A WWE veteran has voiced his criticism regarding John Cena’s record-breaking 17th championship win, calling it a disappointing and lackluster event. Jonathan Coachman shared his views on this topic during a recent episode of the Two Man Power Trip podcast, where he reflected on Cena’s title match at WrestleMania 41.
Coachman specifically took issue with the match’s execution, decrying the absence of The Rock at this major event, which he claimed left a significant void. He explained that The Rock’s failure to appear sucked the atmosphere out of the arena, especially after the superstar justified his absence in a recent interview, stating he aimed to avoid overshadowing Cena.
In a surprising twist, the match included an interference by rapper Travis Scott, who disrupted the bout by pulling the referee from the ring just as Cody Rhodes was about to hit Cena with his finishing move, Cross Rhodes. Coachman criticized the setup, suggesting that it lacked creativity and was poorly designed.
In a notable upcoming event, John Cena will team up with social media influencer Paul Logan for a tag team match against Cody Rhodes and WWE Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso at WWE Money in the Bank on June 7. This week on SmackDown, Cena and Logan showcased their dominance by overwhelming both Rhodes and Uso, concluding with Cena delivering a promo that provocatively suggested he has “ruined wrestling” for fans while positioning Logan as a future star in the business.
Despite the criticism surrounding Cena’s championship win, the upcoming tag team match represents an exciting opportunity for both Cena and Rhodes to showcase their talents on a prominent stage, potentially drawing fans back into the thrill of WWE storytelling.