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Ricochet Recalls WWE Moment When Vince McMahon Resented Him for Doing Something Which John Cena Couldn’t
Ex-WWE superstar Ricochet has revealed a strange WWE moment when Vince McMahon compared him to John Cena. Read on to know the whole story.
Former WWE superstar Ricochet was one of the most gifted and spectacular wrestlers to ever grace the squared circle. Having made his debut in 2018, Ricochet became a one-time WWE NXT Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and United States Champion.
However, despite being known for his high-flying abilities, Ricochet was never booked in a WWE Championship match, and even with his jaw-dropping moves, he was consistently positioned as a mid-card wrestler. On numerous occasions, Ricochet showcased skills that seemed impossible for any other superstar to replicate.
Interestingly, Ricochet has revealed that he was never given much recognition for his incredible moves. Instead, he was often asked to tone it down. During a recent appearance on Talk is Jericho, Ricochet shared an experience where Vince McMahon expressed surprise at a move he executed, even comparing it to John Cena’s abilities.
Ricochet recalled that the incident occurred during a match against the heel group RETRIBUTION, which featured Mustafa Ali, T-Bar, Mace, Slapjack, Reckoning, and Retaliation. Despite losing the match, one of Ricochet’s moves had caught Vince McMahon’s attention.
“I just remember coming to the back, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, it’s great,’ and then, I remember Vince being like, ‘Yeah, that was too spectacular.’ He goes, ‘John Cena couldn’t even do that.’ In my head, I’m thinking, well no. No, he can’t do that. He literally can’t do that. I understand. I agree with you,” Ricochet said, as quoted by Inside the Ropes.
Ricochet admitted that McMahon’s odd comment left him confused. He considered talking to Vince about it in detail but ultimately decided against it, fearing it might lead to an argument with his boss, which he wanted to avoid. “So I just say, ‘Okay…’ What am I gonna do, start an argument with Vince? No,” he said.
Ricochet requested his release from WWE following the expiration of his contract in July 2024. After leaving WWE, he made his debut in Tony Khan’s promotion, AEW, at the company’s biggest pay-per-view event, All In, on August 25, 2024.
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