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John Cena Reveals He Was On WWE’s Release List Before Career-Changing Moment

AUGUST 26, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

John Cena has revealed that he was on the verge of being released by WWE before discovering the character that ultimately changed the direction of his career. John Cena entered professional wrestling in 1999, signed a developmental contract with WWE the following year, and was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling. However, his future with the […] The post John Cena Reveals He Was On WWE’s Release List Before Career-Changing Moment appeared first on Slam Wrestling.

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