Former WWE Champion Jake Hager Alleges John Cena Refused To Put Him Over

Jake Hager, known as Jack Swagger in WWE, confirmed during an interview on Insight With Chris Van Vliet that John Cena refused to put him over during their time together in WWE, specifically declining to lose to Hager as originally planned on Monday Night Raw. Hager explained that although Cena did not tell him directly, he was informed by others, and noted that Cena had a pattern of refusing to put over other wrestlers throughout his career. This revelation adds to the complex view of Cena's backstage reputation, contrasting with comments from Baron Corbin who described Cena's verbal attacks on opponents as a method to help them improve. Hager, who has retired from wrestling after a 17-18 year career, also expressed surprise at Cena supporting Ron Killings (the Truth) recently, indicating a rare instance of Cena giving up glory. Cena's on-screen character has faced controversy recently, especially following his heel turn and record-breaking 17th world title win, though his villainous storyline was reportedly dropped after SummerSlam. These accounts provide a nuanced perspective on Cena's legacy, highlighting both his in-ring achievements and backstage challenges.