5 WWE Superstars who were accused of backstage politics

#2 WWE Superstar John Cena

While John Cena remains one of the most respected Superstars in WWE, various stories have emerged over the years about him politicking backstage to get what he wants.

Cena’s idea to change the finish of the Team WWE vs. Nexus match at WWE SummerSlam 2010 is often brought up by the 16-time WWE World Champion’s critics.

It has also been speculated for a long time that he had a role in Alex Riley’s push being canceled in 2011.

The rumors were alluded to on WWE television in September 2019 when Roman Reigns subtly implied that Cena sabotaged Riley’s career because they had a similar look.

“Trying to say that I’m the next John Cena? I mean, come on, man. Do I walk, talk or even look like Cena? I don’t know, I don’t have a mirror, but do I look like a jacked-up white guy with a giant head and a military crew cut? Nah. If I did, I wouldn’t have a career here. You don’t believe me? Ask Alex Riley about that.”

Riley responded by hinting that the WWE Universe was starting to “C” what Cena is really like.

You're starting to C @wwe #wwe

— Kevin Riley (@KileyJrWWE) September 19, 2017

Another former WWE Superstar, Tyler Reks, has spoken about the time that Cena yelled at him backstage for using a move that looked similar to the Attitude Adjustment.