Sabu on What John Cena Was Like to Wrestle

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

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  • @RGT85
    @RGT85 2 года назад +94

    When Sabu debuted during that era and he did the springboard leg drop from the ring through the announcers table on Cena, that was the moment I got back into wrestling. Amazing stuff.

  • @jonathanturbide2232
    @jonathanturbide2232 2 года назад +217

    Sabu gets it, so refreshing to hear him praise Cena instead of jumping on the bandwagon of haters. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @jimbo_1312
      @jimbo_1312 2 года назад +20

      I have to admit I'm not a big fan of Cena as a wrestler he's too cookie cutter imo, but he was huge with the kids and was a guaranteed merch seller. Also I recognise his contribution to the business, everything Sabu said is spot on and I won't ever understand all the hate Cena gets.

    • @Max-ui7yf
      @Max-ui7yf 2 года назад +8

      @@jimbo_1312 I'm not a big fan of him either, and admittedly he's one of my least favorite performers. Personally I found him too boring overall, but I also have nothing but respect for him because while I personally don't know what it's like to be a wrestler I imagine it's pretty rough to do so I respect all those that do it for a living whether I like them or not.

    • @KnucklesWTD
      @KnucklesWTD 2 года назад +19

      The majority of actual wrestlers praise cena it’s like 90% marks online who complain about him

    • @no_stick_drummer2735
      @no_stick_drummer2735 2 года назад +9

      the marks that complained about him were mostly attitude era ECW marks they expect their wrestlers to have like a cocky obnoxious attitude about them. Cena was a clean cut and that's not what they're used to

    • @JG-zi9sw
      @JG-zi9sw 2 года назад +2

      My big gripe with Cena is his spot calling in ring. I want to be in a state of belief. I want to believe even knowing that the finish is set. That most matches were called before the ring. Very few new Gen wrestlers can call a match in ring without you even knowing

  • @lukef3559
    @lukef3559 2 года назад +63

    I once saw Sabu wrestle Jimmy Havoc in Nottingham. Arriving before the show, I recall seeing Sabu outside smoking a joint exactly as he describes. He completely tore the house down. What a legend.

    • @puzzymonsta69
      @puzzymonsta69 2 года назад +3

      What a beast

    • @lukef3559
      @lukef3559 2 года назад +5

      @@puzzymonsta69 100. it was only a couple of years ago as well

    • @tafua_a
      @tafua_a 2 года назад +2

      This reminds me of when RVD said that he wrestled all of his matches after smoking a joint

    • @lukef3559
      @lukef3559 2 года назад +1

      @@tafua_a Mike Tyson did the same thing throughout his career.

    • @txmetalhead82xk
      @txmetalhead82xk 2 года назад +1

      His walk-out ring music is awesome

  • @brucemichaelgrossman4913
    @brucemichaelgrossman4913 2 года назад +29

    “Big, juiced up.” Sabu is hilarious.

    • @mauriciocortez8640
      @mauriciocortez8640 10 месяцев назад +2

      I mean cena always was juiced up, triple h been juiced up since 2002 and the rock got juiced up after 2004

  • @JasonL77
    @JasonL77 2 года назад +50

    Love it when other wrestlers like Sabu praise Cena.

    • @KnucklesWTD
      @KnucklesWTD 2 года назад +2

      @Anon Anon most things he did

    • @drebodollaz3504
      @drebodollaz3504 2 года назад +8

      @Anon Anon great wrestler, gives to charity, gives children hope.

  • @rickjones2912
    @rickjones2912 2 года назад +48

    What made Sabu original and exciting probably also shortened what could have been an even more incredible career. A pleasure to listen to as well. The insights into his mind as a performer and how he relates to others in the business is so interesting. Great content!

    • @theman6705
      @theman6705 Год назад +2

      Shorten? I don’t think so about that because he did it from like 92-2020

  • @tazmissionplex
    @tazmissionplex 2 года назад +34

    Sabu is an absolute legend

  • @josephdell8056
    @josephdell8056 2 года назад +15

    Sabu looked so smooth in the ring . And he had his stuff he liked to do. I liked his work.

  • @BSample
    @BSample 2 года назад +46

    Was never a big fan of Sabu as a wrestler, not knocking him just wasn't my bag, but every single interview I hear with him I like him more and more. Dude understands the business, knows his spot in it (one that is prominent and well earned), and sees the big picture. Also can see why he didn't talk in character a lot (he has addressed that) but that added to his gimmick. Really enjoy listening to his commentary on the business.

    • @Blacattacsquadron
      @Blacattacsquadron 2 года назад +2

      Yeah he should understand the business considering who his uncle is. But he brought nothing to the industry though.

    • @spiderkidLarry
      @spiderkidLarry 2 года назад

      I agree with that 100%, that was me, i didnt really like him wrestilng, but now i understand and understand him.

    • @BSample
      @BSample 2 года назад +6

      @@Blacattacsquadron respectfully disagree. He wasn’t the smoothest guy in the world but some of the high flying stuff that is prevalent now wouldn’t be there without his influence.

    • @KnucklesWTD
      @KnucklesWTD 2 года назад

      I liked him because his chair throw move was funny

    • @Hibiscusbush
      @Hibiscusbush 2 года назад +9

      @@Blacattacsquadron he brought nothing to the industry? Your crazy lol maybe you didnt like his style of work but he worked matches and put over plenty of young wrestlers that became stars his matches with benoit boosted benoit straight up the card and to wcw. Theres no rvd without him no taz and he Made tables and chairs which were rarely used before popular. Brought nothing to the industry lol when he came to the ring i knew this guy was tough, crazy and would put his body on the line everytime. Put some respect on his name when you talk about him.

  • @Nobody-xe9fc
    @Nobody-xe9fc 2 года назад +4

    1:24 This is a great answer from a legend in this business. When you think about it, when you have two guys (or ladies) with different styles and don't usually do what the other does and vice versa, it helps get both of them over.

  • @forestcitykitty8019
    @forestcitykitty8019 2 года назад +10

    Sabu is wholesome

  • @DaddyDoggAbbott
    @DaddyDoggAbbott 2 года назад +3

    Holy hell _one of the legends _ you're crazy dude _ just stay awesome

  • @jerrybarnett925
    @jerrybarnett925 2 года назад +11

    Haters are out there always. But Cena is a master at what he does. Lots of wrestler work out of his gym. Sabu is a legend. They all put there bodies on the line to entertain us every week. They all deserve our respect. Got a chance to meet Rikishi when he was part of the Samoan Swat Team. I lived in Florida so the bloodline was every where. They had live shows there in the 80s. Both Florida wrestling and wcw was huge in Pensacola. Rikishi had to do a load of laundry before the match that night. We all know that they didn't get paid much back in the day. Me and my mom we were there and Im the biggest wrestling nerd. I'm freaking out man cause I know these guys. My mom is like what is your problem. I'm like I need to go talk to those go talk to those big guys over there. She is like oh hell NO. I was 14 and going crazy in the end she let me go talk to them. They were super amazing they right in to character for me and then sign a picture for me. They were fixing to go do autographs. Some of the other bloodline lived in Pensacola around us we would see them periodically.

  • @paulsmith9192
    @paulsmith9192 2 года назад +10

    Only issue with cena,he called his spots out loud.

  • @kwmusic4560
    @kwmusic4560 2 года назад +14

    What made Sabu great was the stuff he was doing, nobody else was doing at the time. But then suddenly everybody was doing it and it wasn't special anymore and just got boring and routine. It's honestly part of what killed wrestling for me.

  • @patrickboian8545
    @patrickboian8545 2 года назад +1

    Rewatching some early wwecw and Sabu was good before he left. I wish he stayed longer.

  • @starkiller9897
    @starkiller9897 2 года назад +5

    How do you prepare for a match. At 9.15 I smoke a joint!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @afattori316
    @afattori316 2 года назад +25

    The amount of abuse Sabu put himself was insane. Don’t know how he is still even walking is beyond me.

    • @skippythealien9627
      @skippythealien9627 Год назад

      so true. it's crazy honestly. a lot of guys from Sabu's ECW days are dead now (Balls, New Jack). it's incredible he's still alive

  • @robertporter6641
    @robertporter6641 Год назад +1

    The more you pay attention, the more you realize that no one has a bad thing to say about Cena as a professional. It seems that in general, people love working with him.

  • @MrFoxxx47
    @MrFoxxx47 2 года назад +2

    I could've sworn I've heard Sabu say that Cena called that entire match lol.

  • @ec5018
    @ec5018 Год назад +2

    thats why Big match John the goat took a legdrop like a champ from Sabu

  • @stephano5759
    @stephano5759 2 года назад +7

    Sabu and Chris Jericho were the original Mahomes and Aaron Donald. Small Innovative guys who don’t fit the prototype and mold of what you look for but are super explosive and dominant

  • @shannonbayley3684
    @shannonbayley3684 2 года назад +14

    Even Sabu respects Cena. John was the consummate professional.

    • @GoldBawls
      @GoldBawls 2 года назад +1

      Nexus don’t agree.

    • @jonathanturbide2232
      @jonathanturbide2232 2 года назад +6

      @@GoldBawls Cena was right, all these guys were midcard at best. Barrett was overpushed way too much and wasn't over as the leader, all the other members (Ryback, Slater, Otunga, Gabriel, Young, Tarver) lacked the star power and everything else needed to be top guys....Cena saw that their main-event push was absolute nonsense, and made the right call at Summerslam before it escalated to the point of no return.

    • @MyChannel-ol1zz
      @MyChannel-ol1zz 2 года назад +4

      @@jonathanturbide2232 Ok Cena mark

    • @jonathanturbide2232
      @jonathanturbide2232 2 года назад +1

      @@MyChannel-ol1zz Ok Cena hater.

    • @MyChannel-ol1zz
      @MyChannel-ol1zz 2 года назад +2

      @@jonathanturbide2232 Ok, golden shovel lover

  • @danmason6116
    @danmason6116 2 года назад +1

    I met sabu in ft Wayne IN he is one of the nicest guys in the business

  • @majordynamic8641
    @majordynamic8641 2 года назад +5

    Sounds like he's trying to get Sabu to talk shit about john and it didn't work lmaoooo

  • @KinnereyB
    @KinnereyB 2 месяца назад

    Hearing Sabu talk all these years on shows makes me feel like we missed some potentially legendary promos. Still a pioneer in every conceivable way! Without Sabu, wrestling today looks a lot different

  • @austincrafton178
    @austincrafton178 2 года назад +1

    Great review. Where's Don Murco? Could you interview armed Johnson ?

  • @caveloc
    @caveloc 2 года назад +14

    I remember seeing the Big Show do a drop kick better than Cena.

    • @bluefukingreene
      @bluefukingreene 2 года назад +7

      Who cares.
      Big show shouldn't be doing drop kicks.
      Neither should Cena.
      Drop kicks are for the obvious agile athletes.
      The laboring to do a drop kick by muscle guys and giants is unrealistic and fake.
      Anyone could just move.
      If Jeff Jarrett or aj styles does it,it's clean and fast.
      More immediate.

    • @twistidtimmer
      @twistidtimmer 2 года назад +4

      @@bluefukingreene always thought hardcore holly had a great drop kick as well .

    • @bluefukingreene
      @bluefukingreene 2 года назад +2

      @@twistidtimmer he's an exception to the rule.
      He's got speed and power for that move for sure.

    • @twistidtimmer
      @twistidtimmer 2 года назад +1

      @@bluefukingreene totally agree on the big guys shouldn't be doing dropkicks or flippy shit. Just because you can do a move doesn't mean you should. Some moves just dont look good or right when big guys do them .

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 11 месяцев назад

      @@twistidtimmer Drop kick isn't a small guy move. All the best drop kicks are done by guys over 6'.

  • @michaelbull4344
    @michaelbull4344 2 года назад +5

    That match he had with cena at vengeance was underrated

  • @noname-wz5ww
    @noname-wz5ww 2 года назад +4

    John Xina is a good wrestler and an even better apologist.

    • @sstrykert
      @sstrykert 2 года назад +1

      When will he add the Pooh bear colors to his gear?😉

    • @simenzelwedlamini
      @simenzelwedlamini Год назад

      @@sstrykert shut up

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 11 месяцев назад +1

      You haters have tired old BS.

  • @mepueblo
    @mepueblo 9 месяцев назад

    Interviewer really wanted Sabu to talk bad about Cena

  • @kshinokevin
    @kshinokevin 2 года назад

    "at 3 o'clock, I'd Smoke a J#%nt.." - Sabu

  • @MiniMugenMan
    @MiniMugenMan 2 года назад +5

    0:45 Sabu saying he didn't think about the WWE championship, and the interviewer saying "rightly so" has to be one the slyest sneak disses I ever heard in my life.

  • @marveen6372
    @marveen6372 2 года назад +3

    Sabu vs cena was an awesome match sabu should have won

    • @declangaming24
      @declangaming24 Год назад +1

      Yeah and have the spinner WWE championship

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 11 месяцев назад

      Sure, old, small, can't cut a promo, clear champion material.

  • @nbaldwin45
    @nbaldwin45 2 года назад +1

    'Internet geeks' = Fin Martin ;)

  • @scarrdragnn1459
    @scarrdragnn1459 5 месяцев назад

    Haha he does smoke a joint let it rest and in a few hours go wrestle lmaoo

  • @MoralesFTP
    @MoralesFTP 2 года назад

    I wish their match wasn’t a lumberjack match. It would’ve been so much better.

  • @pip7967
    @pip7967 2 года назад

    What brand of clothing the interviewer is using? Ive seen it before

    • @WSI
      @WSI  2 года назад +1

      All Saints

    • @pip7967
      @pip7967 2 года назад +1

      @@WSI thank you
      thank youu
      Thankk youuu
      Ive been searching the internet with no luck. Thanks again.

  • @ezioauditore6371
    @ezioauditore6371 4 месяца назад

    Half these ppl in the comments that are clowning Cena, are finna be the same ones sad over his retirement next year

  • @nicholashaan7345
    @nicholashaan7345 2 года назад +2

    How did he wrestle someone he can't see though 🤔

  • @johndrake3472
    @johndrake3472 2 года назад +2

    Sabu has a hard time understanding the questions, it seems.

    • @SmithCommaBenjamin
      @SmithCommaBenjamin 2 года назад +1

      He just has a different train of thought.

    • @bluefukingreene
      @bluefukingreene 2 года назад +3

      Not true at all.
      He's not a mark,he's in the business and answers the question like a worker.

  • @delljr2769
    @delljr2769 2 года назад

    The WWE no longer has the Top-Dog roll like Rock, then Cena and HHH is I think the McMahons got tired of losing their investments to Hollywood. Rock, Cena, Bautista. First it was WCW who took talent from Vince now it's Hollywood lol

  • @andygarza8132
    @andygarza8132 2 года назад +1

    In the thumbnail sabu looks like old Mexican Conor mcgreggor

  • @MBM1117727
    @MBM1117727 Год назад

    John Cena was not WWE Champion was. RVD was.

  • @Xxrocknrollgod
    @Xxrocknrollgod 2 года назад +4

    Why can’t he just admit Cena put together the match

  • @djdarq6311
    @djdarq6311 2 года назад +16

    “I wonder why” …. Because he (Cena) made wrestling suck for 10 years and it’s still trying to recover? Maybe that’s why?

    • @jonathanturbide2232
      @jonathanturbide2232 2 года назад +24

      Typical Cena hater, blaming him for everything for no reason. Dude it's not 2005 anymore, stop exaggerating his lack of skills and stop that nonsensical hatred for his push, get over it.

    • @adamirishconundrum851
      @adamirishconundrum851 2 года назад +5

      @@jonathanturbide2232 he doesn't lack skills, Vince won't let his cash cow actually wrestle, due to the risk of injury.

    • @rjskum688
      @rjskum688 2 года назад +7

      "Cena made wrestling suck for 10 years" bro Cena was the biggest star in wrestling since the rock. He was the Hogan of that era. Hate to say it because I'm not a huge Cena fan myself but wrestling has sucked since Cena left. Is there any guy today you wanna see get pinned more than Cena?

    • @adamirishconundrum851
      @adamirishconundrum851 2 года назад +3

      @@rjskum688 Vince shoved Cena down people's throats, by the way Cena doesn't do jobs, he won't even put his sheets over himself.

    • @rjskum688
      @rjskum688 2 года назад +3

      @@adamirishconundrum851 lmao. Never heard that one before. Won't even put his sheets over himself. Made me laugh thanks bro.

  • @FnRenner
    @FnRenner 7 месяцев назад

    Wrestlers love to say "the business" but few understand the business like Sabu. I loved him in ECW and was mad about the WWE stuff. How could VINCE F'ing MCMAHON have Shekie's nephew on and not milk that? VFKM! The guy who only loves ra#e more than he loves a brown foreign heel gimmick! Such a waste to not have done more with the man.

  • @jvharbin8337
    @jvharbin8337 2 года назад +3

    I hate Cena. He is a big reason why I stopped watching wrestling. I mark his entrance to WWE as the beginning of the decline to where we are now.

    • @benjack8477
      @benjack8477 2 года назад +3

      Cena made fans ashamed to admit that they watched professional wrestling

    • @KnucklesWTD
      @KnucklesWTD 2 года назад +2

      @@benjack8477 bs. Cena was all on talk shows,his rap album went platinum,sold the most merch,etc

    • @simenzelwedlamini7875
      @simenzelwedlamini7875 2 года назад

      u are brainwashed hater blinded hater do see true greatness of cena and cena wasn't always on top he had other superstars to back him up u idiot plus he put over a lot of superstars my god !

    • @simenzelwedlamini7875
      @simenzelwedlamini7875 2 года назад

      @Anon Anon brainwashed hater!

    • @simenzelwedlamini7875
      @simenzelwedlamini7875 2 года назад

      @@benjack8477 whats u point in that !?

  • @libertywarrior91
    @libertywarrior91 2 года назад +1

    just like wrestlers now they all do the same moves.

  • @WallyWaldo87
    @WallyWaldo87 2 года назад +6

    Cena just became stale and boring, wasn't that he was never talented at the job.

    • @simenzelwedlamini7875
      @simenzelwedlamini7875 2 года назад

      shut up ! HATER , MARK , TROLL , SMARK WHATEVER U ARE PLUS HE IS TALENTED OTHERWISE HE WOULDNT BE WERE HE IS AT TODAY HATER !

    • @simenzelwedlamini
      @simenzelwedlamini Год назад

      shut up

  • @John2271
    @John2271 2 года назад +2

    Cena is a $hitstain

    • @simenzelwedlamini7875
      @simenzelwedlamini7875 2 года назад

      WELL THAT SHITSTAIN IS SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR FOR YOUR SHITSTAIN LIFE HOW ABOUT THAT HATER !

    • @richardedwards9349
      @richardedwards9349 2 года назад

      he does look stupid wearing them shorts, belt with tennis shoes,

  • @hazard1080
    @hazard1080 2 года назад +1

    I like your work, but this is disappointing. EVERY sabu interview has the exact SAME questions, its basically a repeat of every other sabu interview out there. Wasted opportunity