He's a big star in Hollywood today doing movies like The Suicide Squad and Fast and Furious. Just to think none of that would have existed if it wasn't for Rey, Rikishi, and Stephanie.
It’s weird to think of a world without the John Cena we know today. He became the most recognizable face in the WWE, he was the top dog and one of the firsts you thought about when thinking about the WWE and he was that close to being released. There would’ve been no WWE spinner belt as he brought that belt in, no “you can’t see me” leading to the eventual invisible Meme. No movies, no doctor of Thuganomics, who knows how different John’s career path would’ve been had he been cut. So thankful he wasn’t.
I have a whole new level of respect for Stephanie McMahon. She was there, but not idle - she was observing talent, looking for little things that could make them into future superstars. Sure, John picked up from there - but even John Cena needs help from time to time. Props to Steph, bring us more superstars!
@@AD-ur1fk I remember him before he started rapping and he was pretty boring. I thought he was the equivalent of a jobber from the 90’s that would get beat up all the time early on. He used to come out in a peach or orange speedo that was kinda gay before the jorts and rap. He had one match against Kurt Angle that sort of stuck out and then nothing for a while.
He was literally hanging by a string & that freestyle saved his career! Amazing goes to show never give up & when that opportunity presents itself go for, & don't hold back!! Good on him & good on Steph for hearing him & instantly thinking ok we can use that & give him a big push with this all new persona. Which saved him which was the best decision ever for both of them & WWF!
Actually that's cool...I still remember John debuting in 2002 and then he fought Kurt angle explosively..but I never had much interest in watching him...but never thought he would go on to become where he is today..the face that runs the place!!
For all who r saying Steph alone saved Cena's career Steph tested him by asking him to rap on that can bus flight and Cena did is brilliantly He really passed the test When you have the talent no one really can stop you Cena had the freestyle talent And he passed the Steph test So Cena was destined to become a WWE star and Hollywood star Steph was just a part of his destiny Though She should be credited for noticing cena's ability to rap And Cena was fortunate enough to have Rikishi and Rey start the topic But it just had to happen It was destined Rey and Rik had to be rapping on the bus Steph had to notice cena's ability Cena was destined to become a Megastar(especially when he's multi-talented) ✌️Peace in the replies
I can't say Cena was destined to become a Megastar. When you're given a chance you have to take that chance and make everything out of it. Sometimes that chance only comes once in a person's lifetime. It is what you do with that moment that is the difference.
This showed that Stephanie has an eye for talent. Cena was on his way out the door, it had already been decided. If Steph has chose to ignore what she saw and heard on that bus, Cena would have had his last match and been released. He was just doing something to pass the time on the bus, she's the one who saw the potential of how to incorporate that talent into his character to give him new life and a chance to become the John Cena we all know today. His is one of many stories of wrestlers who've been given new life in the business due to something that someone else in the business saw in them that they didn't see for themselves. That's what's so fascinating about wrestling is that these people (not all but a good majority) realize that the better the talent around them the better chance they all have to succeed.
naah they won't. Most of the time, WWE would rather keep 1 golden goose than 2 silvers and make 100 million in merch sales by 1 person, rather than make 125 million by two people. That is how naive and blidn they are, sometimes...
Everyone acts like Cena is Vince favourite always forgot that Vince never had Cena in his mind to be the face of WWE instead he wanted Brock, Kurt, Randy or Batista until Stephanie convinced her old man about Cena so we all should be thanking Stephanie for giving Cena a second chance
The funniest/ coolest part to me is Stephanie really had no clue what an off the top freestyle was 🤣. Just an example of how different we all are even in our respective cultures.
Reason why John cena is the GOAT he rises from his own talent not to sh*t on Roman but he had Vince's privilege from the beginning of his career just coz of his family background
I can’t express how many sleepless nights I’ve had, lamenting over the fact that Stephanie McMahon doesn’t get more credit… I’ll tell anyone who listens: “Hey guys, you know who doesn’t get enough credit? Stephanie McMahon.”
I remember this vanilla john cena, he was the most generic wrestler on the roster. It's true, he was appearing less and less every week. He just was too bland. This rap gimmick saved him big time, he was good at it.
So if that Rap never broke out from rikishi and Rey in the back there would be know cena to carry every main event ppv from like 2003 till today. Which is nuts. Or if that thing in his head never told him hey go join there would be no spinner belt or epic feuds with jbl edge triple h orton Michaels etc. mind blowing
Dang, Stephanie saved this man’s career. She told him to do the gimmick that people fell in love with. Which led him to be a star & millions know/adore. 1 person. 1 opportunity. Your whole life can change. People don’t put enough respect on her name. Period. Seems Cena wasn’t a Vince guy after all. He was a Stephanie guy. The more you know.
Se não for pedir muito..o video do mark jindrak explicando pq ele foi substituído pelo Batista no evolution ...e desse mesmo documentário... deve ser interessante
john cena won africa the momment he started freestyle,that black culture is the crown of american entertainment,the rock did it and look at how big he is,not to mention,timberlake,bieber,all latino rappers,jaylo,shakira,stone cold wore black attire,i mean to see white people do black thing and doing it with love is priceless,latinos have issues though,they are all over the place beefing with blacks while wearing,speaking,acting black,funny to see all that unfold from africa
Even John Cena struggled in life. We all can overcome. Watch this if you ever feel worthless
Hip hop saved John cena that’s what made him my favorite he was a battle rapper
I thought the Chinese money saved John.
Unfortunately not everyone can make it
@@theworldisimmense if u sell out ur country like Cena did u certainly can make it
You need to keep watching this daily
Triple H saved Batistas career
Stephanie saved John Cenas career
The future stars of the WWE saved by the Authority.
And they have the audacity to say that they ruin talent
@@angelyaluhhhh9130 I guess the Authority really do know what’s best for business.
Ps sorry bout the late reply.
Triple H saved Orton, Sheamus and Seth's careers as well
@@dhruvmenon6989 I would honestly say that Undertaker is the one who saved/helped Randy's Caeer with their feud in '05.
What
He's a big star in Hollywood today doing movies like The Suicide Squad and Fast and Furious. Just to think none of that would have existed if it wasn't for Rey, Rikishi, and Stephanie.
Funny thing is, Rikishi was one of the vets at the time who was behind cena fully.
Movies for Losers!
I don't know who came up with the Rock but that saved his career to Rocky first gimmick was horrible
I think Rock freestyled(I don't mean Rap)a promo one time at the arena because the fans made him upset and it was a hit. He took off after that.
It’s weird to think of a world without the John Cena we know today. He became the most recognizable face in the WWE, he was the top dog and one of the firsts you thought about when thinking about the WWE and he was that close to being released. There would’ve been no WWE spinner belt as he brought that belt in, no “you can’t see me” leading to the eventual invisible Meme. No movies, no doctor of Thuganomics, who knows how different John’s career path would’ve been had he been cut. So thankful he wasn’t.
And no record-setting 500 Make-a-Wish requests fulfilled.
@@MrSprigg legend of a man
You've seen his face?!
John Cena is when the WWE started to go downhill. I would love to see "Stone Cold Steve Austin" put a stunner on his A$$ Attitude Era Forever!
Word life
Cena will always be my childhood hero
Massive facts
R thruth feels The same way
@@Tayasir-kuli-asir 🤣🤣🤣
Same with me
Same here
It's always the little skills that people think are useless that can save you. In this case, John's ability to freestyle saved his career in WWE.
*When you realize rey mysterio and Rikkishi saved John cena* 💀
Cap
@@DonCheetoss
if it wasn't fr them, Cena wouldn't be thinking about rapping
Rey and rikishi rap battling
No it was Stephanie, she ask him to do that in tv
RIKISHI DID IT FOR THE ROCK!
I have a whole new level of respect for Stephanie McMahon. She was there, but not idle - she was observing talent, looking for little things that could make them into future superstars. Sure, John picked up from there - but even John Cena needs help from time to time. Props to Steph, bring us more superstars!
She's her fathers child
It was crazy to think John was nearly fired if it wasn’t for Steph he still wouldn’t have been here today
unbeliable isn't it out of all people staphnie belived in him
That's why she let him do that scene in 03... the scene that wasn't PG
Lies . There were worse guys on the roster who didn’t get fired. I don’t think he would get fired if he didn’t do the rap gimmick
@@AD-ur1fk Vince was about to fire him, it was just some moments away. Haven't you read the article yet? Cena was not lying either.
@@AD-ur1fk I remember him before he started rapping and he was pretty boring. I thought he was the equivalent of a jobber from the 90’s that would get beat up all the time early on. He used to come out in a peach or orange speedo that was kinda gay before the jorts and rap. He had one match against Kurt Angle that sort of stuck out and then nothing for a while.
He was literally hanging by a string & that freestyle saved his career! Amazing goes to show never give up & when that opportunity presents itself go for, & don't hold back!! Good on him & good on Steph for hearing him & instantly thinking ok we can use that & give him a big push with this all new persona. Which saved him which was the best decision ever for both of them & WWF!
*figuratively hanging by a string
John cena went from a part time jobber to a blue chip franchise player!
Actually that's cool...I still remember John debuting in 2002 and then he fought Kurt angle explosively..but I never had much interest in watching him...but never thought he would go on to become where he is today..the face that runs the place!!
He is a part time jobber now.
@@castle_novelist Watch His Peacemaker Bro🔥🔥
@@ayxsh-gv3zb Oh, I get it now. I haven't seen it yet.
And that is when the WWE started to SUCK!
For all who r saying Steph alone saved Cena's career
Steph tested him by asking him to rap on that can bus flight and Cena did is brilliantly
He really passed the test
When you have the talent no one really can stop you
Cena had the freestyle talent
And he passed the Steph test
So Cena was destined to become a WWE star and Hollywood star
Steph was just a part of his destiny
Though She should be credited for noticing cena's ability to rap
And Cena was fortunate enough to have Rikishi and Rey start the topic
But it just had to happen
It was destined
Rey and Rik had to be rapping on the bus
Steph had to notice cena's ability
Cena was destined to become a Megastar(especially when he's multi-talented)
✌️Peace in the replies
But if cena didnt do the rap things, he will get released on Christmas and destiny changed
Well said man
I can't say Cena was destined to become a Megastar. When you're given a chance you have to take that chance and make everything out of it. Sometimes that chance only comes once in a person's lifetime. It is what you do with that moment that is the difference.
This showed that Stephanie has an eye for talent. Cena was on his way out the door, it had already been decided. If Steph has chose to ignore what she saw and heard on that bus, Cena would have had his last match and been released. He was just doing something to pass the time on the bus, she's the one who saw the potential of how to incorporate that talent into his character to give him new life and a chance to become the John Cena we all know today. His is one of many stories of wrestlers who've been given new life in the business due to something that someone else in the business saw in them that they didn't see for themselves. That's what's so fascinating about wrestling is that these people (not all but a good majority) realize that the better the talent around them the better chance they all have to succeed.
Destiny is like an airplane, it needs a runway!
An absolute icon, going through thought times right now and listening to John cena just inspires me to keep going
"Would you like to do this on television?" -Stephanie McMahon
Just like that, Stephanie just created a legend.
'He needed a personality'
Now most people on the roster today have no personality, but are employed for years.
Cause wwe now hires anybody
@@judgedrew2076 and fires them
Yeah that's why they did a big firing after the guy who said that came in. But people started crying about the covid cuts
was much harder back than
Everyone today is just good wrestler guy/girl.
When you realize that Vince McMahon didn't discover John Cena but Stephanie did...😳
He slept with her.
That is why John Cena SUCKS!
@@GeorgeCarlinWasAGod That’s why you’re a terrible wrestling fan.
Actually jim ross was the one signing john cena to wwe developmental , ovw.
@@sidmahasuverachai3722 Cena slept with jay r too
The McMahon family are the prime example of, when they notice talent, they will do everything in their power to make them shine and protect it!
Naaaahh
*Glances at all the buried talent over the entirety of WWE*
Boy do I have something to tell ya
naah they won't. Most of the time, WWE would rather keep 1 golden goose than 2 silvers and make 100 million in merch sales by 1 person, rather than make 125 million by two people. That is how naive and blidn they are, sometimes...
they sometimes bury and miss talent as well, they are not always good at that stuff
No wonder why Cena spanked Steph's butt.
😭😭😭
He actually didn't spanked the video was edited
Cena a humble ass dude
So Stephanie McMahon and The Doctor Of Thuganomics Gimmick Completely Saved John Cena Career.
Everyone acts like Cena is Vince favourite always forgot that Vince never had Cena in his mind to be the face of WWE instead he wanted Brock, Kurt, Randy or Batista until Stephanie convinced her old man about Cena so we all should be thanking Stephanie for giving Cena a second chance
Wow! So Stephanie was the reason for the Doctor of Thuganomics! That’s crazy!
That's why she let him spank her ass in 2003😂
How old are you 12?
and knew nothing of rap, lolol crazy
@@GeorgeCarlinWasAGod why the ruthless agression?
That was fucking cool, such an awesome fun fact from John Cena about Stephanie !
Hip Hop not only saved but also revolutionized John Cena's career.
a can of tuna fish saved john cena's career.
😂😂😂
The funniest/ coolest part to me is Stephanie really had no clue what an off the top freestyle was 🤣. Just an example of how different we all are even in our respective cultures.
Stephanie heard somebody freestyle rap for the first time and couldn't get enough
Lots of respect for he guy never knew he was slated to get released. Guy worked hard
Reason why John cena is the GOAT he rises from his own talent not to sh*t on Roman but he had Vince's privilege from the beginning of his career just coz of his family background
Shoutout to Stephanie!
She gave us one of the greatest of all-time
John Cena Knows How To Freestyle It's A Gift
I can’t express how many sleepless nights I’ve had, lamenting over the fact that Stephanie McMahon doesn’t get more credit… I’ll tell anyone who listens: “Hey guys, you know who doesn’t get enough credit? Stephanie McMahon.”
This affected you that much? You need help
@@TL2354 lmao!
You lose sleep over that? What a loser you are.
@@TL2354 bruh that’s what I’m saying wtf is wrong with this guy? 🤣🤣🤣
@@zanttheusurperking I think maybe he fetishizes stephanie mcmahon
I don't watch WWE anymore but cena is my all time favorite. Love from India 🇮🇳
So this is how word life made
And then 1 of the greatest of all time was born....say what you like but he was 100% committed and it worked
.Big Match John💯💪🏾
I remember this vanilla john cena, he was the most generic wrestler on the roster. It's true, he was appearing less and less every week. He just was too bland. This rap gimmick saved him big time, he was good at it.
Back when people were able to see John Cena.
Imagine if John never rapped. What would the WWE even look like without Cena.
black culture is the thing that the world connects to,the rock did it too,
Yeah that was in 2002 Stephanie McMahon was Smackdown GM and a good one too the first babyface GM for SD! During that time
He really did come a long way
And the doc was born. I didnt even remember the previous Cena but was hella engaged with the Doc.
He s the backbone of wwe then now forever ❤
Seriously though... this is REALLY damn cool to see the back story of how it all began! Wow. Crazy small moments in life can truly change everything
And because of his talent he became a Multimillionaire, was a Top Guy for over a decade and is a famous star
Y’all know Rikishi got an ear for a good rap
The first seconds of Prichard talking describes 90% of the current roster.
Best version of John Cena to me
The thought that Stephanie discovered hip-hop that day 😭😭😭
When you watch a 2 minute video and barely notice that this video was dead silent and someone was talking to no one
Stephanie McMahon approving a freestyle is hilarious to me.
He motivated me as a TH-camr 🔥🔥🔥
Who ever said "hit me with a beat there..." Between Rey and Kishi saved Cena's life
So if that Rap never broke out from rikishi and Rey in the back there would be know cena to carry every main event ppv from like 2003 till today. Which is nuts. Or if that thing in his head never told him hey go join there would be no spinner belt or epic feuds with jbl edge triple h orton Michaels etc. mind blowing
I just wish that Cena would have stayed Doctor of Thuganomics. That gimmick was literally one of the best gimmicks in WWE history.
it was eh
Stephanie you're the bomb!!!
Stephanie was like '' what is this ''RAP'' you speak of? then two weeks later she's twerking for the boys hahah
Dang, Stephanie saved this man’s career. She told him to do the gimmick that people fell in love with. Which led him to be a star & millions know/adore. 1 person. 1 opportunity. Your whole life can change. People don’t put enough respect on her name. Period. Seems Cena wasn’t a Vince guy after all. He was a Stephanie guy. The more you know.
Was he supposed to be a hhh guy? I have to admit his career might take off but it will quickly be buried or botched
That's so improbable. Almost insane. I'm glad this happened. I am a member of Cenation
Imagine how different the WWE would be if they released Cena back then…
Se não for pedir muito..o video do mark jindrak explicando pq ele foi substituído pelo Batista no evolution ...e desse mesmo documentário... deve ser interessante
I rapped about tuna and closed it with a comment about Stephanie lol. Cena us a savage.
WWE in their own words: "we did everything and saved everyone, we never did any wrong"
I mean they allowed him to say that they were gonna fire him
The way he said “he had balls” had me concerned
So Stephanie’s never heard of free styling lol
I don't think it's something young girls born into wealth are exposed to all that often XD
This was bald where free styling wasn’t popular 2000
Fresstyling wasn't popular, Stephanie is a McMahon, she is no ordinary girl who hanged at malls, she is a fucking billionaire daughter. 😄
@@deletisthefetus cena debuted in 2002 , so how it's 2000
JOHN CENA IS SO UNDERRATED AMONG THE GREATEST WRESTLERS OF ALL TIMES.
Dr thuganomics will always be the best version of john cena !!!
"The Face that runs the place"
Thank you Rey, Rikishi and Steph
O mundo do wrestling seria nada do que é hoje sem o John Cena. Imagina se ele tivesse sido demitido mesmo...
Fiquei pensando nisso...
I really wish I could've been on the bus and listen to them freestyling or wish there was audio of it
This is basically Austin Theory now
Vince owes Stephanie A LOT
John Cena in 2002 was like every aew wrestler and Indy wrestler. One good thing what Stephenie MCFeminist done.
And this the Dr of Thuganomics was born
John Cena needs a 2K Showcase
You got it lol
Yeah him and Stephanie McMahon slept together a few times that's what saved his career
John is a legend
Yeah his vanilla ice Halloween segment actually made me like Cena more lol
Cena was after the Rock and Stone Cold left my childhood hero
Most people: *talking about how Rey Mysterio and Rikkishi save John Cena from being released*
Me: does Stephanie have any idea what freestyle rap is?
Hard to believe that when Maven was still around till 2005 lol
I absolutely love documentaries
To think him freestyling about can of tuna saved him from getting cut 🤣
And that kids is how the doctor of Thuganomics was born
Maybe their is another Multiverse where John Cena got released which caused a chain reaction, Even today their is still Ruthless Aggression Era.
dr thuganomics
The tuna fish saved John Cena's career.
When I seen his debut I always thought something was wrong with his legs
Yes they did seem kind of awkward in how he moved.
"Prototype" Gimmick
Maybe that's y he was moving like a robot
Think he said he never liked tight pants that’s why he wear shorts made him more comfortable
Are you talking about his debout agaisnt Kurtle Angle?
I thought I'd never see the day that John Cena hung out with Matt Hardy
Kids today will never know the real John cena they be like who’s that lol good old time in wrestling good times
Rap/Hiphop was the inspiration
Rikishi & Rey were the bridge
Stephanie was the opportunity
Boom... The Father of Thuganomics was born!
Probably helped that 8 Mile widely popular around that time too
I really wanna hear Rikishi and Guerrero free styling
Aqui vemos q jonh cena quando ñ é lutador
É um rap nos bastidores...
john cena won africa the momment he started freestyle,that black culture is the crown of american entertainment,the rock did it and look at how big he is,not to mention,timberlake,bieber,all latino rappers,jaylo,shakira,stone cold wore black attire,i mean to see white people do black thing and doing it with love is priceless,latinos have issues though,they are all over the place beefing with blacks while wearing,speaking,acting black,funny to see all that unfold from africa
The real story of when John Cena turned invisible
Dr. Of Thuganomics was the Best Cena ever and I was 8 years old back then.
Thank you Stephanie 🔥🔥
Si algún día John Cena es inducido al salón de la fama la persona adecuada para inducirlo es Stephanie Mcmahon
Wow, I did not know this about John. I suppose this is where Dr. Thuganomics originated 😂