John Cena Sr. doesn’t want to see Gunther as John Cena’s final WWE opponent
While speaking on the All Axxess Entertainment, John Cena Sr. commented on his son John Cena’s upcoming retirement match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. Cena Sr. was asked about who he wants to see his son face…
“Well, it certainly wouldn’t be Gunther, that’s for sure. I don’t think that’s a wise move, and I don’t think the fans would enjoy it. Personally, Gunther does not need the rub. And by the way, I’ve never been a fan of this idea that on the way out you must put somebody over or ‘pass the torch.’ I don’t know where that’s written in professional wrestling.
If we’re going to use that analogy, Cena already passed the torch to Cody Rhodes. He beat him for the title, then gave it back. They embraced, Cody was teary-eyed—the torch was passed.
So my thought is: does anybody need the rub? I think Cena has already given rubs along the way, especially with Dominik Mysterio. That was a tremendous moment, and their second match will be another big rub.
Who else do I think he should face? I really wish Kurt Angle were able to get back in the ring, because Cena vs. Angle would be an outstanding final match. I’ve always believed that Baron Corbin should not have been Angle’s retirement opponent—it should have been Cena.
As for who I’d like to see Cena face: Kurt Angle (if it were possible), Adam Copeland, Chris Jericho, and a wild card: JBL. Those would be my four choices.”