Logan Paul has expressed no sadness over John Cena’s retirement, even suggesting that WWE is better off without the 17-time world champion. In a video blog following Saturday Night’s main event, Paul harshly criticized Cena’s emotional farewell match, where Cena unexpectedly tapped out to Gunther, leaving the crowd at Capital One Arena stunned. While fans booed and chanted negatively, Paul had a very different viewpoint.
Paul argued that Cena did not properly “earn his way into the sunset” during his final match. He felt Cena’s submission loss contradicted the legendary “Never Give Up” mantra that defined his career. “He tapped out to Gunther—he gave up, which is the opposite of everything he stood for,” Paul commented.
Using Cena’s departure as a launchpad, Paul claimed WWE stands to benefit from his absence and predicted an exciting new era ahead with him leading the charge. “Even without someone like John Cena, with me in charge and The Vision guiding WWE, the company can experience real growth,” said Paul. “The match from yesterday was a glimpse of the future WWE will embrace.”
Paul also highlighted several promising NXT talents as part of the upcoming generation he intends to lead, naming Oba Femis, Sol Lucas, Jevon Evans, and himself.
These remarks come shortly after Triple H defended Cena’s final bout, calling it a traditional sign of respect to lose on the way out and praising Cena for always aiming to improve WWE. However, Logan Paul remains unconvinced by this legacy narrative, focused instead on heralding a new chapter for the company.
Fan Take: Logan Paul’s bold critiques mark a significant shift in WWE’s narrative, spotlighting a fresh generation eager to redefine the sport. This could signal a major transformation in WWE storylines and fan engagement, making the future of wrestling more dynamic and unpredictable.
