Locker Room Reaction To John Cena’s WWE Retirement Match Revealed

Once the bell rang, signaling the end of John Cena’s retirement match, fans echoed with boos.

For the first time in over two decades, the 17-time world champion had tapped out to an opponent. Gunther screamed in elation, raising his hands aloft after beating a modern-day legend and a future WWE Hall of Famer.

Gunther left the ring, giving Cena the time to take in the love and cheers that the fans would shortly send his way.

However, all he could hear was a bulls*** chant, forcing a smile and a shrug from the former champion.

Out came the talent and executives from the back, led by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. The jeers grew louder, as a ‘you f**ked up’ chant took over the Capital One Arena.

The Chief Content Officer paid no heed to the vile language, as he hugged and congratulated Cena on an illustrious career, later playing a montage, which even featured Vince McMahon briefly.

While John Cena’s retirement show made it the highest-grossing show in Capital One Arena, it will also be remembered for the way fans reacted to its ending.

How Did The WWE Locker Room React To John Cena Tapping Out?

Many fans believed that John Cena should have won the match.

While Triple H justified Cena’s loss, calling it a time-honored tradition during the post-show, Gunther is not the wrestler for whom this gesture should have been reserved.

The Ring General is already an accomplished superstar who has beaten massive opponents in tougher conditions.

The WWE creative team seemingly appeared content with its decision to have Cena lose his final match. A report by Fightful Select stated that the talent in the locker room had split opinions.

There were mixed opinions backstage regarding the finish of John Cena’s final match, though most on the creative and booking side supported it.

Several talents said they would have liked to see Cena win, but understood the decision to have GUNTHER go over and how it fit into plans moving forward. [H/T: Ringside News]

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