Backstage Rumors on Why John Cena Pulled out of Crown Jewel

— According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the belief is that John Cena was advised that if he wrestled in Saudi Arabia, it would be looked at in a negative light in Hollywood as he transitions from the wrestling industry into the movie industry. Pulling out of the show was inevitably the smart move for his career, but Cena refrained from making any public statement as he would never do anything to damage WWE or create a bigger controversy.

— It is also believed that because Cena is a huge star in WWE, he is “bullet proof” in that if and when he decides to return to WWE, no one will hold his past decision and taking a stand against him and that they would likely accept him back with open arms.

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