David Otunga didnt hold back when discussing what couldve been for The Nexus.
In a new interview with Insight with Chris Van Vliet, the former WWE Superstar reflected on how the faction had all the makings of a dominant forceuntil WWE pulled the plug after SummerSlam 2010. Otunga claims that if WWE had stayed the course, The Nexus could have achieved the same level of success The Shield would later enjoy.
While speaking about how WWE derailed Nexus after their loss to John Cena, Otunga offered his take on the bigger picture.
According to Otunga, the decision to have Cena go over at SummerSlam was the death blow. He recalled that they were told all day they were going over, only for the finish to change last-minute at Cenas request. After that, the group never recovered. WWEs original plans for Otunga to eventually take over as Nexus leader were scrapped, and the group was soon handed over to CM Punk with little direction.
Otunga says the company had lightning in a bottle but didnt know what to do with ituntil a few years later. In his view, The Shield was everything Nexus should have been. With a long-term story, protected booking, and support from the top, The Shield became a cornerstone faction. Nexus, despite its massive debut, was left behind.
WWE may have moved on, but Otunga and his Nexus teammates havent forgotten. And if theres ever a John Cena farewell match that needs to tie up loose ends, Otunga made it clear theyre just a phone call away.
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