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Swerve Strickland Says John Cena’s Rap Gimmick Started as Satire

Strickland said Cena’s Doctor of Thuganomics run first felt like “satirical comedy,” adding, “I didn’t think he understood what the skill was.” He saw it evolve from a joke into “a real persona,” then into an album and crossover success. Strickland called the transformation “inspiring,” saying a gimmick with a short shelf life instead powered Cena’s next 20 years.