John Cena Talks About Why He Does the US Title Open Challenge, Gives Roman Reigns Advice, & More

In a new interview with talkSPORT.com, WWE United States Champion John Cena talks about why he does the US Title Open Challenge, gives Roman Reigns advice, & more. Cena also discusses his upcoming bout against Rusev at “Extreme Rules” on April 26.

Cena comments on the upcoming Russian Chain Match between he and Rusev, saying,

“Rusev is big and bad. I always say he’s a three-hundred pounder that moves like a two-hundred pounder and has the strength of a four hundred pounder. But I’ve been in the ring with a lot of folks.

I’m ready for anything, and I learned at Fast Lane that I have to keep my eyes out for Lana, too. She was put in check at Wrestlemania so I think I’ve got all the bases covered with him.

I’m really proud to be US champion, not only because I’m patriotic but because of what I want to do with the championship, I have a vision for that championship. I want to take it to a new level and I’m not going to let a guy like Rusev stop me.”

Cena also talks about why he has initiated the United States Championship Open Challenge, and why it’s open weekly. He says,

“I really think the WWE is filled with an enormous amount of talent. The complaint from the WWE Universe – and I listen – is they want new superstars to be given a chance.

So I’ll open it up. I’ll give everyone a chance. But if they don’t bring their best, I’ll absolutely destroy them and be fully content with that.

However, I’d like to think a championship match will bring out the best in folks and those that have accepted have all entered unbelievable efforts. I say keep your eyes on the US Open challenge because you don’t know what you’re going to see next.”

The United States Champion also gives Roman Reigns some advice about the negative reaction he receives from half of the WWE Universe, saying,

“The advice I have for Roman is just be yourself because at this point if you try to change who you are to cater to the audience, especially the audience that is chanting, they will eat you alive. Over the 13 years I’ve been here in WWE, I get more obscure chants than anyone else.

But the fans know I love this, they know I show up all the time for all the events, they know I put my life on the line, they know I pour my heart out and although they chant I think there is, or I’d like to hope there is. Anyway, that underlying respect there.

He will be fine as long as he remains true to who he is. If Roman tries to change who he is or tries to redefine himself that authenticity will be gone so he just needs to stay the course and keep doing well.”

You can listen to the entire interview here.

Editor’s Note:

I like the fact that Cena wants to work with all of these other awesome superstars. They deserve the shot, and when you work with Cena, it definitely opens some eyes in the Universe and backstage.