Lance Storm: John Cena Classic 'Undermines The Fundamental Principle Of Pro Wrestling'

Plenty of fans have found fault with the John Cena Classic, from the format, to the lack of information overall for months following its announcement. Now, a professional wrestling legend is speaking out, critical of the event overall. Lance Storm appeared on an edition of "Wrestling Observer Live," where Bryan Alvarez addressed the fact it would be easy for wrestlers to "sabotage" one another in the event, won by fan vote.

"It goes against the fundamentals of this industry," Storm agreed. "It is completely ridiculous, because as you say, the whole point is, we're suppose to make each other look good but if there's actually something to be achieved by it... [Back in the day,] if you if were in the main event, you got paid more money, in the territory days, guys did sabotage each other in matches."

He cited WCW Starrcade 1997, where he said Hulk Hogan "completely sabotaged" Sting's big return, because he didn't want Sting to take his spot. Storm said that's what WWE and Cena are creating with the Classic. Storm said the event undermines a lot, including fans' investment in wins and losses.

"You're further trivializing what winning a belt means, because it's just, 'You've got four minutes to vote on WWE.com, we'll give this guy a belt!'" he said. "It's like it undermines everything this industry is about. It undermines fan reaction. It undermines fan investment. It undermines the value of being a champion. It undermines the fundamental principle of pro wrestling."

Cena revealed that the event will be held from ESPN Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World on December 14. The winner of the Classic will be determined by fan vote, via Club WWE.

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