March 6th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Paul Wight has heaped praise on fellow WWE legend John Cena and divulged the key to his success. The former world champ, who now works under his real name in All Elite Wrestling, spoke of his experiences working with the Peacemaker actor earlier in his wrestling career. He exclusively told The Agency: ‘I’m always, always inspired by the fact that he’s the same person as the first day he walked through the door. He’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more seasoned, he’s a hell of a lot smarter, but at his core values, he’s a guy that treats people with respect.’
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Not only is Cena famous for his work in-ring and on-screen, but also for his charity work, including his commitment to the Make A Wish Foundation. Wight himself is no stranger to community work, having been a partner for the Special Olympics for a long time and now helping AEW push on with its own AEW Together group. He confessed, ‘I call it chicken soup for my soul, I love working with those athletes. The tough ones for me were Make A Wish. It is tough, it’s gut wrenching in so many situation you run into.’
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Wight is glad to observe that many of AEW's roster are ‘very community conscious’ when it comes to foodbank drives and other projects. As for Cena, his work ethic is something people constantly bring up, and The Big Show pointed out it’s not a cliche thrown around, it’s the absolute truth. He said, ‘One of the things that always inspired me about him, to tell you the truth, from day one is he is an incredible worth ethic but he does it without running his mouth. He goes out and does it. He does a lot of things that people aren’t even aware of, and he does it because of his heart.’
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Wight urged anyone who finds themselves ‘becoming famous’ or with ‘some sort of following’ to make sure they never ‘lose their core self’, especially in the cutthroat, rollercoaster world of entertainment. He advised, ‘You can’t believe everything you read about yourself, good or bad. You have to know you’re grounded, you have to be able to have those honest conversations with yourself about what you need to work on, what you need to improve on.’
‘The Big Show’ Paul Wight and John Cena have a long-standing relationship
The Big Show has been full of admiration for his fellow WWE legend John Cena and has discovered the key to his success.
The former world champion, who goes by his real name Paul Wight in All Elite Wrestling , looked back on his experiences with the Peacemaker actor early in his career in the ring as the future Hollywood star was still mastering his technique.
He exclusively shared with The Agency: ‘I'm constantly inspired by the fact that he is the same person as the day he walked in the door.
‘He is older, wiser, more experienced, and much smarter, but his core values remain the same, and he still treats people with respect.’
Aside from his amazing performances both in and out of the ring, Cena – who will be back on Monday Night Raw this week as WWE counts down to WrestleMania in Hollywood – has also made a name for himself through his charitable work, including his commitment to the Make A Wish Foundation.
Wight is no stranger to giving back, having long been a partner of the Special Olympics, and now aiding AEW in its AEW Together initiative.
Paul Wight is helping with AEW Together
‘I call it my soul food, I love working with those athletes. Make A Wish was a tough one for me,’ he said, noting he had once asked Cena for his opinion on what can be an emotionally exhausting experience.
‘It is tough, it's emotionally draining in some situations,’ the veteran admitted. ‘He said, “What better way to pay tribute than to be a kid’s wish! How could someone let that kid down?” And he was right!’
A lot of AEW's roster have been ‘particularly conscious’ when it comes to food bank drives and ‘various’ other projects, something Wight has been happy to see.
When it comes to Cena, his work ethic is often talked about, and The Big Show pointed out it is not an exaggeration, it is the reality.
Cena’s first ever WrestleMania win came against The Big Show in 2003
‘One of the things that always inspired me about him, to be honest, from day one is he is an incredible worker but he does it without bragging,’ he smiled.
‘He doesn't go around telling everyone how hard he works, he just does the job. He does a lot of things people don't even know about, and he does it because of his heart.
‘He understands and he is a person who likes to give back, whether to the wrestling business, to wrestlers, or to fans. He does a great job of maintaining this at such a high level, due to the success he has had in his career.’
Cena is still a huge part of the WWE Universe
He encouraged anyone who finds themselves ‘gaining fame’ or with ‘some sort of following’ to make sure they never ‘forget their real self’, especially in the unpredictable, fast-changing world of entertainment.
‘You can't believe everything you read about yourself, good or bad. You have to make sure you are level-headed, you have to be able to have those honest conversations with yourself about what you need to improve on,’ he thought.
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