John Cena has been on top of the WWE for over a decade. There has been lots of fan criticism that John Cena holds back talent in order to keep the spotlight on himself. The Big Show was recently on the Steve Austin Show and refuted this point. Him and Austin both agreed that John Cena does not hold back talent and the wrestling business is all about opportunity.
The Big Show on if John Cena holds back talent:
“That’s such bulls–t anyway, Steve. When people say that, it’s a smart mark on a couch trying to be a wrestling coach. That’s not the way this business works. This business is about opportunity. You’re given opportunity. Everybody has an opportunity. John Cena’s on top for as long as he [has] been on top because, the cat, you can’t catch him. He outworks everybody around. He’s in shape. He has a look. He cuts the best promos. He represents the company well whenever he does it. He’s a tried and true guy who puts asses in seats. I’m sorry, I want John Cena on the show, just like when you were working, I wanted ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin on the show. I wanted [The] Rock on the show because I knew there were going to be asses in the seats and I was going to make a good payday. John Cena doesn’t hold anybody down. John Cena has made more stars since he has gotten in the ring, made more stars. That’s the thing people don’t understand. Being champion isn’t about winning. When you get that strap, nine times out of 10, everything is on your head. You’ve got to fill asses in seats, keep ratings up, and you’re there to get other guys over. You know, when you’re the champ, that’s the whole deal. You’re trying to get other talent up to your level and get them over”
Source: The Steve Austin Show (H/t WrestlingInc).
Let us know what you think about the Big Show`s comments!
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He’s right. John Cena deserves to be champion. He’s the greatest asset they have at WWE. They may hate him on RAW but the house show crowds love Cena.