John Cena Says His Dr. Of Thuganomics Gimmick Could Possibly Return: “When It Shows Up, It’s a Thing That Gets People Excited”

WWE legend John Cena is arguably the most polarizing pro-wrestler to ever lace up a pair of boots. Throughout his career, fans have either completely loved him or have outright hated him.

However, this didn’t stop The Peacemaker actor to get to the top of the mountain. Cena’s run with Vince McMahon’s company was divided into two phases – Doctor of Thuganomics and Hustle, Respect, and Loyalty.

For the first few years of his career, Cena used to don jerseys and caps with a big chain in his neck and would cut promos while freestyling. He would verbally assault his opponents before actually fighting them.

The gimmick slowly faded away when the WWE went more in the direction of PG-13 and Cena became all about never giving up. Since then, Cena rarely visited back to this gimmick, and whenever he did, the WWE Universe loved it.

John Cena might get back in the ring

Speaking on the latest episode of ‘Pardon My Take‘, the 16-time World Champion details how his Doctor of Thuganomics gimmick has become a novelty in the pro-wrestling business.

The Champ further detailed that ever since he quit the gimmick and revisited it, the WWE Universe has loved it even more.

“Over the years, you’ve actually seen more of the good [version of] ‘Doctor of Thuganomics’ than over the past 10 years. The appearance in the Firefly Funhouse match, the appearance at WrestleMania with Elias, it’s almost like that character has taken on a sense of nostalgia itself. So when it shows up, it’s a thing that gets people excited. So, never say never.”

Cena surprised everyone when he appeared as the rapper at WrestleMania to get back at Elias. It looks like the former champion is still interested in getting back inside the squared circle.

For now, The Peacemaker actor is busy with his movie projects and promotions. However, it looks like Cena is preparing for an in-ring return.

Cena’s last match in WWE was against Roman Reigns at the SummerSlam PPV for the Universal championship. Who would you want Cena to face if he ever gets back to the ring? Let us know.

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