The fans chanted their WWE hero’s name during the entire match. John Cena had a match after 475 days and he surely didn’t disappoint the WWE Universe.
However, after the match, he had a special message for everyone. Cena expressed his gratitude towards the WWE Universe for spending their holidays with WWE and also cut a heartfelt promo.
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After SmackDown went off air, Cena cut a promo thanking the fans and his WWE superstars. He showed his gratitude to the fans for supporting and motivating him to wrestle for the last 20 years. Sean Ross Sapp shared the entire video on his Twitter handle.
The F9 actor said “I’ve had one match at least every single year since I started in 2002. This year was the first year that wasn’t going to happen until I found out the last event of the year is right in my backyard here in Tampa Bay. I want to thank you as a community for welcoming with open arms. I want to thank those I share the wing with for helping me make magic every night.”
John Cena cut a promo after Smackdown pic.twitter.com/ewYCa2De8S
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) December 31, 2022
He added, “Most importantly, I want to thank all of you that do all the hard work and sacrifice that come see us week in and week out. None of this exists without you. Thank you for a wonderful 20 year run. Thank you for a wonderful 2022. Everybody be safe tomorrow night and let’s have one hell of a 2023.”
One thing is for sure that Cena wasn’t going to let his record break and disappoint his fans. Therefore, taking this opportunity, he wrestled one match in 2022 on one of the best episode of SmackDown.
Fans pour love for John Cena for his heartfelt promo
The Cenation Leader is a fan favorite and always there for his fans. Similarly, his promo after the match on SmackDown surely made many fans emotionally moved.
The wrestling universe shared their love through their tweets below the post. Clearly, we can see how much the fans love the 16-time world champion.
Love for The Cenation Leader from his fans for his heartfelt promo after SmackDown
I love him so much man https://t.co/dS8FdyXpvL
— buto 🏴☠️ (@blondedcartier) December 31, 2022
Literally. Why. I. Love. Him. @JohnCena 🙂😊🥰🥰🥰🥰 https://t.co/GTuE8oqjQN
— BestSelf👸🏾🤎🖤👑🐬 (@KLeanna8) December 31, 2022
He just fucking gets it. Love this dude, man. https://t.co/giDERY4KH5
— Dylan (@TwoBlount) December 31, 2022
What’s next for John Cena is always a question now!
Thank you John Cena for an incredible 20 years and I can’t wait to see what you do next in WWE. https://t.co/FyLWBTFoxA
— Edge Lord (@Edge1Lord1) December 31, 2022
Cena loves WWE and pro wrestling business.
guy just loves the biz, ma fuckin hero https://t.co/obF2KZxgwZ
— gnumf (@gwanbais) December 31, 2022
We need that 17th title run before he hangs it up permanently. https://t.co/RadtHF2NmJ
— H2Z (@H2ZGreenRanger) December 31, 2022
Indeed, the greatest.
This is why he's on my top 5 list. https://t.co/kWpTwiN5Y3
— Sgtviper-X ⌬ (@Sgtviper_Gaming) December 31, 2022
Cena doesn’t need that mic for the crowds to hear him https://t.co/HzLgBietCz
— Mega2211 🎅🎄 Shiny CupKicks Appreciator (@BexKaiToniTime) December 31, 2022
His retirement speech is going to make many cry.
The day he officially retires is gonna be a sad day
— nitish (@nitish97) December 31, 2022
The fans truly love John Cena and will be waiting for the next time he will be in WWE for a match.
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The Bloodline attacked Cena and Owens on SmackDown
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After the match, The Usos and Solo Sikoa attacked ‘Super Cena’ and The Prizefighter. It happened when SmackDown went off air and both the stars were celebrating.
Bloodline attack Cena and Owens after #Smackdown went off the air pic.twitter.com/xeWktHyjEF
— Cody Watson (@CodyWatson_1) December 31, 2022
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However, The Brawling Brutes and Drew McIntyre came to save the day. After that Cena cut this heartfelt promo thanking the WWE Universe.
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