John Cena has some words of warning for WWE’s new United States Champion, Theory.
Over the weekend, Theory posted a video of himself taunting a young fan at ringside on social media who dressed up as Cena.
Theory once pointed to a belt worn by Cena and said, “It makes me better than John Cena!”
To make matters worse, the arrogant champion tagged Cena in the video and used it to wish him a happy birthday. Cena turned 45 on Saturday.
John Cena has stern responded to United States Champion Austin Theory
The 16-time world champion responded to the video on his account and praised Theory – albeit with a word of warning.
Everyone understands that you have far more talent, strength, and gifts than I ever had. Don’t apologize for that. Ever. An apology should come 20 years from now if you fail to provide the EFFORT needed to turn your potential into your legacy. I hope that day never comes. 🥃
The Cena/Theory connection apparently extends beyond Twitter, as @WrestleVotes reported Monday that Theory is comparing Cena to Vince McMahon behind the scenes.
The former NXT star began associating himself with McMahon late last year after attempting to steal his prized egg at Survivor Series.
“Now that his push is in full effect, [a] source states he anticipates bigger & bigger things for Theory. A person with direct knowledge states Vince ‘sees a young John Cena in Theory’ and will ‘give the kid everything he needs to be successful,'” the report read.
Theory spoke with WrestleVotes about working with McMahon
Theory spoke with WrestleVotes about working with McMahon ahead of WrestleMania 38.
When asked what advice Vince gave him behind the scenes, the US Champion said,
“So sometimes we have something, the way it is written and maybe something happens when we do a take or Sometimes it can be a take, but it always makes sure that we do everything we can to make the story work, and it’s really no wasted words or time, just get the point across. And usually ‘Our backstage [promo] was like a minute, a minute and 15. So there’s so little time for two people to interact. But yeah, overall, it was a really cool, just experience. And as in It continues, it’s awesome.”
