John Cena’s career ended with a tap-out, and the reaction—both internally and externally—was intense.
According to Fightful Select, opinions backstage were split regarding the decision to have Cena lose his final match to GUNTHER via submission. While some talent felt Cena deserved a victorious send-off, most understood the long-term business logic behind the booking. The report emphasized that no one was “livid,” just conflicted.
Externally, the heat on GUNTHER was nuclear. The Ring General reportedly required legitimate security to escort him out of the Capital One Arena as angry fans followed him to the exit.
Triple H, however, loved the reaction. Reports state he was smiling in the Gorilla Position as the boos rained down, later telling the press he was “disappointed” the negative reaction wasn’t even louder.
