Ryback calls John Cena a "poison" to professional wrestling

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Source: Conversation With The Big Guy

Recently on Conversation With The Big Guy, former WWE Superstar Ryback talked about John Cena and the 15-time world champion's alleged negative impact on the professional wrestling industry.



According to Ryback, Cena was always "a piece of s--t" to 'The Big Guy' and people will "lose their s--t" when former WWE Superstar Alex Rileycomes forward about his issues with Cena, as 'The Face That Runs The Place' would "bury" Riley to everyone in the backstage area.
"John's blocked on my Twitter. I blocked him, he's legit [blocked], I blocked him a long time [ago]. He [has] been a piece of s--t to me since Day One. And people, the guy, I was nothing but nice and respectful to him and I know Alex Riley just came out and [admitted he had issues with Cena] and when people hear what really happened with that, they're going to lose their s--t. Like, and I know, I have a pretty good idea of what happened with that and the guys in WWE. And, one, it's f--king hilarious. And, two, it's hilarious what people will find out about John. So he used to s--t talk me when I was in the ring. I remember I was in there against Mark Henry. You've got to remember, I came up with all these guys in developmental and I know everyone who's sitting backstage. No, John [used to talk trash], I used to be back there for John when Riley was in the ring, when the company was f--king with him because John was hot at him because of what happened and all this."

Ryback added, "but John would sit back there and bury Riley in front of everybody for no reason and Alex Riley is f--king money and he was money from Day One. Busted his ass, had awesome theme music, worked his ass off, went out there and got a reaction from the people, but because of John Cena and I swear to God, I swear to f--king God, because of John Cena, his career is over in the WWE for no f--king reason outside of John and his personal issues. Unbelievable."



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In Ryback's view, Cena has been "poison" to the professional wrestling industry insofar as he would hold others back. Ryback theorized that Triple H's promotion of NXT may be a way to prevent Cena from interfering in the careers of up-and-coming stars.

"John comes from that [mentality of], 'well, we're going to push one guy down your f--king throats.' No, you push who the crowd is behind." Ryback added, "he has been poison to the [professional] wrestling industry. I told [podcast co-host Pat Buck] this before. We talked about this before. And again, this is my opinion, but I think I'm pretty accurate on this is I think he [has] done so much harm for so long to new talent to getting [over], breaking out, over there.

"I had my experiences, and other talents up there have their experiences, that I think Hunter finally had to say, 'what the f--k do I need to do?' And I think he started with the NXT thing and bring up all these NXT guys and protecting the f--k out of them. There [are] so many guys now that John just can't f--king pick his battle with one guy because there are nine other guys that are hot on his [heels]. Do you know what I mean? And he [has] been surpassed now and so Hunter's brilliant if that's what he did to get rid of the f--king Cena problem."
 

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According to former WWE Superstar Ryback, aka The Big Guy, WWE hopes to never establish another "marquee name" such as Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock or John Cena, claiming the company would prefer to have a roster of stars that they can control.

The Big Guy claimed he recalled Triple H speaking about the subject first-hand while still performing in WWE as Ryback.

The former WWE Superstar stated the following on the topic during episode 17 of his "Conversations with The Big Guy"podcast:

"Hunter [has] told me directly [that WWE does not want young talent to have economic freedom]. He goes, 'we never want another marquee name here in the WWE.' This was during my first contract negotiations. Yeah, legit told me, he goes, 'we're never going to have another John Cena.' And if you look, that's why they book guys the way they book them. They don't want guys to have too much power anymore."
 

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Not wise he may wanna work for them again in the future

Maybe not but still not wise to burn bridges with the biggest company

What is Ryback really gonna do that will pay him like the E?
 

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He's not wrong. A stack of talent has had their momentum destroyed by being fed to Cena.

Ryback
Wyatt
Rusev
Henry
Sandow
Barrett and the Nexus....

He was even going to eat the Shield but they stood firm and refused to job to him.
Ryback sucked and no one respected him
Wyatt and ruses are one push away from being the most important guys in the class company
Henry had an incredible late career run but injuries derailed him throughout his career and now he is old
Sandwich was overrated
Barrett and nexus was exciting but none of those guys were all that incredible and didn't way Barry have plenty of injuries as well?

Whenever Cegoat puts someone over it's an undeniable talent who deserves it

Punk Aj Bryan Steen

Is barrett or sandwich on their level?
 

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Not wise he may wanna work for them again in the future

Maybe not but still not wise to burn bridges with the biggest company

What is Ryback really gonna do that will pay him like the E?
He's not burning bridges, why u think he complimented HHH :jawalrus:
 

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According to former WWE Superstar Ryback, aka The Big Guy, WWE hopes to never establish another "marquee name" such as Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock or John Cena, claiming the company would prefer to have a roster of stars that they can control.

The Big Guy claimed he recalled Triple H speaking about the subject first-hand while still performing in WWE as Ryback.

The former WWE Superstar stated the following on the topic during episode 17 of his "Conversations with The Big Guy"podcast:

"Hunter [has] told me directly [that WWE does not want young talent to have economic freedom]. He goes, 'we never want another marquee name here in the WWE.' This was during my first contract negotiations. Yeah, legit told me, he goes, 'we're never going to have another John Cena.' And if you look, that's why they book guys the way they book them. They don't want guys to have too much power anymore."


This is sort of apparent, no matter how much people cite Reigns push.
The thing I heard and read was it was mostly due to Rock and Brock leaving them in the mid 00s to be bigger and not have a reason to comeback. Though it certainly wouldnt explain the plans for Batista and Cena (unless you consider how they controlled their appearences and now they cant even do that with them)

Eventually it might kill their crossover/casual ability if not already but will still have hardcores cause they'll bring in indie and international stars but keep them to a level/ceiling still.
 

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Not wise he may wanna work for them again in the future

Maybe not but still not wise to burn bridges with the biggest company

What is Ryback really gonna do that will pay him like the E?


Eh if anything, it seems Cokeboy likes it when people pop shyt about him and the WWE just so he can get them back.

Part of the reason he welcomed Hart, Hogan, Brock, Rock, Austin, Goldberg back but Bobby Heenan though loyal and never talked negativley about Vince in WCW was put aside when WCW was acquired and he was back but never used in the booth for the couple of years before the cancer
 

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This is sort of apparent, no matter how much people cite Reigns push.
The thing I heard and read was it was mostly due to Rock and Brock leaving them in the mid 00s to be bigger and not have a reason to comeback. Though it certainly wouldnt explain the plans for Batista and Cena (unless you consider how they controlled their appearences and now they cant even do that with them)

Eventually it might kill their crossover/casual ability if not already but will still have hardcores cause they'll bring in indie and international stars but keep them to a level/ceiling still.

I think it was the Brock thing more than Rock leaving. Rock always kept a good relationship with Vince but Brock rolled out and they tried to sue him. Then he went to UFC and made huge money based on his fame in WWE. It was right after Brock leaving they started giving people shytty names and 50/50 booking everyone but Cena.
 
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