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John Cena Announces He Will Compete In Elimination Chamber, Aims To Win 17th World Title

John Cena says it’s best for business if he main-events WrestleMania.

At the WWE Royal Rumble Post-Show, John Cena shared his thoughts following the Men’s Royal Rumble, where Jey Uso eliminated him to win the bout. Cena noted that he would not be answering questions, as he wanted to take a different approach by making a statement.

“In the 23 years I’ve been in this business, I know there are different perspectives about my path, but my truth is, I’ve never used my opportunities for a spot that I haven’t earned,” John Cena said. “Tonight was special for many reasons, but it has begun to sink in that it was my last Royal Rumble. Looking at the sign, it was down to two, and I had a moment to let the energy sink in. I realized that Las Vegas is my last WrestleMania.”

“The last time I main evented a WrestleMania was 2013. That’s a long time ago. The reason that hasn’t been at the forefront of my mind, I’ve been a gimmick, I’ve been the first match, I’ve been in the middle, I’ve shared beers with the fans because my truth, my perspective is I’ve always done what’s best for business. Tonight, standing in that ring, I wanted this experience to be a tour of good will. I’ve openly admitted I don’t know how much I have left in the tank. I just wanted to do something that would be nice for all of us to get together and have a good time. Unfortunately, tonight, it dawned on me that that’s not best for business.”

John Cena On Main-Eventing WrestleMania

Cena then said that his main-eventing WrestleMania was best for business. With that in mind, he said that he would win a seventeenth world title, and he would enter the Elimination Chamber Match.

“What is best for business is I main event WrestleMania, and what is best for business is for the first time, I confidently say that I’m gonna win a seventeenth championship,” John Cena said. “So I’m announcing tonight that I will compete in the Elimination Chamber. I’m saying that because after 23 years of loyal service to this company, I feel that opportunity is earned, and yes, I’m flying back to Hungary to film a movie. So what I’m going to do is give my five other opponents one month to slander my name and bolster their self-confidence the best that I can.

“I told Toronto when I announced my retirement that I was grateful for the city, and I would be back, and I would be back to kick ass. It is time to walk that talk and be who I say I am. I am going to the Elimination Chamber to win, and I’m going to main event my final appearance at WrestleMania and win a seventeen championship. Because that’s what’s best for business. I say that because it is not best for my ego, it is not best for my business. I have built my existence here off of hard work, loyalty to this company, and respect for all of its branches. I will win 17, not for me. I will win 17 to some day shake the hand of the person who wins 18.”

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