John Cena may have shocked the WWE Universe by tapping out to GUNTHER at Saturday Nights Main Event, but it was the smile on his face during that emotional ending that had everyone asking questions. Now, Cena is opening up about that powerful moment.
Speaking on What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes, Cena described the final moments of the match not as a defeat, but as a farewell one that felt more like lifes final chapter than just a wrestling finish.
Cena said the smile came from a place of peace. Hed spent the entire day reconnecting with everyone who mattered to him backstage, and as he lay in the sleeper hold, he knew the moment had come.
He compared it to the feeling of someone passing away peacefully, and said the symbolism was intentional he wanted to tell one last story in the ring.
The bottom of his shirt that night said: I gave everything. Thank you for everything. According to Cena, that was the message both for himself and for the fans.
While fans were divided over Cena tapping out clean, its clear the man himself was fully in control of the exit. The smile wasnt for shock it was his way of saying goodbye. Now that hes walked away from WWE on his own terms, one thing is clear: Cena truly did give everything.
How do you feel about John Cenas emotional final match and his explanation? Did his goodbye resonate with you, or were you hoping for a different kind of ending? Sound off in the comments!
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