Mr. Kennedy just opened up like never before — and this time, he claims John Cena always played a character.

On the latest episode of his Mic Check podcast, Mr. Kennedy talked about how John Cena treated him behind the scenes in WWE. While Cena is often praised for his charitable work, especially his record-breaking number of Make-A-Wish appearances, Kennedy says his own experience with WWE’s poster boy was anything but inspiring.

“Someone gave a number of 725 Make-A-Wishes that he did. That’s fantastic, but there isn’t a person in that locker room — or who’s ever been in that locker room — who ever had a request for a Make-A-Wish and was like, ‘Eh, can’t be fed. Not today.’ Every time John did a Make-A-Wish, they also grabbed 20 other talent to go in that room, meet that kid, sign autographs, and take pictures. He did all these Make-A-Wishes for everyone, but he did the exact f****** opposite of a Make-A-Wish to me.”

Kennedy’s frustrations didn’t stop there. While Cena is widely seen as a locker room leader, Kennedy claims he experienced the complete opposite — and he’s not alone.

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“I don’t expect people to change their opinion about him, but that’s the way I view it. It wasn’t just me — it was a lot of other people too.”

Even though Kennedy has been vocal about Cena’s role in his WWE release, he made it clear that this isn’t about bitterness. In fact, he’s open to speaking with Cena directly. He doesn’t want a dramatic scene — just a real conversation and maybe a little honesty.

“If we were sitting in a room together, I’m down. I don’t hate anybody. I just hate what people do. I don’t like it when you do this, and we can come to an understanding, or you can stop doing that.”

When asked whether an apology would make a difference, Kennedy admitted it wouldn’t change his life — but it would mean something.

“I don’t think it would change my life, but it would definitely feel good… I don’t need you to grovel at my feet — just an acknowledgment that yes, this happened, it shouldn’t have happened, and I’m sorry. That’s it.”

And for those who still see Cena as always being the hero, Kennedy noted that he feels the Leader of Cenation is always playing a character, which is based on his own experience behind the scenes.

“I just feel like he’s always playing a character — always playing a character. This is based on what I’ve seen behind the scenes with my own eyes, my own experience.”

Mr. Kennedy’s WWE career may have been cut short, but he’s still speaking out on what really went down — and offering a side of the locker room politics fans rarely hear. Whether John Cena responds or not, the door is open — and the story is out.

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Felix Upton has over 15 years of experience in media and wrestling journalism. His work at Ringside News blends speed, accuracy, and industry insight.

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