are relevant does not mean long term success. John is showing others how to be sustainable. Booking Theory moving forward is going to be incredible because he knows what it takes to be with the likes of a John Cena, Undertaker, etc. I always attribute to exchanges like John and Theory to a situation like Kareem and Micheal Oliwakandie. Kareem tried to give advice and Oliwakandie brushed Kareem off as an “old head”. Oliwakandie was talented out the gate but never had the long-lasting career he could’ve had if he stopped and digested advice from others like a Kareem. I respect what John is doing for stars. In front of the camera, he does not do it often, so it should tell you how much belief in the person John has for Theory because John has so much cache in the company that he could easily say “No” to working with Theory and find a different storyline.

That Cena promo to Theory is like 1985 by J Cole. It wasn’t a diss, it was advice.

10 years from now theory will mention this segment and it’ll be what shaped him into the face of the company when that day comes.

Lmaooo you need like 85 suffering sacatash moments. Wise words that can applied to anything. Good stuff

This is why Cena would never consider joining AEW. Many of the guys (not all of them) don't grasp this.

Cena seriously knows the business. He’s gonna have a cooperate position in WWE at some point. He is so damn knowledgeable in such a great way.

Dude, what cena said was scary accurate after wm now look at theory what is he even doing, before wm he had potential and was making a noise now it's like what major storyline is he involved other than MITB

That ending

It's not up to Cena who is good, who isn't. He isn't in development, or work for the front office

Austin is not far off from being where roman was when he was back in his face period, and Cena did the exact same for him. Look where Roman is now and how people react to him. Austin is still young and healthy, he's got alot of time to find his footing.

John Cena’s character in wwe now might be playing to the crowd and being a joke but he is one of the most respectable people i ever seen and actually deserve to be respected

yo thats kinda cool learning some wrestlers can write their promos i thought wwe strictly makes the scripts . and its really cool how like john cena said some wrestlers be like “ ill see you out there” like no rehearsals??😂🔥🔥🔥

John Cena was a good company man but I never could get lost in his character or his matches after the edge matches

The major reason i dont see this channel is the volume. Mr NotSam, you take some impressive podcasts and videos, can you please put some volume to it ?

I like that Austin Theory just shows up and says his stuff.

Austin Theory has a long way to go The next Legend Killer

Theory should be allowed to get a mic in house shows and practice. Like the Miz did

John Totally buried Austin. Anyone that thinks otherwise is ignorant, imo. Think about that promo John did He said something like, "iI doesn't matter if you beat me or if you lose, you will lose no matter what. They still won't care about you." Dude, why did John say that promo? I wasn't think that until Cena said that. Honestly, If Cena would have said something cool about the dude, raised his arm or something, it would have possibility put him over. Cena CHOSE not to put the guy over. It is right there for the world to see.

The interesting part. I watch some AEW when I can but when it comes to WWE. I would watch clips of Cena and the whole attitude era plus Brock, Lesnar, Edge, Mysterio and Miz then any of the new wrestlers.

Omg he brought up the succotash promo😂

The issue with theory isn't him it's his booking. It's clear triple hhh doesn't have big plans for him. He keeps facing bobby. He got Kayfabe knocked out by Tyson fury. Cashed in money in the bank on a secondary title and lost.

5:28 you need to have like 85 suffering succotash moments that made me laugh not sure why but it did.

I remember the time when he was going on my nerves, but not really him, I loved Cena, just WWE was shoving him down our throats and he was Champion for so long when I wanted to see the Wrestling Machine Kurt Angle as the face of WWE. That said, I have so much respect for Cena, one of the greatest promo guys ever, he could pull off classic matches as he did with Shawn and CM Punk and other great matches as he did with Umaga, and he has the right mindset. I can easily call him one of the all time greats, well deserved.

What a good job keeping Kayfabe John Cena. We know you did not mean to say what you said in that promo. It is just that a promo. You know as well as everybody else that that man has no limits when it comes to wrestling. And you are no stranger to piped in crowd noises.

That wrestlemania match theory vs cena was so ass. It felt so pointless, doesn't even feel like a mania match

It's just a John Cena thing to do😂

And months later we still don’t

I remember when you started out as a new nothing podcast now the only person you need on the podcast is the rock

I feel like he’s right about Theory. He’s just not believable to me. He needs to choose a character he truly believes in.

I get what Cena was trying to do I don't like what he did to Theory, but I get it

Send this clip to Jim cornette to react 😂

Man it's crazy how Vince McMahon doesn't age.

He clearly hinted at CM punk in the end ..where he feels everyone against him

The point with entertainment is you have to bring something new each and every time. Like in the movies an actor have to give something new and that's why public will go to your next movie

Can WWE give Dolph Ziggler another main push, have it be serious and have Austin feud with him and Balor and Rollins. Those 4 would be fantastic together, Austin could team up w/ The Miz and learn from Mike too if anything without ruining The Judgement Day. I think Austin needs a meaningful bout and Dolph is deeply overlooked when he shouldn’t be. Asuka should’ve had her wrestlemania moment/ win and Cody could’ve gotten the win at mania and then had Brock face him next, lifting his title ban. Either way at this point is fine, but I still think it was a strange call from Vince/ creative not to allow the titles to change hands. Congrats to Roman tho.

Dude acts all high and mighty saying he sees through the most talented young guy on the roster. Then he shows up at Wrestlemania and phones it in. It should have been a career defining moment for A Town Down. Instead Cena shows up not tan and has a crappy match. And the worst part was, Cena should have put him over CLEAN. Screw Cena

Its funny because Cena had the least believable phoniest looking moveset of all time.

This is actually tough love

John cena is a very generous man he comes loses to people to elevate them but in reality austin theory aint nothing compared to john he just a weasel

People saying he buried him. Its the same cause when MJ would “ bully “ his team mates. Both guys just want perfection. Theory is still not ready

Cena is on another level ! Great interview !

Sam looking like EBT Dean Moxley

Austin has time to grow hopefully he listens to the former legends in WWE who made it. I think Austin Theory Logan Paul and Dominick Mysterio are all the young guys

Says the dude who needed to rap to get over with the crowd then turned into some super soldier wannabe when the gimmick was dying.

85 suffering suckertash moments 😂😂

Did he end up talking about Punk a bit there?

He didn't bury him he just make him more visible in the industry

john giving tough love

John Cena is great at humiliating people and then helping them overcome them. Dude is legit.

Cena clearly believes as soon as you’re in with him you’re in deep waters and you better sink or swim because he won’t help you. He did it with Roman, Barret, Punk and others

John Cena you are a legend and will be talked about long after you’re gone. Thank you

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Bing chilling.

Yeah no, it didn't worked Johnny lol to be fair, Austin isn't the new John Cena, he was a Vince project, when he left all his hype died.

and all that talk for a 7 minute Raw match at WRESTLEMANIA!!!!!! lol

This guy is the fucking man/ Hold up there is a new guy called austin theory???

John should be a teacher At WWE in his free Time LOL Cause he Did the right thing here

I always liked john cena the person.

What's gonna happen is, Cena did the shoot on Roman not being able to cut a promo and Roman eventually became THAT guy. Do you feel Theory can be THAT guy? Idk

I don't see that with Theory especially though. I see a very genuine character, and what I see is a insecure guy, that came up despite the odds and developed a chip on his shoulder and a brash personality to compensate, somewhere that story will be told of him overcoming and perhaps becoming a Cena level babyface.

I just want to give you advice, if a A list wrestler comes on a show "spilling his intentions" thats all part of the show. Lol the writers are very good at swaying emotion

What a professional

I don't call the shots 😂 drop down drop kick roll out elbow throw me to corner miss hip toss

Austin Theory will be the next guy after Roman. Its gonna be a process though.

Cena's right. Theory has all the tools, but does he have IT? We'll see.

He is still yet to explain what he doesn’t believe about Theory. Fair enough if you feel a certain way but you’ve got to be able to back it up. Examples examples examples

Theory just needs an actual good rivalry. Maybe LA Knight.

Cena talks about authenticity yet comes off as fake. I'm just not buying what he's selling.

Based on the way Cena is I'm surprised he put over theory

People? Let's be realistic. If Cena and Theory were both signed at the same time during the attitude era who do you think Vince would give the push to? Remember it was Stephanie who created the rap gimmick. 🤔Hmmm.

Hopefully it will work like it did for Roman

I know Austin personally he's my buddy's nephew I grew up with great kid

Cena right about theory..wwe need to have the guys more natural and just talking have a base line not hitting every line he has something but I sounds so scripted john cena is a natural talker u can feel what he saying and roman finally got there it's natural I 100 percent agree with cena

“They should be talking about Roman, and whoever follows him and whoever follows him” Business 101

John freaking Cena

To be honest Austin Theory doesn't character wasn't clicking with fans. He's always arrogantly talking like he done something big and he's the man but feels like he done nothing. If he want to do that, be like the miz and carry yourself like a star

Bottom line is whats happening to Austin is EXACTLY what happened to Cena. Hes going to have a spark eventually and revamp his character. As a fan I see all the potential and talent but I HATE how bland he is.

No John Austin is losing the game man they just don’t have the growth of the craftsmanship that you had when you was bought in 2002, the same goes for the Miz. He is a good talker on the mic, but he just does not do it. People want to see performance at pay per views I think I will just stick with watching the good old days like Austin, the rock, Kurt Angle, the undertaker and Rob van dam.

Yh Austin just gotta charge those ones icl

Cena did right by Austin the same he did with Roman. They learned from those promos.

Great guy 😂😂 fr tho

Love him or hate him Cena so humble

Everyone thinking Cena is humble...LMFAO the Jimmy Fallon of "Sports Entertainment" who giggles and laughs every promo. Did Theory win clean? NOPE he didn't. How does Theory get a push from the lowest of cheating endings by racking John Commie Cena's nuts. Pawn? Nah at the very least should of had Austin pushes Cena into Ref Cena slows down avoiding full contact then Theory hits finisher.

Cena didn't burry theory Theory isn't that good yet But some felt for him after the he list a brief case that he shouldn't won in the first place And we saw some saying about his massive talent And blah blah watched him for a while and cena was right he is not believable

Austin theory is more like the next randy Orton instead of the next John cena

Make theory face