WATCH: John Cena expresses his gratitude to Indian fans for their support throughout his WWE career

Overview

• John Cena spoke about the support he has gotten from the Indian fans right from the start of his WWE career
• The 17-time world champion recalled the reception he got in India when he first visited there in 2006
• Cena claimed Indian fans to be one of the biggest reasons behind the personality he is today

John Cena was asked about the support he has gotten from the Indian fans. The WWE Superstar claimed himself grateful for the support he has received from the Indian fans and remembered the first instance of his visit to the subcontinent back in 2006. He recalled the time when he was not an established star but got a terrific reception in India.

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During the promotion of his upcoming movie 'Heads of State', Cena claimed he had never gotten such a reception in his life. Through the host, he wanted the Indian WWE fans to know that he will forever be grateful for it and regarded them to be the key reason behind the personality he is today.

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"I'm grateful for all the fans in India that I've never once overlooked. I remember visiting India for my first time in 2005 or 2006. You have to remember this is when I was gaining my footing as a WWE Superstar, not a 17-time champ or anything like that. I was treated in India, like, it's been a reception I've never seen and I've never forgotten," said John Cena.

"So, the one thing I want them to know about John Cena, I'm grateful for you, and I'm not the person or personality I am without you. So, thank you," Cena added in his statement.

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"I would not have been where I am if not for the audience's investment in India" - John Cena

Cena was in London for the premiere of 'Heads of State' along with the lead actress Priyanka Chopra, who is also a Bollywood star. They attended Wimbledon along with their partners by making a bit of free time. When asked about the reception he gets in India, Cena claimed it was wonderful, although he has not been to India a lot.

Cena thanked the Indian fans in the talk and felt he had given his best to repay the faith shown towards him by becoming the top star of WWE and trying to replicate his Wrestling success in acting. 

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"The enthusiasm, the hospitality, and the welcome that I have always received from India, not to mention the support and the fan base in India, even though I have only been there for a limited time," Cena said during the London Premiere of 'Heads of State'.

"I want to repeat and say thank you. Thank you so much for the investment the audience of India has given to me. I guess I have tried my best to pay it forward, and I would not have been where I am if not for the audience's investment in India. I'm so grateful," Cena told PTI.