John Cena explored the psychological difficulty of retiring from professional sports during his interview on Insight with Chris Van Vliet . Cena referenced a profound quote he heard from sports journalist Tom Rinaldi to explain why so many athletes struggle to walk away from their careers.

“Tom Rinaldi once said, like, I heard a quote, athletes die twice. They die when they stop playing sports and they die when they put you in the ground,” Cena stated.

Cena interpreted this concept as “the inability to face closure.” He noted that for many performers, the wrestling ring is where they feel most comfortable, making the loss of that outlet feel like a death of identity.

“A lot of folks, it’s tough to turn off the switch. It’s where they feel most at home, and they’re at a huge loss witho

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