Former WWE NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes recently shared how John Cena’s presence in the locker room has influenced him. On the January 6th episode of RAW, which marked the show’s Netflix debut, Cena officially kicked off his retirement tour.
As Cena embarks on his final year in WWE, he is also sharing the locker room with the next generation. WWE superstars like Bron Breakker, Dragon Lee, The Creed Brothers, and Carmelo Hayes are experiencing what it’s like to be around Cena in his final year.
Cena’s presence backstage continues to be a valuable source of guidance and inspiration for the roster. Recently, Carmelo Hayes reflected on Cena’s impact, emphasizing the value of having him in today’s WWE locker room.
Carmelo Hayes shares how John Cena’s presence benefits the locker room
Speaking on Muscle & Fitness, Carmelo Hayes recently discussed John Cena’s influence in the WWE locker room. Hayes highlighted how valuable it is to have a veteran like Cena around, emphasizing the wealth of experience and knowledge Cena brings.
He stated, “He’s somebody that’s, if you look at the landscape of our locker room right now, we’re very fortunate. We have a lot of heavy hitters that (have) been around the block. Cena’s just one of those guys that has just done it all. So, I mean, it’s very cool just being in his presence.”
He continued, “It’s very cool to just pick his brain a little bit here and there and see what he’s thinking, what he’s going through. Man, he’s earned this. He’s earned this story, he’s earned this kind of ‘go home’ for himself and this farewell… He’s one of the biggest stars ever to come out of WWE.” [H/T: WrestlingInc]
Hayes highlighted how Cena’s presence in the locker room benefits everyone. With Cena on his retirement tour, it may only be a matter of time before the two cross paths in the ring this year.
