John Cenas retirement match at Saturday Nights Main Event ended with an emotional shockerCena tapping out to GUNTHER in front of a sold-out crowd at Capital One Arena. But the real emotional moment came afterwards, during the post-show, when Cody Rhodes was interviewed and visibly fought back tears while speaking about Cenas legacy.
In an interview with Jackie Redmond, Cody Rhodes struggled to find the words as he reflected on the loss and what Cena meant to the business.
Trying to hold it together, Cody Rhodes continued as he admitted he tried to not get emotional but looking at Cenas sneakers in the ring was a lot for him to deal with.
The American Nightmare also praised the atmosphere and the fans in the building and pointed out how no one booed Cena at all.
Cody Rhodes revealed that he immediately accepted Triple Hs invitation to be part of the event:
He also touched on John Cenas role as a mentor to the locker room and made it clear how fans in attendance didnt leave until Cena left.
The crowd may have booed the finishchanting bullsh*t after Cena tappedbut the emotions backstage were real. Cenas impact stretched far beyond wins and losses, and Rhodes words served as a genuine tribute from a peer, a fan, and someone whos aiming to carry that legacy forward.
Cenas final match was the end of an eraand for many, including Cody Rhodes, it felt like saying goodbye to a foundation of everything WWE has been for the past 20 years.
What did you think of Cody Rhodes emotional reaction to John Cenas farewell? Was the match ending the right callor should John Cena have gone out on top? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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