The article discusses 10 instances where WWE wrestlers allegedly used their backstage power to influence storylines, booking, or the careers of their colleagues. The list includes:
1. John Cena refusing to drop the title to Jack Swagger in 2010.
2. Hulk Hogan changing the ending of WrestleMania 9 to feature himself as the winner.
3. Randy Orton derailing Kofi Kingston's push in 2009.
4. Roman Reigns cancelling a table spot for Nia Jax and Lana in 2020.
5. John Cena halting Alex Riley's push in 2011.
6. Triple H's alleged reign of terror between 2002 and 2005, where he used his power to ensure he remained in the top position.
7. Hulk Hogan manipulating the outcome of his match against Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam 2005.
8. Randy Orton getting Mr. Kennedy fired in 2009.
9. Shawn Michaels cancelling Vader's push in 1996.
10. John Cena changing the finish of the SummerSlam 2010 main event to feature himself as the sole survivor, which allegedly killed the Nexus stable.
The article suggests that these instances demonstrate how some WWE wrestlers have used their influence to further their own careers or interests, sometimes at the expense of others.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. John Cena cancelled plans for Jack Swagger to cash in on him for the WWE title in 2010.
2. Hulk Hogan changed the finish of the main event at WrestleMania 9, which was originally supposed to feature Yokozuna defeating Bret Hart.
3. Roman Reigns cancelled a table spot for Nia Jax and Lana at Survivor Series 2020, as he wanted to use a table spot in his own match.
4. Randy Orton was involved in a backstage confrontation with Kofi Kingston in 2009, which led to Kingston's push being derailed.
5. Triple H used his backstage power to ensure he remained in the top position on Raw between 2002 and 2005.
6. John Cena halted plans for Alex Riley to be pushed in the company in 2011.
7. Hulk Hogan was supposed to lose to Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match, but he refused to lose and the plans were changed.
8. Randy Orton complained about Mr. Kennedy's recklessness after a match, which led to Kennedy being fired.
9. Sean Michaels cancelled Vader's push in 1996 after a match between the two didn't go well.
10. John Cena changed the finish of the main event at SummerSlam 2010, which was originally supposed to feature The Nexus team being victorious.
Additional facts:
11. Vince McMahon was high on Alex Riley in 2011, but John Cena's influence led to Riley's push being halted.
12. Randy Orton had a history of shoulder problems, which was a factor in his complaint about Mr. Kennedy's recklessness.
13. Mr. Kennedy was released from WWE in 2009.
14. Sean Michaels was frustrated with Vader during their match at SummerSlam 1996.
15. John Cena has publicly stated that he made the wrong decision to use his influence to benefit himself at SummerSlam 2010.