John Cena recently spoke with PEOPLE Magazine for an in-depth interview covering all things pro wrestling and Hollywood.
During the discussion, “The Greatest Of All-Time” spoke about his in-ring future with WWE, as well as his thoughts on possibly being a mentor or coach for the company.
Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview where he touches on these topics with his thoughts.
On his in-ring future in WWE: “I turned 47 this past year and I don’t have much time left in the WWE. You know, I’m trying to figure out when to close that chapter. I wouldn’t be who I am — professionally or personally — without the WWE, and I promised myself that I would never simply just be there for my own sake. Every time I perform, I want to give my all to the audience. And I’ve got to admit when I hit the 45 mark, I had to begin to try to form an exit strategy and I’m trying to work on that currently. I just want to do what’s best for the company. If it’s a big final match or if it’s just a final match, or however I can be integrated into the product to let everyone know that this chapter is over, I’m willing to listen to what WWE has to say.”
On possibly being a mentor or coach in WWE: “I do have almost two and a half decades of wisdom built up where I think I can offer a mentor perspective for sure. So, if I am not integrated with the WWE family moving forward and in perpetuity, then I think it’s a waste for everyone involved.”
Check out the complete interview at PEOPLE.com.
