John Cena carried the company on his back from 2006 to 2016 and was truly the face of WWE back then. Therefore, it comes as no surprise there are great stories about Cena and one such story reveals how he once paid an exorbitant 9-day bar tab before an iconic match.
One of John Cenas best matches took place on an episode of WWE Raw in the United Kingdom against Shawn Michaels on April 23rd, 2007. The 56-minute match saw Michaels beat Cena clean as a whistle. This took place just a couple of weeks after WrestleMania 23, where Cena beat Michaels and retained his WWE Championship. The match received tons of praise from fans and pro wrestlers alike.
While speaking on The Angle podcast, former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman talked about John Cenas potential winding down of his career and shared his perspective on wrestling records, particularly Ric Flairs 16-time world championship reigns. Coachman emphasized that while he could technically have pursued more title reigns, the number itself holds little personal significance to him.
Coachman recalled an overseas trip where Flair encouraged Cena to take part in the stereotypical behavior of a world champion, including nightly drinking sessions. Despite these temptations, Coachman noted Cenas commitment to his craft and recounted a memorable instance where Cena spent $70,000 on a nine-day bar tab and then was informed of the demanding 60-minute match with Shawn Michaels the next day. Despite his condition, Cena delivered an exceptional performance, earning Coachmans admiration and respect.
Interestingly enough, Shawn Michaels previously stated that the match with John Cena was easy for him. As for John Cena, it remains to be seen where Cena will pop up next, ashis pro wrestling career is nearing its end.
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