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."
