Cena details how criticism pushed him to evolve his in-ring approach
Summary
– Cena says the “you can’t wrestle” chants stayed with him throughout his rise
– He returned to training mid-career to expand his move set
– He credits newer talent for helping him adapt and grow
John Cena opened up about a chapter of his career that many fans still debate. He acknowledged that the “you can’t wrestle” chants were not ignored and played a major role in shaping how he viewed his own performance.
Cena explained that he understood why fans felt frustrated. He often found himself winning with a familiar sequence of moves while others delivered a wider variety and innovation. Hearing that reaction from live crowds made him evaluate his approach.
He revealed that the criticism pushed him to restart his learning process during the height of his run. Cena sought guidance from rising stars and asked them what he could add to his style. He learned new techniques and pushed himself to deliver fresher sequences in big matches.
Cena credited performers like Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, and AJ Styles for offering insight and helping him break out of long-established habits. He said his goal was always to elevate others while improving himself.
He noted that he never reacted defensively to the chants. Instead, he focused on improvement and authenticity. The experience shaped his mindset and helped him sharpen his craft as his career continued.
