During an interview with wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former OVW manager Kenny Bolin claimed he was the only reason John Cena didn’t get fired from his WWE developmental deal:
“They wanted to fire him and Rico Constantino. I went to Danny Davis and Jim Cornette. I had a meeting with Steve Austin, Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon. I told them they had 80 days left on their contract, and we needed to put them on the road and see what they’re made of. They both got jobs. Look who’s the face of the company now. I didn’t like to brag about it, I’m the guy that got him his free meals and publicity when he was here.”
Bolin then had the following to say about Vince Mc Mahon:
“Vince McMahon is recorded on John Cena’s My Life DVD saying he didn’t think Cena had what it took. I’m also recorded on that same DVD saying in do many words Vince McMahon is an idiot, and I saw talent in him from day one.”
