Cody Rhodes shared a piece of valuable advice from WWE veteran John Cena during a recent interview with Stadium Astro. According to Rhodes, during Raw in Boston this month, he recalled Cena’s previous guidance on the importance of “rewarding the noise” during live events.
Rhodes explained that Cena’s approach was not just a hypothesis but a genuine way of performing for live audiences. He recalled Cena telling him that when kids see their favorite wrestler hurt or down, they start clapping and want something from them. Cena emphasized the importance of doing something in return, so the audience knows their enthusiasm is appreciated.
Rhodes also shared an instance from 2008-2009 when he drove Cena around, and the wrestler shared this advice with him. During their recent interaction, when Rhodes expressed his desire to work with Cena in a future match, Cena responded with uncertainty. However, Rhodes was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Cena and thanked him before the wrestler visited the Nightmare Factory a week later to talk with their students.
Cena’s advice on rewarding the noise has stuck with Rhodes over the years and has helped him deliver impactful performances during live events. It’s a valuable lesson that all wrestlers could learn from, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the audience and giving back to them for their enthusiasm and support.
