On a recent edition of WWE’s “After the Bell” podcast, WWE Superstar John Cena commented on a variety of topics including his concerns about apathy while feuding with Austin Theory.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his biggest fear for his feud with Austin Theory and Theory dealing with “non-focused silence”: “My biggest fear was apathy. That non-focused silence. There is even the sound of focused silence, but that non-focused silence is when you’re dead in the water. It was one of my main points, the last time we spoke, back when I was speaking about Austin Theory. Nothing I said to Austin out there, I wouldn’t say to his face. We still talk on a regular basis and I still try to bestow on him advice.”
On how Theory is working on connecting with the audience: “I think he’s working more towards connecting with the audience, but I could hear the silence of apathy when he would perform. I know it is because I had plenty. I single-handedly ruined the Ruthless Aggression Era by completely failing, being the Ruthless Aggression guy and failing. I know what apathetic silence sounds like and that was my one fear.”
Austin Theory defeated John Cena at WrestleMania 39 (Night One) earlier this year.
