Recap by: Chris Siggia, rajah.com
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GRILLING JR 04/23/20: JOHN CENA
Ross talking about meeting John Cena: "When I got back, I had the car service take me to the office...I told him I've agreed to terms with a WrestleMania main eventer in 5 years."
Ross' opinion on the spinning title belts: "I was one of the guys who didn't like it either. I didn't think it was appropriate, but look, I wasn't a big fan of the smoking skull belt. It was a gimmick to sell merchandise. I'm sure WWE did a good job of marketing and selling those replica belts...It didn't run anybody off, I'm sure they sold a ton of those things. If they sold a bunch of them and the talent can make more money, I really can't stop and kick too much that it wasn't my cup of tea."
Ross on why he thinks Cena was booed: "This is very arguable. It could have been something to do with the fact that John was overexposed. Fans thought he was being forced down their throats. It was just an uncomfortable fit at times because there was really no other reason to not like John. Then it became like a trend. When people first heard it on television, you think, that's strange. Then you go to another market for Monday Night Raw and they are booing again. I think it was monkey see, monkey do."
Ross talking about multiple title changes: "The frequent title change with Cena's reign or anybody else's is counterproductive. It is not the greatest way of booking. It's not the greatest story telling. I don't like it. I don't think the fans like it."
Ross talking about Cena's legacy: "One of the top 5 babyfaces in the history of WWE, without a doubt, hands down. A personal favorite of mine because of his character and his work ethic and his integrity. You never had to worry about John Cena embarrassing the company outside or inside of the cocoon. Saying he is a top 5 babyface in WWE history, that includes Bruno, Hogan, Austin, Rock, Undertaker, all these dudes. He belongs in that same conversation."
