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Former WWE star shares rare behind-the-scenes story from John Cena’s SmackDown debut

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Former WWE star Rob Conway reflected on training with John Cena in OVW and driving him to SmackDown where he would later learn of his debut match against Kurt Angle. Conway labeled Cena as ‘not the most talented athlete’ but was the first one to reach the training center and last one to leave. He […]

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