AEW’s MJF recently spoke about missing the opportunity to face WWE legend John Cena in the ring, following Cena’s retirement from WWE after a storied 17-time World Champion career. Cena concluded his WWE journey on December 13th in Washington, DC, losing to Gunther in the main event of WWE Saturday Night. Throughout his final year in WWE, Cena went up against several rising stars and iconic wrestlers, but an encounter with MJF never materialized. Had MJF signed with WWE instead of AEW, many fans might have considered a potential match between the two as one of the greatest dream bouts of all time.
In an interview with Brandon Walker on Mostly Sports, MJF admitted feeling sad about never wrestling Cena, saying, “Yes, that’s right. I believe there’s another world where that match would have happened. Unfortunately, it’s not in this one.” He also shared fond memories of Cena, revealing that before CM Punk, Cena was his favorite wrestler growing up, describing him as the “fat guy glued to my bedroom wall.” MJF praised Cena not only for his contributions in wrestling but also for his positive view of AEW and MJF’s work.
The two met at the movie premiere of Iron Crow, where Cena humorously expressed hope that MJF might one day join WWE. MJF was among many wrestling stars who paid tribute to Cena following his last match.
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans because it highlights the untapped potential of a match between two of wrestling’s brightest stars from different promotions. It serves as a reminder of shifting industry dynamics and how dream matches, while sometimes impossible, fuel passionate discussions and excitement within the wrestling community.
