John Cena Praises AJ Styles After Royal Rumble Farewell – John Cena shared a public message of appreciation for AJ Styles following what was presented as Styles’ final match at the Royal Rumble. Shortly after Styles was defeated by GUNTHER, Cena took to social media to acknowledge Styles’ career and his impact on professional wrestling.
In his post, Cena offered high praise for his longtime rival, writing, “Phenomenal is an understatement. Respect is earned and few are more worthy of universal industry wide respect than @AJStylesOrg. Thank you AJ for all you’ve done for wrestling. From anyone who’s seen you and those lucky enough to share canvas with you.” The message reflected the history the two share and the respect built over years of competition at the highest level.
Styles’ match at the Royal Rumble ended with him losing to GUNTHER after being trapped in a sleeper hold. Rather than submitting, Styles passed out, forcing the referee to stop the match. The finish echoed a recent moment involving Cena himself. At Saturday Night’s Main Event last month, Cena also lost to GUNTHER after tapping out to the same sleeper hold. That outcome sparked discussion among fans due to Cena’s long-standing “Never Give Up” mantra, which has defined much of his career.
The parallel finishes added an interesting layer to Cena’s comments, as both men fell to the same opponent in similar fashion within a short span of time. While Styles’ loss was framed as a final chapter, Cena’s match was viewed more controversially because of his character history and the symbolism attached to his submission.
Cena and Styles are closely linked through their shared WWE history. After Styles joined WWE in 2016, the two entered a high-profile rivalry that lasted through 2018. They faced each other multiple times, producing several widely praised matches. Their final encounter took place last October, when Cena defeated Styles in a bout that included numerous tributes to rivals from both men’s pasts.
Cena’s message following the Royal Rumble served as a public acknowledgment of Styles’ legacy, closing the loop on one of WWE’s most respected modern rivalries.
John Cena Praises AJ Styles After Royal Rumble Farewell
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