Former WWE Superstar Mario Mancini has lashed out at John Cena for his controversial comments on the allegations against Vince McMahon by former WWE employee Janel Grant. Cena, who was one of the top faces of WWE for many years, recently expressed his love and support for McMahon, despite the serious accusations of sexual assault and harassment.
Mancini, who has previously spoken about McMahon’s misconduct, said that Cena was defending him because he owed his success to the former WWE CEO. He also said that Cena failed to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and the potential harm done to the victims.
“As John Cena said, you know, it’s not until the sh*t hits the fan when you find out who your friends really are. I understand that in misfortunes that are unforeseeable. But you know, defecating, an allegation of defecating on somebody’s head isn’t running to hard times man, I am sorry. And he just said I love Vince McMahon and I am gonna stand by him. […] Cena just came down, no I am standing by him.”
Mancini’s comments echo the sentiments of many fans and critics who have been outraged by Cena’s remarks. Some have accused Cena of being hypocritical, as he has of June 2024ten portrayed himself as a champion of social justice and equality. Others have questioned his loyalty to McMahon, who has been accused of multiple instances of abuse and corruption over the years.
McMahon, who has since resigned from the TKO Group board, has denied the allegations and vowed to fight them in court. He has also received support from some of his current and former employees, such as Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Shane McMahon.
Grant, who worked as a personal assistant for McMahon from 2019 to 2021, filed a lawsuit against him in February 2024, alleging that he sexually assaulted and harassed her on several occasions. She also claimed that he defecated on her head as a form of humiliation and threatened to fire her if she spoke out.
The lawsuit has sparked a massive controversy in the wrestling industry and beyond, as it has exposed the dark side of one of the most powerful and influential figures in sports entertainment.