John Cena is one of the most celebrated sportspersons around the world. He is way more than just a pro-wrestler who also happens to be the franchise player of the WWE. Roman Reigns received that baton from him over the years to make him a part-time player. But his commitments towards the WWE remained the same, as always. This is why WWE treats him as the most valuable asset who can even sacrifice his personal life to the betterment of the company.
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The 16-time world champion stood out to be a leadership by example when it comes to the ‘never give up’ mantra. This has been a constant motivation for the entire Cenation for the past two decades. Plus, John Cena has granted almost 600 wishes through the Make A Wish Foundation. No wonder ESPN is acknowledging his contributions to the WWE as well as to the sports entertainment.
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He will be receiving the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award as revealed by Sports Illustrated. SI’s Executive Editor Stephen Cannella was the key figure to elect Cena for the award. He clarified that the WWE veteran’s positive work as a philanthropist, helped him to receive this big award. Here are the comments from Sports Illustrated Executive Editor,
“From his unparalleled work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to his support for a wide range of causes ranging from activism for military families to cancer research, John has made personal outreach and generosity of time and spirit his calling cards. He might just be the most charitable person in sports, and his dedication to philanthropy richly reflects the spirit of the Ali Legacy Award.”
To be considered part of Muhammad Ali’s legacy and be added to this incredible list of athletes is something I never dreamed could be possible. Thank you for this honor, I’ll do my best to live up to its reputation. https://t.co/CYleNIZO3g
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 29, 2018
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John Cena also reacted on getting this big accolade in his career. It’s an honor for him to get acquainted with the legacy of Muhammad Ali. He felt extremely proud to continue the tradition of being a devotee to the world of sports. Here are his reactions after getting the news,
“I am truly thrilled to receive Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. Ali’s commitment to helping others, his dedication to the sport and his generous spirit are incomparable and he was a role model to us all. To be linked with him in any way is an honor that means so much to me.”
SI will present this award to John Cena in the Sportsperson of the Year event. It will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Los Angeles. Two weeks after this happens, he will be back in the WWE to entertain the fans during the Holidays. He is returning at WWE’s show in Madison Square Garden on December 26th.