{
  "id": 7293055,
  "title": "John Cena on WWE retirement: ‘I don’t think I left anything on the table’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/john-cena-on-wwe-retirement-i-dont-think-i-left-anything-on-the-table",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:01:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/09/14/john-cena-on-wwe-retirement-i-dont-think-i-left-anything-on-the-table/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Cena, a successful Hollywood actor after his WWE retirement, expressed his preference for wrestling over acting during a panel at Middle East Film and Comic Con in Abu Dhabi. Although he acknowledged acting's advantages, such as longevity due to the variety of roles, Cena emphasized that wrestling remains his true passion. At 50, Cena felt healthy and content to conclude his wrestling career after over two decades, despite the physical demands. WWE's roster now boasts numerous young talents, prompting Cena to step aside for the next generation of champions. He did not believe he had left any unfinished business in wrestling, stating his career felt complete. Cena highlighted the role of audience reactions, both cheers and boos, in shaping his character and humility. He viewed criticism as constructive coaching for growth, encouraging public figures to accept both praise and negative feedback. Among his wrestling career's highlights, Cena named Brock Lesnar as his toughest opponent and Andre the Giant as the WWE Hall of Famer he'd most like to have teamed with. Cena's wrestling journey began with a simple goal: performing in front of any audience, regardless of size.",
  "summary": "John Cena may have built a successful second career in Hollywood, but there is little doubt about which stage still means the most to him. “I like WWE more,” Cena told fans during a panel at Middle East Film and Comic Con in Abu Dhabi over the weekend. However, when asked whether he preferred acting or professional wrestling, Cena – who retired from WWE last year – said acting offered him…",
  "key_points": [
    "John Cena prefers wrestling over acting, expressing his passion for the sport.",
    "At 50, Cena retired from wrestling after over two decades in the ring.",
    "Cena believes his wrestling career felt complete, with no unfinished business."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "John Cena on WWE retirement: ‘I don’t think I left anything on the table’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/john-cena-on-wwe-retirement-i-dont-think-i-left-anything-on-the-table-7296748",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:01:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}