Vince Russo is tearing into WWE over how the company has handled John Cenas retirement run, calling it a complete creative failure and saying one of the biggest stars in wrestling history was turned into an afterthought.
Speaking on Minus7 Sports, Russo was asked what hes enjoyed about Cenas farewell stretch. His response was immediate and blunt, making it clear he believes WWE squandered a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Russo explained that he initially tried to give WWE the benefit of the doubt, pointing to moments where it appeared the creative direction was aligned behind the scenes. However, he said that unity quickly collapsed when plans involving The Rock reportedly fell apart.
According to Russo, the issue wasnt just a creative disagreement it was WWEs inability to adjust once their original plan unraveled.
Russo said the lack of preparation is especially unforgivable considering how much advance notice WWE had.
Instead, Russo argued that WWE made Cenas final run confusing and inconsistent, even pointing to abrupt character shifts that made little sense.
For Russo, the clearest sign that WWE dropped the ball came when Cena was placed in a multi-man match late in his farewell run including at Madison Square Garden.
Russo said Cenas retirement should have been the centerpiece of WWE programming, not just another segment on the card.
With Cena winding down his in-ring career, Russos comments are likely to spark debate about whether WWE honored its most recognizable star properly or let poor planning derail what should have been a defining moment in company history.
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