John Cena retirement tour megathread

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Is he really only gonna appear at 3/7 Raws before Mania
No. He is announced for 3/5 of the Raws between Chamber and Mania.

The other shows haven't announced the card yet. But considering one of them is Madison Square Fucking Garden I'm thinking he'll be at that Raw. That's 4/5.
 
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No. He is announced for 3/5 of the Raws between Chamber and Mania.

The other shows haven't announced the card yet. But considering one of them is Madison Square Fucking Garden I'm thinking he'll be at that Raw. That's 4/5.
There’s 7 Raws between Chamber and Mania
 

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There’s 7 Raws between Chamber and Mania
sorry meant 3 of the first 5. And they haven't announced any of the other cards yet so it's quite possible he appears at the first 2.
 

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I want him to pass the torch to Cody at mania. That's would be a historical moment. Cody has proved himself to be one of the best wrestlers in the business. Look at what he's achieved and to have Cena pass the torch to him, would top it off.
 

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Once the most beloved babyface in all of pro wrestling, Hogan forever changed the wrestling industry when he turned heel at WCW’s Bash at the Beach in the summer of ’96. That still stands as a genuinely iconic moment, spurring one of wrestling’s hottest, most profitable stretches.

Unlike Cena, who is planning on retiring before the end of the year, Hogan got far more mileage out of his turn to the dark side. But Hogan sees only endless potential here. A long-time admirer of Cena’s work, he believes this is a monumental moment in pro wrestling.

“It’s one of the best heel turns I’ve seen in a long, long time,” said Hogan. “All the major players were involved. I can’t say enough about The Rock, too–he was incredible. They did it right, I’ll tell you that.”

Hogan’s affinity for the storyline extends deeper than the on-screen product. He was peers with Dusty Rhodes and Rocky Johnson, who, respectively, are the late fathers of Cody Rhodes and The Rock. Prior to that, Hogan was a passionate fan, one who was willing to go to any length to get involved in pro wrestling.

“I grew up watching Dusty Rhodes and Rocky Johnson,” said Hogan. “Before I started training, back when I was playing in a rock and roll band, I used to pick up Rocky Johnson and drive him to shows. I was such a fan–I’d borrow my girlfriend’s Torino and drive him all over. And when Rocky said, ‘You better get me to the Imperial Room before it closes’, I’d haul butt to get him there in time.”

Hogan is currently in a familiar spot–back on the road. This week, he has been promoting his Real American Beer throughout New York, continuing a grassroots campaign that has helped make the beverage very popular in its infancy.

“This is only the beginning,” said Hogan, whose beer signed a multi-year partnership with WWE. “We have a lot of big plans. It’s amazing, brother–it’s a great beer, and people are loving it.”

As WWE builds toward WrestleMania, Hogan will be keeping a close eye on the main event. He is well-versed in headlining the show as a babyface, especially against a friend who turned his back on him–yet he is also an expert at entering the biggest show of the year as the top villain.

With the chemistry between Cena and Rhodes, Hogan is optimistic that we could be on the verge of an extremely memorable angle.

“It’s going to work as long as John wants to stay plugged in,” said Hogan. “I don’t know his schedule or how many days he’ll work, but he definitely has everyone’s attention. Plus, The Rock is involved, too. This could heat up more than anyone is expecting. It could be so hot that it’s crazy, which will lead to a WrestleMania match you’ll never forget.”
 

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Man with as much as Hogan lies lmao it's hard to tell if that Rocky Johnson stuff is true lol.
 

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Man with as much as Hogan lies lmao it's hard to tell if that Rocky Johnson stuff is true lol.

My thoughts exactly. I never heard of him driving Rocky Johnson anywhere you would think he would said that before in other Interviews he's had when they talk about how he got involved with Wrestling etc.
 

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“It had to happen sooner or later. Finally it happened. So it’ll be interesting to see, you know, whether the people accept him as a heel or has he turned himself more babyface. I think it remains to be seen as the story unfolds. Nonetheless, they’ve kicked off an epic build into WrestleMania. And that’s what they do every single year. And this year it’s here in Las Vegas, so it’s going to be pretty damn awesome.”
 

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What PPV events have not had locations announced for this year yet, because we've got to see Cena vs Punk in Chicago.
 
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Cena is from Massachusetts so maybe that’s his last show
 

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Brie:

“About time. I’m actually really happy, because this is his farewell year and I didn’t know if he would give in or not, and so I love it. And the way it was done — I mean, right, chef’s kiss.”

Nikki:

“It was done so well. And I think to end your farewell tour and turn into a character that the fans have wanted for so long. It’s not only I think going to be fun for him, but how great for the fans. It’s like a gift he’s giving, you know what I mean? And I think it’s so cool. It was amazing too.”
 

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I know this joke has been made before but john cena was always a heel with Nikki Bella :lol
 
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I wonder if Cena goes in the HoF next year.