Enzo Amore recalls John Cena's role in his WWE breakthrough

Former WWE star Enzo Amore shared details about how John Cena played a pivotal role in his early career during an interview on July 11, 2026. After an initial setback, Amore was called over by Cena, who expressed admiration for his performance at an NXT event. This led to a collaboration in a dark segment, where Amore showcased his promo skills alongside Big Cass, establishing their chemistry. The segment gained positive crowd reaction and resulted in Amore receiving a televised match on NXT shortly after. Amore reflected on his journey in WWE over several years, indicating how Cena's endorsement helped further his career.

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