John Cena: ‘UFC is pretty over the top’
It’s safe to say that World Wrestling Entertainment star John Cena could hold his own with any UFC strongmen, including…
It’s safe to say that World Wrestling Entertainment star John Cena could hold his own with any UFC strongmen, including Mauricio Rua, Randy Couture, or Chuck Liddell. But the West Newbury native isn’t into mixed martial arts. It’s just not something that particularly interests me,’’ Cena told us yesterday. UFC is where boxing was years ago, and I was never really into boxing, either.’’
In town for last night’s WWE Monday Night Raw’’ at the TD Garden, Cena said he prefers professional wrestling because it’s regulated entertainment that’s safe for anyone to enjoy.’’ And UFC? It is what it is,’’ he said. It can be pretty over the top, and it’s not something I’d want my children to watch.’’ Maybe that’s just the softer, gentler Cena speaking.
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