Triple H on finish to John Cena’s last match: ‘I will do what I believe is right for this business’
Triple H is defending the finish that angered fans at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
In John Cena’s final match, he ended up doing something that he rarely did in his career, tap out to Gunther’s rear naked choke. The angry crowd took out their frustration at Triple H as he made his way to be interviewed during the Saturday Night’s Main Event post-show.
“I’m actually mildly disappointed. I thought it would be so much louder,” he quipped. AEW chants also broke out during his interview.
Despite the negative reaction, Triple H went on to defend the controversial finish, saying ultimately it was something he thought would be best for business.
“John has said the right thing his entire career, that is about leaving this place better than you found it. There’s no way for people to understand that in the moment,” he said. “But you do what is right for the business, you do what is right for this industry, John has done that his entire career, and I’m going to do that my entire career. I will do what I believe is right for this business, which it is what it is. I understand that’s tough for people to understand.”
“If you want to talk behind the scenes, he will put over somebody on the way out,” he later continued. “He will leave this better than he found it. He will go into the ring and make somebody on his way out. That’s what John has always done. I know people will criticize this and people will look at it and talk about this moment right here. I’ve got big shoulders, I’m good with it.
After Cena’s loss, the entire roster came out including Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, who were met with boos. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk presented Cena with their titles as a video played highlighting his career. After leaving his sneakers and wrist bands in the ring, Cena left the ring and headed to the stage, where he saluted fans one last time before making his exit.
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