John Cena, a 16-time WWE World Champion, is a prominent figure in wrestling history, revered as the Greatest Of All Time. He values crowd engagement over indifference, even welcoming negative reactions from a 10,000-strong audience.
In a recent podcast on "After The Bell With Corey Graves: The Ringer," Cena opened up about his fear of apathy, emphasizing the importance of audience engagement and avoiding non-focused silence.
He mentioned his feud with wrestler Austin Theory and empathized with Theory's struggle to engage an indifferent audience. Cena recalled his own difficulties in connecting with fans during the Ruthless Aggression era, emphasizing his sincerity in discussing Austin Theory.
Cena's strong focus on connecting with fans was evident in his feud with Theory, where Theory defeated 'Big Match John' at WrestleMania 39. This highlighted Cena's firsthand grasp of audience engagement, influenced by his experience with uninterested crowds.