Austin Theory's triumph over John Cena at WrestleMania 39 was a historic moment for the United States Champion and he cannot stop reminiscing about it.
In a recent interaction with NBC Chicago, Theory recalled the high voltage encounter against Cena. He joked that it was a honour for Cena to share the ring with him.
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"John Cena’s dream came true getting to step in the ring with Austin Theory. Sure, at eight years old, he was my motivation and inspiration to be a WWE superstar, but when I got here, I was like, ‘Man, I’m just too good at this.’ I’m the greatest United States Champion," said Theory.
On a serious note, Theory called Cena as his inspiration. He said that it was a full circle moment for him at WrestleMania as the former 16-time world champion was his childhood hero.
"To have that opportunity and moment, just pausing time, and being in the ring with John Cena, somebody that, I remember seeing a poster when I was leaving a wrestling show and it had John Cena on it, advertising Raw. I was like, ‘Man, who is that?’ I remember watching the next week and I wouldn’t stop watching every single Monday and it was John Cena that inspired me. That full circle moment at WrestleMania and beating him, it’s pretty surreal," added Theory.
{{/usCountry}}"To have that opportunity and moment, just pausing time, and being in the ring with John Cena, somebody that, I remember seeing a poster when I was leaving a wrestling show and it had John Cena on it, advertising Raw. I was like, ‘Man, who is that?’ I remember watching the next week and I wouldn’t stop watching every single Monday and it was John Cena that inspired me. That full circle moment at WrestleMania and beating him, it’s pretty surreal," added Theory.
{{/usCountry}}In 2023 Backlash, Theory will square off against Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed in a triple threat match while defending his title. He has been holding the title since becoming champion at Survivor Series 2022.