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Making Space with Hoda Kotb

Making Space with Hoda Kotb

John Cena on Overcoming Childhood Bullying and Discovering Purpose in Retirement

Oct 14, 2026 · 49m

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What happens when you walk away from the only thing that defined you for over 20 years? In this deeply revealing conversation from Making Space, John sits down with Hoda Kotb to pull back the curtain on overcoming childhood bullying, finding true partnership, and discovering purpose in retirement. John explores why stepping away from his legendary 24-year wrestling career was the ultimate act of self-love, how his hardest failures became his greatest teachers, and what it truly means to build a life centered on a real teammate.