WWE United States Champion Austin Theory recently shared what John Cena said to him following their match at WrestleMania 39.
Theory recently made an appearance on The Babyfaces Podcast, where he engaged in a candid conversation covering various topics. One of the major highlights of the interview was Theory’s discussion about his victory over John Cena in the opening match of WWE WrestleMania 39 – Night One earlier this year.
Theory shared a heart-warming moment he had with John Cena after their match at WrestleMania 39. Cena advised him to savour the day and enjoy the moment. Theory expressed his confidence and lack of nervousness during the match, attributing it to his self-belief and the realisation that not being afraid to fail is crucial. He emphasised the importance of betting on oneself and continuing to press forward, despite the opinions or criticisms of others.
He just told me to enjoy this day and enjoy this moment. Literally, there was no stress that day whatsoever. I wasn’t nervous. Everything that prepared me for that moment. Everything that I had to go out there and perform, I felt like I had it, and that was something really cool but something that John says that you could say a lot of people say. It’s so true that just not being afraid to fail and betting on yourself and just going for it.
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Theory participated in the 25-man Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal, which LA Knight won. Theory expressed his amazement at the growth and magnitude of SummerSlam over the years. He described the event as feeling like a WrestleMania when he walked out to the ring.
Theory said that being a part of the SummerSlam card and contributing to its rich history was an exhilarating experience for him, regardless of whether he was defending his title, participating in a battle royal, or engaged in any other type of match.
Honestly, it’s just crazy to see how much the SummerSlam’s have grown. And just how big they are, you know, like even this year, it just feels like a WrestleMania when you walk out there. I had a blast. You know, anytime you can be on the SummerSlam card and be a part of that history, you know, whether I’m defending my title or I’m in a battle royal.
When asked about his desired opponent for future matches, Austin Theory revealed his eagerness to step into the ring with the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. He expressed his aspiration to face Reigns and emphasised the need for proper preparation for what he called “Tribal Theory.”
H/t to WrestlingNews.co