Key Takeaways
- WWE paid tribute to John Cena on SmackDown with video messages from celebrities like Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Snoop Dogg, and more
- The tributes were a celebration of Cena’s legendary career and his upcoming retirement from WWE
- The video messages were a mix of heartfelt congratulations, humorous jokes, and words of appreciation for Cena’s impact on the sport and his fans
- The tributes will be Cena’s last farewell before his official retirement at Saturday Night’s Main Event
Introduction to the Tribute
WWE paid tribute to John Cena tonight on SmackDown with several video messages from some pretty big celebrities. With John Cena officially retiring from WWE tomorrow night at Saturday Night’s Main Event, the company chose to pay tribute to the "Never Seen 17" tonight on SmackDown. The tribute was a celebration of Cena’s legendary career and his impact on the sport and his fans. The video messages were a mix of heartfelt congratulations, humorous jokes, and words of appreciation for Cena’s dedication and perseverance.
Celebrity Tributes
In addition to your typical video packages, we got several video messages from the likes of Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Snoop Dogg, and more who paid tribute to Cena’s legendary career. Tom Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback, congratulated Cena on an incredible career, saying "You’ve impacted the lives of so many people inside the ring and outside the ring. Good luck in your last match. I hope you fare better in yours than I did in mine." Eli Manning, another NFL legend, also paid tribute, saying "You inspired so many people. You won a ton of championships, almost impressive enough for me to forget the fact that you’re a die-hard Patriots fan." Snoop Dogg, the famous rapper, also sent a message, saying "John Cena, it’s your boy. Big Snoop Dogg. You know what it is. Congratulations, my one. I’mma smoke one. Matter of fact, I’mma blow one for the pole one."
More Tributes and Humor
There’s no entrance music in retirement, as Peyton Manning jokingly pointed out. Peyton Manning also paid tribute with likely the funniest message of the night, saying "I got to warn you when you enter the grocery store or step into your garage, there’s no entrance music at all in retirement, unless you play it yourself on your AirPods. So that’s a free tip from me to you. Congrats again, pal." Jelly Roll and Jimmy Fallon also paid tribute, with Jelly Roll saying "John Cena, the legendary Never Seen 17. Man, thank you for all these years. Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for being the role model that we all needed. You deserve this, brother. Congratulations, happy retirement." Jimmy Fallon said "Congratulations, John, on an amazing career. What you’ve done for the sport and for WWE is just insane. You’re a legend. Congratulations."
Conclusion and Reaction
The tributes were a heartfelt farewell to John Cena, and fans can check out the embedded video below to see the messages for themselves. The question on everyone’s mind is, what did you think of these video tributes tonight on WWE SmackDown? Which message was your favorite? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The tributes were a celebration of Cena’s legendary career, and it’s clear that he will be deeply missed by the WWE community. As he prepares to retire, it’s clear that his impact on the sport and his fans will be remembered for years to come. If you use any of these quotes, please credit WWE with a link to this article for the transcription.