🏏🤼 When IPL Met WWE: MI & CSK’s Heartfelt Goodbye to John Cena Is Pure Emotion — Fans Are Still Chills!
When a true legend says goodbye, the entire sporting world listens. And when John Cena finally stepped away from in-ring WWE action, even cricket stopped to pay its respects. In a crossover no one saw coming but everyone loved, IPL giants Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) delivered emotional tributes that proved one thing loud and clear — Cena’s legacy is bigger than any ring.
💙💛 IPL Giants Bow to a Global Icon
Moments after Cena’s farewell match against Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, emotions poured in from every corner of the sports world. Indian fans watched the historic moment live on Sunday morning — and MI and CSK made sure the love reached the 16-time (and later 17-time) world champion.
Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL winners, dropped a goosebump-inducing tribute video with a simple yet powerful line:
“THE CHAMP WILL ALWAYS BE HERE.”
No flashy words. Just pure respect — and fans instantly felt it.
Chennai Super Kings followed with a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter):
“We can’t see him in the ring anymore. Thanks for giving us all the memories, Cena!”
Two rival franchises. One shared emotion. One legend.
🤝 When WWE and IPL Collided
This wasn’t the first time Cena and Indian cricket crossed paths. Back in 2017, WWE sent an official WWE Championship belt to Mumbai Indians after their IPL title triumph, with Rohit Sharma and team proudly posing with wrestling’s ultimate prize.
Cena’s love affair with India only grew stronger. In 2023, he returned after 16 years for a WWE live event, teaming up with Seth Rollins. Then in 2024, he made headlines again during his visit for Anant Ambani’s wedding, reminding everyone just how massive his fanbase is in India.
🏆 Cena’s Farewell Run: One Last Epic Ride
John Cena announced his retirement at Money in the Bank 2024, officially beginning his farewell journey in 2025. The road wasn’t easy — an early stumble at the Royal Rumble was followed by redemption at the Elimination Chamber.
Then came the moment fans will never forget:
Cena defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, becoming a record-breaking 17-time world champion.
He defended the title against legends like Randy Orton and CM Punk, briefly turned heel in a shocking twist, then returned to his beloved babyface role. Matches against Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, and Dominik Mysterio, plus a completed Grand Slam Championship, made the run unforgettable.
The story ended where it began — with respect. Cena fell to Gunther in his final match, closing the curtain on one of WWE’s greatest careers.
🌍 A Legacy Bigger Than Sports
From WWE arenas to packed IPL stadiums, John Cena belongs to the world. MI and CSK’s tributes weren’t just posts — they were proof that true legends don’t wear one jersey or represent one sport.
John Cena may be invisible now inside the ring…
But his legacy? Unmissable. Forever. 💫
