True to his word, John Cena is at WrestleMania…as a fan. The multi-time world champion came into the Superdome and took a seat amongst the crowd where he was swarmed by dozens of adoring fans looking for pictures with the Face That Runs The Place.
"THIS IS FANTASTIC!"@JohnCena is having a BALL with the @WWEUniverse at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/90tn5CUwvD
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2018
Let’s check in with Big Match John:
Cena out here reading all your HOT TAKES on picture-in-picture adverts pic.twitter.com/cRJrD0CKoq
— The Tag Rope (@tagropemag) April 8, 2018
He even found the Undertaker!
https://twitter.com/HEEL_TEM/status/983098652930592768
But after Asuka vs. Charlotte, a ref ran to Cena to tell him that Undertaker was backstage.
RUN JOHN RUN pic.twitter.com/Hafw6gF4u6
— Pav (@WrestlinGifs) April 9, 2018
Later on in the night…
John Cena was told the Undertaker wasn’t coming out. As he was about to leave he was interrupted by the lights turning off. But it turned out to be another long-haired traveler. WrestleMania walked with Elias!
"Were you expecting somebody else?…That somebody else doesn't have the unimaginable athletic talent that I possess!" – @IAmEliasWWE #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/J2K4dIUEiT
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 9, 2018
So Cena just beat up the Drifter and walked dejectedly to the backstage area. Walking up the ramp, his music suddenly stopped. Cena paused, unsure of what was going on. Then a dark realization came over his face. The lights dropped once again. And Taker’s folded hat and jacket from last year’s WrestleMania match appeared in the ring.
Lightning struck and the hat and coat were gone! It was at that moment that Cena knew he screwed up.
https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/983153742206963712
The gong rang out…
HE'S HERE.#WrestleMania #Undertaker pic.twitter.com/Ry29DBr4Pa
— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2018
Undertaker returned to the ring and squared off!
ITS HAPPENINGGG pic.twitter.com/7ytpmtkIyI
— Pav (@WrestlinGifs) April 9, 2018
The Phenom began hitting all of his signature moves on Cena. Shot after shot. Old School, Snakeyes, the Big boot, running clotheslines. Even the sit-up followed by a chokeslam! Taker Tombstoned Cena in a total squash. Unbelievable.
https://twitter.com/BulletClubItal/status/983156167835881472
Is the Undertaker back? He looked to be in great shape, better than he’s looked and moved in a few years. Will we see him back in the ring for one last run? Time will tell. I’m so glad Undertaker came back, even if it wasn’t “Biker Taker.”
Are you glad Undertaker came back? Are you surprised how quickly he beat John Cena? Share your thoughts in the comments below.