John Cena’s Lengthy Promo on RAW Altered Match Timings – The March 17 episode of WWE RAW was a significant one, as it featured John Cena’s first promo since his shocking heel turn. The 16-time world champion addressed the crowd in a segment that lasted over 30 minutes, which reportedly led to changes in the timing of other matches and segments throughout the show.
One of the biggest adjustments may have been to Jey Uso’s match against Austin Theory. According to WrestleVotes, speaking on SportsKeeda’s Backstage Pass Q&A, the match was originally scheduled to run for approximately 11 minutes. However, it ended up being a quick squash, with Uso securing an easy victory in a matter of seconds. While there’s no official confirmation that Cena’s extended promo directly caused this shift, it appears to have influenced the overall timing of the episode.
“I’m just looking at a document here. This match was spaced out for 11 minutes last night. I don’t know if Cena drawing out the opening of the show affected it. I know it affected other things on the show. I can tell you it was spaced out for 11 seconds,” WrestleVotes stated.
Cena’s return to WWE has been one of the most talked-about stories leading into WrestleMania 41. After winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, Cena earned a title shot against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. His recent heel turn, aligning with The Rock and attacking Rhodes, has only heightened the intrigue surrounding his involvement in the event.
With WrestleMania just weeks away, it remains to be seen how WWE will continue building Cena’s new persona and whether more time adjustments will be necessary for upcoming episodes of RAW.
John Cena’s Lengthy Promo on RAW Altered Match Timings
