John Cena has revealed that he personally pitched the format for his final night in WWE to Triple H, specifically requesting that the event showcase the future of the company rather than focusing solely on his past. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast , Cena disclosed that he advised against a dedicated “tribute show” for his retirement.

Rejecting A Tribute Show

Cena explained that he felt a traditional tribute show would be difficult to execute correctly. He told WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H that such a format often fails to strike the right balance for the audience.

“I called Triple H and I said ‘I have an idea, you’ll know how to do this because I don’t know how to write Television. But I think if we do a tribute show. 1 of 2 things are gonna happen. It’s either gonna be too

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