John Cena’s dramatic return to WWE in September sent shockwaves of excitement through the wrestling world. His reappearance was linked to the Make-A-Wish program, but there was another key factor that made it all possible – the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Cena recently shed light on the circumstances surrounding his return to WWE After The Bell, providing insight into the careful planning and legal considerations that paved the way for his comeback.
In his own words, Cena explained, “I’m fortunate enough to have a lot of things on the movie and television side lined up. None of which I can talk about due to the ongoing labor dispute. When the Screen Actors Guild decided to go on strike as a whole, I found myself in a position of uncertainty. I asked myself, ‘What can I do? What is within my control?’ The first step was to determine if it was permissible for me to return to WWE.”
To ensure that his return aligned with legal requirements and labor agreements, Cena and his team reached out to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). They secured written approval from SAG, giving Cena the green light to make his WWE comeback. Once this crucial legal hurdle was cleared, he turned his attention to WWE, asking if they were interested in his return. The rest, as they say, is history.
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When asked if there was any resistance or concerns during this process, Cena acknowledged the initial uncertainty that shrouded the strike. He expressed hope that the strike would eventually be resolved, bringing contentment to all parties involved. As the strike unfolded, questions arose about what actions were permissible and what weren’t. Cena’s gratitude extended to WWE for welcoming him back and to the Screen Actors Guild for enabling his participation.
Cena’s WWE journey continues as he gears up to face Solo Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel, where the WWE Universe eagerly awaits his performance.
Stephen’s Insight:
John Cena’s dramatic return to WWE in September sent shockwaves of excitement through the wrestling world. His reappearance was linked to the Make-A-Wish program, but another key factor made it all possible – the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Cena recently shed light on the circumstances surrounding his return to WWE After The Bell, providing insight into the careful planning and legal considerations that paved the way for his comeback. He explained that when the Screen Actors Guild went on strike, he found himself in a position of uncertainty regarding his movie and television commitments, prompting him to determine if he could legally return to WWE.
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To ensure his return complied with legal requirements and labor agreements, Cena and his team obtained written approval from SAG. Once this crucial legal hurdle was cleared, he reached out to WWE to gauge their interest in his return, leading to his highly anticipated comeback.
Cena acknowledged the initial uncertainty that shrouded the strike and expressed hope for its resolution, extending his gratitude to WWE and the Screen Actors Guild for enabling his participation. As Cena’s WWE journey continues, with an upcoming match against Solo Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel, the WWE Universe eagerly awaits his performance.
