“I’m Not Saying That… “ John Cena Once Opened Up on What Keeps Him Motivated Despite Having to Deal With WWE’s Grueling Schedule

Published 01/27/2023, 1:00 PM EST
It’s no wonder that we all love to see our favorite wrestler performing in the ring. However, many of us are still in the dark about the background stories. Looking into the current scenario of WWE, there are many instances of the early death of young wrestlers. One of the major reasons behind it is the rigorous travel schedule our superstars have to follow throughout their careers. Probably their travel schedule differs a lot from any other sport in the world simply because of the peculiar nature of the sport itself.
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People who are aware of the schedule may wonder how the top wrestlers can adjust to it. Well, WWE star John Cena once had a very sporty answer for all of them.
John Cena opened up about the tight WWE schedule
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In an interview with Canadian Mike of FOX Sports Radio during the 2011 SummerSlam weekend in Loss Angeles, Cena revealed his accepting approach towards the tight travel schedule issue saying, ‘I love the business I love what I do, I love our fans I love the brand, I’ve been on the road 300 days a year for the past 10 years.” His commitment and devotion to the sport are unquestionable. ”I am not saying that to beat my own drum I can hope I can get 10. ”, the superstar further explained.
In the whole career span in the WWE, the 45-year-old workhorse took only a few breaks. Even during his vacation, Cena used to hit the gym early in the morning. If you follow him on Twitter regularly, you can see the legendary guy takes very little time to relax. As Cena mentioned in the interview, his fans, and admirers are supremely important to him. Staying true to his words, He never made his fans disheartened by appearing less no matter how fatigued he was during his full-time tenure.
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With keeping this approach intact, the incredible man is still on his way to creating magic in the ring. However, we may not see him in the ring more than a few times. The reason for this is probably his Hollywood involvement and saving energy for big WWE events.
The dream life of WWE superstars is a myth
Though stars like John Cena didn’t demand any lighter travel schedule ever, it still takes a toll on many great wrestlers, including him. On average, the WWE superstars have to travel 3-4 nights a week in a different city each night. They also have to work on big festivals like Christmas day or anything of that sort. Throughout the pandemic period, the schedule got a bit lighter. However, it didn’t last long. They immediately got back to their old hectic schedule since live shows have allowed fans to be present. This is a potential reason for many big stars, like Brock Lesnar, opting for a part-time schedule. Cena himself also assumed a part-time role in 2016.
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Despite the great spirit and stamina of our favorite stars, a bit lighter schedule may help them to stick to the game longer. After all, their hard life is not at all dreamlike no matter how we fans, perceive it to be.
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