Uso reveals how Cena’s pacing helped shape his in-ring style during their Rumble showdown
Summary
– Jey Uso praised John Cena’s professionalism during their final moments in the 2024 Royal Rumble
– Cena taught him the importance of “top-guy speed” by slowing things down for crowd connection
– Uso credits Roman Reigns with introducing him to the concept during the Pandemic era
John Cena’s presence in the final stages of the 2024 Royal Rumble left a lasting impression on Jey Uso—not just for the moment, but for how it unfolded.
During a recent appearance on the Rosenberg Wrestling podcast, Uso shared how Cena guided him through the showdown in the Rumble, showing a calm and calculated approach. “I still learned in there with him,” Uso recalled. “He was like, ‘Nah man, here’s what we gonna do—just slow-paced, boom.’” That moment made Uso understand what he now calls “top-guy speed.”
Though Uso coined the phrase himself, he admits Roman Reigns first introduced the concept when they worked together during WWE’s pandemic era. Uso says it’s about not rushing to the next move but staying in the moment to let the crowd react organically.
“It’s discipline,” he said, describing how top stars like Cena, Reigns, and Orton instinctively know when to wait when to move, and how to let the energy build.
