John Cena is preparing to retire as the Greatest of All Time this Saturday, but his career wasnt without controversy. Now, as we get closer to that big date, some new information is coming forward.
New details have surfaced about alleged backstage issues involving John Cena and several former WWE stars, as Maven offered new insight into the tension linked to both David Otunga and Alex Riley. The Tough Enough season one winner discussed the topic on Cafe de Rene with Rene Dupree.
David Otunga has been vocal in recent weeks about his own experiences with John Cena from their time together in the Nexus. Otunga and Cena even held the WWE Tag Team Championship, but Otunga has said he carried frustration for years over the way he was treated. Maven said he reached out to Otunga after hearing his remarks.
Maven added that he does not know whether Otungas claims have full accuracy, but he said the emotion behind them was clear.
Maven continued by pointing to lingering tension Otunga still carries. He said that it is evident at this point as well.
Maven said Otunga is now in a place where he no longer feels the need to protect WWE. That being said, there may be more to this story, because he seemed to gloss over some details.
Maven added that Otunga seems ready to speak more openly. He also had nothing but great things to say about Otunga.
Maven closed that portion of the conversation with a warning. You could tell, more is coming. More is coming, he said.
One of the most talked-about cases linked to Cenas controversy involves Alex Riley. Riley once said a single backstage confrontation with Cena drastically changed the course of his WWE career. Riley had momentum on-screen between 2010 and 2012, especially during his run with The Miz, but his push stalled abruptly. WWE never confirmed this publicly, but the story has circulated among fans for years.
Maven offered his own experience with Riley, whose legal name is Kevin Kiley, and how Riley first opened up to him.
Maven then said Riley showed appreciation by taking him out to dinner. So, he had good things to say about the former WWE talent.
Maven chose not to share the details of Rileys story. Again, not my story to tell. Not my story to tell. I wasnt there, Maven said.
We will have to see how John Cena wraps up his WWE career. His final match against GUNTHER will be historic. It will be interesting to see how many stories come out along the way, because his in-ring career is over, but he is going out as one of the top faces in WWE that will ever exist.
Whats your take on accusations that John Cena is a backstage bully? Do you think that there is any truth to this? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
