John Cena knows what it’s like to be one of the top stars in the wrestling business. For years John Cena was the face of the WWE, but nowadays he’s more focused on his acting career as his in-ring career is winding down.
MJF has been working hard to make a name for himself in AEW, and a few months ago he crossed paths with John Cena at “The Iron Claw” premiere. Cena discussed his interactions with MJF on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, and he praised MJF for being a class act.
“The whole totality of the thing is, I knew he was going to be there. I don’t think the old me would have associated with him just because of how WWE I was. I still am WWE, but there is room for competition, and competition is great. Just because I wear the company brand, doesn’t mean you’re a bad performer. Sports entertainment is a finicky business, and there is a lot of chances to make moments. This is one of their top performers from AEW and I don’t know if I’m going to be the target of a moment, I’m just going to support a friend in a movie.”
“He couldn’t have been nicer or more cordial. We meet each other, I got pulled away to take some pictures, and then we got pulled away to do everything else before I even got to him. I said, ‘Hold on, give me two minutes.’ I shook his hand, I said, ‘Man, I’m so sorry. Excuse my ignorance, I didn’t know what to expect from you today. You are a class act. I can’t believe you’re as professional as you are, that’s just my ignorance, I’m sorry I had that judgment. I want to thank you for being so special. Thanks for making my night.'”
“Then, we got back, and I was able to talk to him more. ‘Maybe we can get you to play for the right team one day,’ and all that. There is no denying the fact that he’s doing good work. I don’t think I should ignore that. Honestly, I was floored by his professionalism. It would have been an easy target, at a wrestling movie premiere, to have yourself a moment. We did have a moment, and it was one the internet paid attention to, and it was one where I was hoping that this person I met, I could once bet on. ‘If we just get you over here, that’d be awesome,’ but it was great. It was great to meet a professional, classy, driven young man.'”
MJF has been out of action since he dropped the AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe back in December. For years now MJF has been teasing that he could possibly jump to WWE in 2024, but some believe he has already quietly signed a new deal with All Elite Wrestling. One way or another it’s not clear when he might see MJF on TV again.
Stay tuned for updates.
H/T Fightful
