John Cena Explains Why Controversial Winning Streak in WWE Needed to Happen

John Cena opened up about one of the most debated aspects of his career during an interview with Collider.com. Addressing the frequent wins that defined the peak of his WWE run, Cena explained why those victories were necessary and how they contributed to the bigger picture.

“One of the biggest hang-ups in the middle portion of my career was that, spoiler alert, John wins,” Cena admitted. “What people don’t understand is, I think now, maybe, as we begin to reflect back here on this last run of like, ‘Hey, man, I was in it for the long haul.’”

Cena elaborated on the importance of those wins, stating, “The way you make those losses impactful is sometimes you’ve got to win, and sometimes you’ve got to win a lot. Any time you can pass energy on to somebody, that’s kind of the life cycle of the business. You come in an unknown and, hopefully, you get the flywheel spinning, you create all this energy on your way out, you pay it forward, you pass it off.”

As one of the most polarizing figures in WWE history, Cena’s victories were often met with mixed reactions from fans. Still, his ability to elevate his opponents and pay it forward during his later years has become a defining legacy for the 16-time world champion.

John Cena’s explanation offers a glimpse into the method behind the madness of his winning streak, proving that even the most dominant runs in WWE have a purpose. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Cena’s impact on the business and how he’s helped shape its future by passing the torch to the next generation.