The American Nightmare pays tribute to the greatest of all time
Summary
– Cody Rhodes fought back tears during a post-show interview with Jackie Redmond
– The American Nightmare praised the crowd for showing respect to John Cena
– Rhodes credited Cena for teaching the locker room how to handle business
John Cena lost his final match to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, DC. The result shocked the fans in attendance, but the real emotion began to flow once the show went off the air. Cody Rhodes spoke with Jackie Redmond immediately following the main event, struggling to keep his composure.
The American Nightmare fought back tears as he reflected on the legacy of the sixteen-time World Champion. He admitted that seeing Cena’s sneakers left in the ring was a difficult image to process. Rhodes noted that Cena did everything right by the book and left the industry in a better place than he found it.
Rhodes pointed out that the atmosphere in the Capital One Arena was utterly different from the usual mixed reaction Cena receives. He highlighted that there were no negative chants and that the entire building was united in their support. Rhodes expressed his gratitude to Triple H for inviting him to witness the historic moment firsthand.
The Undisputed WWE Champion credited Cena for leading with his mind and teaching the current generation how to be businessmen. He emphasized that the fans staying until the very end proved the impact Cena had on their lives. Rhodes tipped his cap to the greatest of all time for setting the standard for the locker room.
