Former OVW manager Kenny “Starmaker” Bolin stated in a recent interview with Bill Apter of 1wrestling.com that he is the reason that John Cena was not fired while in OVW as Vince McMahon apparently did not see anything in John Cena.
Keep in mind that Cena’s nickname was the “Prototype” while in the promotion because officials believed that’s what a WWE Superstar should look like.
Here is what Bolin had to say:
“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,” Bolin said “I didn’t like to brag about it, I’m the guy that got him his free meals and publicity when he was here.”
“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,” Bolin said.
You can watch the interview here:
