John Cena

2022 - 12 - 31

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John Cena Thanks The Fans After 12/30 WWE SmackDown Victory (Fightful)

Cena returned to the ring on the December 30 episode of WWE SmackDown, teaming with Kevin Owens to defeat Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn, and keeping his streak alive ...

Thank you for a wonderful 20-year run, thank you for a wonderful 2022. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review of WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage [ by clicking here.](https://youtu.be/fxsQEFwCbn8) Most importantly, I want to thank all of you for all the hard work and sacrifice to come and see us week in and week out. I want to thank those I share the ring with for helping me make magic every night. I want to thank you as a community for welcoming me with open arms. Cena returned to the ring on the December 30 episode of WWE SmackDown, teaming with Kevin Owens to defeat Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn, and keeping his streak alive.

The Bloodline Take Revenge on John Cena After Roman Reigns ... (EssentiallySports)

WWE star John Cena made a much-awaited return to in-ring action on the last SmackDown of the year. The Champ teamed up with Kevin Owens to take on Bloodline ...

Sheamus struck with his trademark Brogue Kick while McIntyre hit a Claymore to send the tag team champions tumbling out of the ring. The Bloodline members were not pleased after this loss and wanted to reassert their dominance. This led to a beat down by the Undisputed tag team champions, with Zayn also joining in. He got disqualified in his match against Seth Rollins at the Royal Rumble earlier this year. But there was action after SmackDown went off air, which saw the Usos attacking both Cena and the Prizefighter. The Champ teamed up with Kevin Owens to take on Bloodline members [Roman Reigns](https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roman-reigns/) and Sami Zayn.

John Cena Thanks WWE Fans Following SmackDown Match (LordsofPain.net)

John Cena returned to the ring on Friday by teaming with Kevin Owens to take on Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn on WWE SmackDown. Cena and Owens went over.

I never overlook how lucky I am to have 2 decades of moments filled with your voice and passion. [@WWEUniverse]for investing your time and energy with me. To everyone behind the scenes, in the ring, live and around the world @WWE #ThankYou.

WWE Releases Video of John Cena's Off-Air Promo From SmackDown (411mania.com)

Video footage is now available of John Cena cutting a post-match promo after his in-ring return last night on WWE SmackDown.

Thank you for a wonderful 2022. Thank you for a wonderful 20-year run. WWE later released a clip of the promo on

Hometown fans watch John Cena defeat champion Roman Reigns ... (Creative Loafing Tampa)

A sold-out Amalie Arena crowd welcomed the wrestling icon back into the ring.

"Thank you so much for giving me the greatest gift you ever could, and that is allowing me to step in this ring for 20 straight years. The superstar holds the [Guinness World Record](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/9/john-cena-breaks-make-a-wish-record-after-granting-hundreds-of-wishes-716899)for most Make-A-Wish wishes granted with over 650 since 2002. Cena and partner Kevin Owens conquered undisputed champion Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn in a tag team match to top off WWE's final "Friday Night Smackdown" of the year.

WWE: John Cena's emotional speech after SmackDown went off air (GiveMeSport)

Kevin Owens got the glory of pinning Sami Zayn to hand himself and John Cena the win, whilst Roman Reigns was able to continue going unpinned for yet another ...

He had the microphone in hand, delivering a rousing speech to his adoring fans. He received a goosebump inducing reception from his home crowd, something he was keen not to take for granted making sure to thank them all for coming out and supporting him after all the time away, he still is one of the biggest draws around. John Cena was full of praise for the competitors he shared the ring with on Friday evening, as well as the incredible support, making sure all those in attendance knew exactly how grateful he was as the show went off air. [WWE](http://www.givemesport.com/wwe) saw the return of one of its favourite sons on Friday night, with the final show of the year seeing [John Cena](http://www.givemesport.com/john-cena) return for action for the first time in 2022, teaming up with [Kevin Owens](http://www.givemesport.com/kevin-owens) to take on [Roman Reigns](http://www.givemesport.com/roman-reigns) and [Sami Zayn](http://www.givemesport.com/sami-zayn). John Cena was back in his own backyard in Tampa Bay, making sure the fans knew just how special the night was for him and how much he respected them as the show went off air. It was a match fit for the return of John Cena, slotting straight back in with the biggest and best names the company has to offer at the moment, and boy did he and the others deliver, with the match ending in what was probably the best way.

WWE: John Cena makes a thumping return on SmackDown; former ... (WION)

A couple of weeks back, the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns challenged Kevin Owens to a tag match – with Owens getting the privilege to pick his ...

With this, Roman suffered his second loss of the year, having lost to Seth Rollins at Royal Rumble earlier. In the main event on Saturday, Cena was welcomed with the loud cheer while the match began with two former best friends – Zayn and Owens taking on each other. The 16-time World Champion, John Cena happened to be his tag partner for the match against Reigns and Zayn.