'A Little Disappointed': Logan Paul Didn't Hold Back on His Opinion of John Cena

“I saw the heel turn, and I was like, ‘Alright, welcome to the bright side. You can just be yourself and people will accept you for that,’” Paul said. “But then the switch up back to trying to be a babyface makes me feel like he’s seeking outside validation, and he’s being guided by the audience instead of himself.

“It feels like to me, we’re watching a midlife crisis happen live.”

Logan Paul Wants John Cena to “Pick A Lane”

Paul, who will face Cena in Paris at the end of the month, suggested the 16-time world champion should commit to one direction and stop letting external factors dictate his choices.

“I just think you should’ve picked a lane and stayed in it,” Paul said. “Who are you? Do you even know? Are you doing it because the final boss says it or (WWE Chief Content Officer) Triple H says it? Are you being puppeteered by the powers that be?

“Why don’t you just be yourself and be The GOAT John Cena? I saw that fade a little bit and I have to say, I’m not into it.”

Logan Paul Sees “Real” John Cena Behind The Scenes

Paul didn't only criticize Cena, but also reserved some positive comments about the veteran wrestler, handing him a piece of advice.

Paul said that during their brief time as WWE tag partners, he saw a side of Cena that fans rarely witness and wishes the veteran would showcase that authenticity.

“I think he needs to stop trying to please the crowd for personal validation,” Paul said. “Be yourself. That’s the version of John Cena people respect most.”