John Cena Was on WWE’s Cuts List Before One Moment Changed Everything

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During a recent interview, John Cena recalled how he nearly became one of WWE’s roster cuts early in his career. He also detailed how that changed, leading to his debut in WWE and becoming the “Doctor of Thuganomics.” In the following years, Cena won 17 world championships at the promotion and countless other accolades. He finally retired from wrestling in December 2025.How John Cena went from WWE cuts list to the Doctor of Th