WWE Superstar John Cena has shared his perspective on the ongoing controversy surrounding former WWE chairman Vince McMahon. Last month, a bombshell lawsuit filed by a former WWE employee, Ms. Janel Grant, rocked the wrestling world. Grant detailed disturbing allegations of sexual harassment and trafficking involving Vince McMahon.
John Cena who appeared on the Howard Stern Show, addressed the allegations head-on when questioned by Stern. Cena stated, “I don’t think it’s complicated to talk about. It’s complicated to listen to. That’s why I don’t necessarily put a lot of time and equity into it. There’s still a long way to go. I can say this, I’m a big advocate of love and friendship and honesty, and communication, in the same breath, I’m also a big advocate of accountability. If someone’s behavior lies so far outside of your value system that the balance shifts of, ‘I can’t operate in a world where this works.’ That’s the end result of being accountable.”
He continued, “Right now, I’m gonna love the person I love, be their friend. ‘I love you, you have a hill to climb.’ There is the saying of, ‘You don’t know who your friends are until shit hits the fan or your back is against the wall.’ That doesn’t make any of what’s going on any easier to swallow. Just telling someone you love them, it’s a hill to climb, and we’ll see what happens.’ That’s that. It sounds so cliche, but it has to be one day at a time. I’ve openly said, I love the guy, I have a great relationship with the guy, and that’s that. It’s largely my construct of operating with honesty and communication.”
He further stated, “Those are strong leads to handling any problem or achievement. The whole thing is super unfortunate and it sucks. It deals with an individual I love and an entity I love. I want everyone to have the experience that I have,” said Cena. “Not only do I tell a friend that I love them, but I switch to the entity and say, ‘How can I help?’
John Cena faces fan backlash for aligning with Vince McMahon
John Cena, a longtime Vince McMahon confidante, found himself caught in the crossfire during a recent interview with Howard Stern. Cena’s remarks regarding McMahon’s serious allegations stirred strong reactions from fans online. While some expressed disappointment at his statements, others believed he was simply speaking candidly and demonstrating loyalty to his friendship with McMahon.
Check out some fans’ comments on Twitter below:
As McMahon remains under federal investigation, Cena’s comments highlight the challenges faced by those navigating the controversy within the wrestling world.
