The Miz Reflects on John Cena’s Impact as WWE Legend Nears Retirement

One big thing: The Miz credits John Cena for valuable lessons in and out of the ring

WWE superstar The Miz recently opened up about the profound influence John Cena has had on his career, as Cena’s 2025 retirement looms.

• In an interview with SHAK Wrestling, The Miz praised Cena’s ability to create memorable moments in WWE.
• He expressed hope that he has “done [Cena’s] teachings justice.”
• Cena described The Miz’s career as “possibly the most underrated in WWE history” in The Miz’s recent A&E documentary.

Why it matters

Cena’s impending retirement highlights the lasting impact he’s had on fellow wrestlers and the industry as a whole. The Miz’s comments underscore the importance of mentorship and knowledge transfer in professional wrestling.

By the numbers

• Cena is a 16-time world champion in WWE.
• The Miz and Cena last shared the ring the night after WrestleMania 40.

What they’re saying

“[WWE] tries to create moments,” The Miz said. “No matter how small of a role or how big of a role, you always try to create a moment that people talk about. Cena’s incredible at that and I’ve learned a lot from him.”

Looking ahead

The Miz expressed interest in facing Cena one last time before his retirement but also emphasized the importance of new talent getting the opportunity to work with the WWE legend.

“I am putting my name in the hat of people that want to face John Cena,” The Miz stated. “But also, I want our new talent to experience John Cena … As much as I was taught by John and I can teach what John taught me, it’s always better when you have that guy there to teach you.”

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