Recent insights have emerged regarding backstage conflicts involving John Cena and other WWE talents over the past few years. David Otunga, notably vocal about his issues with Cena, was Cena’s partner in Nexus back in 2010, with whom he also shared the WWE Tag Team Championships. Another figure reportedly involved in backstage tensions with Cena is Alex Riley.
During an interview on Café de Rene with Rene Dupree, WWE Tough Enough winner and three-time Hardcore Champion Maven shared his perspective on Cena’s disputes with both Otunga and Riley. Maven described how he personally witnessed Otunga’s frustrations and texted with him afterward, indicating that Otunga has been grappling with this issue for a long time. Although Maven couldn’t fully verify Otunga’s claims since he wasn’t present, he mentioned Otunga expressed more about an incident involving Alex Riley, whose real name is Kevin Kiley, highlighting considerable animosity and bad blood.
Maven explained that Otunga appears to have reached a point where he no longer feels compelled to protect the WWE’s image regarding this matter. While Maven holds respect for Otunga, he acknowledged that Otunga has openly criticized WWE’s inner workings. He hinted that more revelations about these conflicts may surface soon.
Regarding Riley, Maven shared a personal anecdote about how Riley once thanked him by dining out after receiving a discounted surgery recommendation. It was during this event that Riley confided in Maven about his problems with Cena, leaving Maven shocked. He clarified, however, that he wasn’t directly involved or present for the confrontation between Riley and Cena.
John Cena is set to have his final WWE match against Gunther this Saturday night, marking the end of an era.
Fan Take: This behind-the-scenes glimpse into John Cena’s relationships adds depth to understanding the complex dynamics within WWE. For fans, it highlights that beyond the performances, personal rivalries and tensions continue to shape the wrestling world, potentially influencing storylines and the sport’s future.
