Money in the Bank in London’s iconic O2 Arena served as the backdrop for a surprise many fans hadn’t expected: the re-entry of 16-time world champion, John Cena. The sound of Cena’s iconic music echoing through the packed stadium sent a wave of shock, followed by a thunderous ovation, as fans found themselves faced with a sight they hadn’t dared hope for.
“Surprise!” Cena shouted, his characteristic energy permeating the arena. With playful jest, he expressed his bewilderment at not hearing the usual “Cena sucks” chant reverberating in the O2. The fans, not ones to let their hero down, quickly picked up the cue, filling the stadium with a mock-derisive chorus.
Cena’s speech did not, however, revolve solely around his startling appearance. Instead, he used his time to address a more prominent issue. With a reverence for the fans that had brought him to this point, Cena posed a hard-hitting question, “What the hell took so long for a major WWE event in London?”
The ‘Chain Gang Soldier’ criticized the WWE decision-makers for their hesitancy regarding London, deeming it a “hostile environment” and a potential “distraction.” According to Cena, the UK fans’ enthusiastic involvement was often mistaken as an attempt to “take over the show.” Cena, however, disagreed. The fans weren’t trying to take over, “You are the show,” he declared, appreciating their passion, saying they were “the voice, the heartbeat.”
The audience’s chants of “Thank you, Cena” were swiftly silenced as Cena delivered the ultimate shocker. His surprise appearance wasn’t for just one more match. It was for something grander, something that would “strike a nerve” with every fan present. I’m here to try to bring WrestleMania to London,” he announced, igniting a roar that shook the O2 Arena to its very foundations.
Cena’s promise to campaign for the Show of Shows in London sparked a frenzy among the UK fans. The energy in the O2 Arena reached an unprecedented high as fans erupted into a deafening roar, creating the most “awesome noise” – a resounding testament to the UK crowd’s potential.
However, Cena’s rallying cry for a London WrestleMania was interrupted by the Australian star Grayson Waller. Challenging Cena’s proposition, Waller argued for a WrestleMania Down Under, a suggestion met with a colossal chorus of boos. After a confrontation that ended with Waller taking an Attitude Adjustment from Cena, the fans were left in a wild frenzy, more determined than ever for their WrestleMania moment.
Now, the ball is in WWE’s court. With the prospect of a WrestleMania in London possibly in the cards for 2025 or 2026, the question remains: will the WWE decision-makers listen to the plea of their fans and one of their most iconic figures?
If John Cena’s surprise announcement is anything to go by, the wheels might already be in motion for WrestleMania to be held in London.
Only time will reveal if this promise will materialize, marking an unparalleled milestone in WWE history.
What is clear is that Money in the Bank has been quite the revelation, with Damian Priest winning the event’s titular match and Drew McIntyre making his official return to the WWE since WrestleMania 39.
