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WWE: End of the journey for John Cena!
Published November 4, 2023 at 6:01 am.
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Nostalgic fans can enjoy John Cena’s first singles match in WWE in seven months against Saudi Arabia during the “Crown Jewel” show this Saturday evening from 6pm (French time). The world wrestling star, who is now used to film sets, took advantage of the actors’ strike in Hollywood to find his first love. A time in the ring that is coming to an end.
Nicknamed GOAT by WWEnamely “Greatest Of All Time” or “Le plus grand de tous temps” in French, John Cena has not stolen his status by having gradually risen to become the head of the king’s organization in the world of wrestling since his debut in 2002, having more than 2,200 undoubtedly scenario but very physical fights behind him. But in recent years, the Massachusetts native has increasingly shed his wrestling hat to take on the role of actor. Cena has found its way onto film sets after shining in the rings, this spectacular sport that is causing a sensation all over the world, including in our country, where the first WWE pay-per-view in its history could soon take place. The living legend of WWE is now stepping in temporarily and is busy with his new projects, including key roles in the saga Quickly and escape Or Suicide squad. Sporadic appearances, but have increased in recent weeks following the Hollywood strike.
John Cena will fight in Cristiano Ronaldo’s lair
After a short break to participate WrestleMania last April, the annual reference show in the discipline, which is compared to the Super Bowl, John Cena returned to power WWE at the end of the summer with at least one weekly performance since the beginning of September and trips to India and then Saudi Arabia this Saturday evening as part of the event “Crown jewel” at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, where the team of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr. He will rise to the occasion Solo Sikoaone of the new faces of the WWE 30 years old. A heck of a challenge for someone who celebrated his 46th birthday in April and hasn’t stepped foot in a ring in an official match since the last one. WrestleMania. This comeback, which began two months ago, featured The Champ, as we like to call him because of his track record XXLcompeted in four non-televised matches lasting a few minutes and one team fight during the show last month.Fast lane“. The game against Solo Sikoa This Saturday therefore seems to be his first big meeting, but possibly also the last.
His final appearance was announced by WWE
And for a good reason:Crown jewel” is the last show in which John Cena is set to appear, WWE has announced its star for a total of ten dates until November 4th. The ambitions of the 16-time world champion are great, who has not achieved the slightest official victory since April 27, 2018, five years ago, as his status as a distinguished guest prevents him from competing. Register over time. “Crown Jewel is very important to me because I feel like I could lose your support and respect,” he said on the show last week Smack down towards the public. When the outcome is precisely determined in advance, the performance and quality of the game are unpredictable. It’s all about this John Cena : Prove to those who have followed him for two decades that he is still capable of living his dream between the ropes.
The freelancer of John Cena on the rings of the WWE Will things continue when his fight ends this Saturday evening? The door remains open as negotiations between the actors’ union and major American studios continue after three months of strike, enough to allow him to continue his leap into the past for a few weeks or retreat to breathe. while he waits for an agreement to be reached for a return to normality in Hollywood, which will mean the end of this catchy bracket. “I knew we couldn’t do both (wrestler and actor) because of liability insurance,” he admitted John Cena at a press conference last month. If I tried to balance both, it would be selfish because if something happened to me I would put a lot of people out of work. »
After the strike ends, there will no longer be any doubt about its future, which is only a matter of time. John Cena was also involved in a Hollywood production. “I stopped the project I was working on, I can’t even talk about this project because of the strike and we are in the middle of it. As soon as I can go back to work, I’ll do it. I don’t control any of it, I just keep my fingers crossed and hope they find a solution,” he said last month, adding that he has decided to put on his iconic denim capris again , “To help”. WWE whom he considers his “family”.
“Retirement? I know it’s coming soon”
John Cena will soon resume his bankable acting routine while keeping an eye on the WWE, before a final and well-deserved retirement. A deadline that is getting closer and closer and that the main participants are well aware of. “I know it’s coming soon,” he recalled at the microphone in September WWE. Every time I get the opportunity to get in the ring it becomes more and more special. There is no denying that I am 46 and soon to be 47. I’ve been here for over two decades. » Every surprise visit from John Cena brings him one step closer to a release that he hopes will benefit the wrestling company that made him the star he is today. “I just want to do what’s best for WWE,” he said. Cena Friday on the eve of “Crown jewel” on the After The Bell podcast. That’s what I’ve been doing since I walked into this building. It hasn’t changed. It’s my way of thinking, but it’s worked out pretty well for me. I do what I’m told to do because I “I firmly believe that they are doing what’s best for the business. When this ends, and it will end, what is seen as the best thing for WWE will be exactly the perfect moment.” Enough to fans of the moment or the nostalgic To encourage the era in Saudi Arabia to enjoy a new “You Can’t See Me” or “Attitude Adjustment” adopts its flagship, as this move allows the French to celebrate the event at an unusually opportune time (6 p.m ) to pursue. .