The Ring General offers a blunt message to the WWE Universe after ruining the fairytale ending
Summary
– Gunther ordered fans to suck it up after he forced John Cena to quit in his final match
– The former World Heavyweight Champion called the victory the most meaningful of his career
– He compared the hostile reaction to Brock Lesnar conquering The Undertaker’s streak
Gunther has no sympathy for the millions of fans mourning the end of John Cena’s career. The Ring General sat down with TMZ Inside The Ring to discuss his historic victory at Saturday Night’s Main Event. During the interview, he offered a harsh reality check to those upset that the sixteen-time World Champion did not get a storybook ending.
The former World Heavyweight Champion made headlines around the globe when he forced Cena to tap out to a sleeper hold in Washington, D.C. The finish was a shocking subversion of the “Never Give Up” mantra that defined Cena’s two-decade run. When asked what he had to say to the angry fan base, Gunther told them to stop crying because life goes on. He noted that anyone naive enough to believe the slogan would hold up forever only has themselves to blame.
Despite the controversy, the Austrian powerhouse admitted that this was arguably the most meaningful win of his career. He compared the atmosphere to the night Brock Lesnar ended The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania. Gunther acknowledged the immense pressure that comes with such a milestone, stating that it is now his responsibility to protect the gift he was given.
The champion also revealed that he isolated himself backstage immediately following the match. While family and long-time peers surrounded Cena, Gunther chose not to bathe in the emotion of the moment. He instead left the venue to let the damage he caused settle in. He teased that he would address his future on Monday Night Raw, promising to enjoy the fallout of his actions.
