John Cena Defends Ties to Vince McMahon, Who Quit WWE in 2024 Over Assault Allegations
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Updated · The Guardian · Oct 4
John Cena Defends Ties to Vince McMahon, Who Quit WWE in 2024 Over Assault Allegations
1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Oct 4
Summary
John Cena said he feels “no guilt nor shame” about his friendship with Vince McMahon, arguing “it’s OK to love somebody when they’re not perfect” despite the former WWE chief’s sexual assault allegations.
McMahon resigned from WWE and parent TKO Group in January 2024 after a lawsuit by former employee Janel Grant accused him of sexual assault, coercion and sharing explicit images without consent; McMahon denies the allegations.
Cena framed his stance as an extension of loyalty to WWE, the company he served for 26 years and still represents as a brand ambassador, saying criticism is difficult when “you believe in the entity.”
The remarks came in a profile tied to Matchbox: The Movie, underscoring how Cena’s Hollywood rise and public image remain closely bound to the wrestling brand and figures that shaped his career.