John Cena Called Joe Hendry When He Was 15 Years Old 👏

Joe Hendry tells the story of getting a surprise phone call from John Cena when he was 15 years old #wwe #wrestling #johncena

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[@blessjesus-o2b]

No...I BOLIEVE!!!!

[@sandiletwala3001]

You know Chris. We always believe in your content and your guest 👏👏

[@Chris-ro5rb]

Nope

[@Horchas.....Assemble123]

Jesus Christ is coming repent and turn to Christ while you can

[@frod79]

i waved my arms from side to side before subbing.

[@TheDefaultMan543]

John Cena believed in Joe Hendry

[@Dead8Head]

​@@jamaali2358I don't consider his thuganomics and us title reign boring but alright?

[@muhdzarif3088]

The Shield also believed in Joe Hendry

[@fig6paq]

Shawn Michaels believes in Joe Hendry.

[@Saint_nobody]

AND JOE HENDRY COULDN'T EVEN SEE JOHN CENA WHEN IT HAPPENED! I MEAN... there's such, serendipity with these two memed catch phrases lining up so perfectly, I would need just one more "it" factor to consider it a moment of Divine Intervention. 😅

[@gator9339]

👏

[@nonrefundablegaming275]

Shoutout to Kyle for doing this, that’s a true friend.

[@Zwaks]

That’s because Kyle believed

[@relativ6192]

A true homie

[@drpdachlpa]

Kyle believed in Joe Hendry.

[@jesse_sweed]

haha I came into the comments to say exactly this...

[@GautamBudha-wj9el]

Kyle o riley😂😂

[@andrethegiant3035]

Cena is that guy. There’s many stories of his generosity.

[@ChronoXShadow]

Yep. For every burial, for every bad thing Cena has said or done to fans, there's 10 or more stories for each where Cena's an honestly amazing human being.

[@micahnewby7964]

I'm not sure anything exemplifies this more than John Cena setting the record for most Make-A-Wishes at 600, smashing the old record of 500 set by..........John Cena These numbers are surely outdated by now, but you get the point

[@roronoauchiha69]

​@@ChronoXShadow people say cena burried others but he only did what he was told to do

[@FrancisHD]

@@roronoauchiha69 Sometimes. He was stubborn with things like the Nexus and the Undertaker WM 34 match

[@eddybrash1793]

@@roronoauchiha69 The thing was he had say and backstage power to push or override a story he didn't like. He was the guy for Vince for more than a decade, so Vince took his words seriously

[@seanmcvety1106]

Cena might be the most wholesome, humble down to earth guy in the business

[@zachary588]

Are you sure about that

[@the_antisocial]

Go watch total divas lol I think you’ll have a different opinion

[@CB00]

@@the_antisociali read somewhere that he was told to come off like a complete dick all the time for the drama of it but idk if that’s true

[@XxRestlessGamerxX]

He did have a heel turn. It was on Total Divas though. ​@the_antisocial

[@monsterfishmnl810]

@@the_antisociala person named the anti social watching total divas🤣🤣🤣 a mark and a perv all in one

[@zinzibil6358]

I feel bad for booing Cena back in the day, he is gem

[@sandiletwala3001]

Whether you cheered or booed, John Cena is just that guy who is Goated and knew how to control the crowd 🔥🐐

[@jamaali2358]

You booed John Cena the character who was boring not the man. Don't fall for the bait and switch its entertainment and he was boring.

[@MPHswayze]

​@@jamaali2358 Nah. Dudes stuck in arrested development became smarks and they were intolerable. Seeing fat redditors "protest chant" over kids, soldiers, women with breast cancer etc who were there to see Cena.

[@MrMonopoliMan]

no, he is really egotistical in real life

[@DiabloTommaso]

​@@MrMonopoliMan what do you base your idea on?

[@Nitemerican]

Kyle’s a real one.

[@VoltageApollo]

Facts bro didn’t forget about him

[@BrandonMobley614]

My dad took my brother and I to meet John Cena at a local Best Buy in 2005 or so when he was promoting his CD. To say the place was packed would be a huge understatement. I was maybe ten at the time, but I remember he really took his time asking us our names, how long we had been fans. He let my brother and I spin the title, and he signed my replica Undisputed title. He really made up feel like we were the only ones in the room. To this day, my dad will tell you what a stand up guy Cena was to us.

[@kj-gs2vl]

Next year his retirement and the 20th year anniversary of his debut cd. Might wanna dust that off 😢

[@37Kilo2]

I like this John Cena guy, even though I've never seen him.

[@krmotswiane]

No 1 has.

[@azeezmuhydeen1269]

You can't see him

[@CharlonClarke]

As long as you believe, then there will be no issues friend.

[@ThoughtProcessss]

We know John cena is a G but shoutout to Kyle for not wanting to leave his friend out💪🏿

[@coryshattles4730]

Let's talk about what a good friend Kyle is. He meets a famous wrestler he probably idolized too and he thinks "You know, I wish my friend could have come"

[@simplejackonvhs2562]

Bro did the same thing when I was in 6th grade and went to meet him. It was when he dropped his rap album and the person that took me asked if he could speak to his daughter on the phone. Mind you, there were probably over 1000 people waiting in line to meet him, his response was “Yes, please!”, without hesitation. Dude was a true gentleman

[@KCHRider]

10 minutes is really really really precious when u had a conversation with John Cena

[@Garf_malarf]

That’s a great friend right there. Very hard to find these days.

[@tsukuyomi2055]

Joe Hendry had the best of the best friend.

[@kabochahata9693]

Stuff like this is what makes John the GOAT, when The Rock left for Hollywood, he stepped up as The People’s Champion The older fans boo’d him, but the younger people loved and supported their champion

[@williammoore6128]

I'm 21 right now, and Cena is still my goat. Even through all the Super Cena stuff, he was my boy as a kid and still is to this day

[@majorleaguelag]

@@williammoore6128yeah until he apologized to china and started dressing drag

[@blackflashjohnson]

@@majorleaguelagthis😂

[@topvillainy]

You cannot be a peoples champion getting rejected by half the crowd at every arena for 12 years. Cena was horrible and vince sidelined everyone for him. It was fucking terrible.

[@lancethefilmguy9392]

​@@topvillainyStill cool to hate Cena all these years later eh? 😂

[@jayanths1221]

Dont forget Cena has the record for granting the most Make-A-Wish wishes. And he holds that record because he genuinely cares for his fans, and not because he wants to use it to promote his shitty movies or his tequila/energy drink brands.

[@graysontheginger]

He's the reason WWE has such a strong partnership with them, he went to Vince saying that these wishes mean everything to those kids and that WWE should get involved.

[@ThatAintTheThugShaker]

He's an absolute lord that's for sure, he would most definitely inspired a future wrestler or few.

[@karimhussein3610]

👑 Memes aside, Cena's an absolute asset to humanity

[@dominonine]

Everyone who liked Cena always had a reason to like Cena when he was a divisive figure, and it often seems like it was a very personal reason that came from meeting him or a second hand account of someone meeting him which more than anything makes him a very likeable person.

[@lancethefilmguy9392]

Smarks hated him because it was the cool thing to do. Kinda like how some NASCAR fans hated Gordon

[@simenzelwedlamini]

@@lancethefilmguy9392 screw that they don't deserve him never will !

[@MarvinT0606]

I like him more as the Doctor of Thuganomics, but John Cena was one of those people who never stopped being cool. Hell, even when people were booing him he built others' careers. Cena took CM Punk and Roman Reigns to the stars, they were never the same guys after their feuds with him.

[@Kwagga810]

He may not be the best wrestler, but he is one hell of a role model

[@maraviyoso8473]

and he talked to Joe Hendry

[@uc95nu51]

The invisible one said his name before anyone else, so Joe Hendry could appear.

[@dazagib94]

From loving Cena as a child to growing up to appreciate how great of a man he has been his entire life is such a great feeling. It isn't often your childhood heroes stay a heroes.

[@jyesucevitz]

watch close when he mimes answering the phone. when he says it was his friend Kyle you'll see an instant flash of a smile. that thought of his friend brought a true smile to his face. that's a friend.

[@tiki9055]

I use to hate John Cena, but all these good things I hear about him makes me appreciate him so much

[@simenzewedlamini360]

Hypocrite!

[@JMEAUS22]

​@simenzewedlamini360 it's not hypocritical to evolve and realise that you perhaps sat on the wrong side of the fence.

[@JLWprime10]

You people that hated cena are just an evil asshole people like you are the problem with society

[@JLWprime10]

@@JMEAUS22 the cena haters lie so much and say everyone hated him when that was far from the truth back then

[@JMEAUS22]

@JLWprime10 I think it's fair to say it was at least a 60/40 split like to hate at one stage. There were definitely people who did. Whether it was ever majority I don't know though.

[@MuchWowMoonBoy]

I still got Cena's autograph from when he came and hung out with all us fans after th4 show. He was the only wrestler who came and did this out of the whole show.

[@MSH786]

John has always been really cool & down to Earth every time I met or even saw him in person before & after wrestling events or at meet & greets.

[@MarvinT0606]

We almost never had this man do what he does because of Vince's silly gimmicks and inability (in his later years) to get real talent over. Now I'm starting to realize just how much Vince held back the WWE in the 2000s. Cena was one of the exceptions to Vince's strangehold on wrestlers getting over with characters that suited them. Imagine how many of them we never got to see go over.

[@mukbangsaregood9840]

I grew up watching John cena and I used to always tell my family I believe that John cena wouldn’t be rude to his fans he would give them advice that could take them far and Joe Hendry just said what I meant and believed 💜 always Hustle,Loyalty,Respect Cena Legend💜

[@AJ-ii4tf]

I enjoy these childhood stories from people in the business, meeting someone in the business.

[@willoma5281]

Cena said his name and he appeared on the phone.

[@SchnitzelCFC]

Joe's got a level head on him. Wish him all the success in the world. And Cena is awesome too for giving him that memory.

[@on100balec5]

"Say their name and they disappear. I believe in John Hendry...clap...clap." Maybe a tag team Hendry-Cena?

[@sarahnicole01]

John is the GOAT. I’ve heard nothing but great things about him, but to hear this from a fellow wrestler is so sweet 🥺💕

[@relativ6192]

This is why Cena and Cody are so successful. The lengths they're willing to go for fans are tremendous.

[@sumerrana6805]

respect John and Joe had a great friend

[@LO-lm4zh]

Say his name and he appears... But you can't see him I believe in John Cena 😂

[@Ronsonator]

I've never seen or known John Cena as the wrestler in his prime as I just started rewatching in 2019. I've only known John Cena as one of the nicest and most charitable person on planet Earth.

[@mrfeenicks]

He holds the record for most visits to make a Wish kids. He made so many kids wishes come true.

[@adityaprasadpattanayak]

You might've hated Cena for his booking decisions, but he's a gem of a human being irl, and the 🐐 too

[@devinberry4472]

To add to these stories about Cena being a legend: So some time ago I worked at a Hot Topic in HS, i was a kid and thought it would be cool (turns out it wasnt) but John was doing some kind of commercial or something to promote Hot Topic carryint WWE merch which they were really pushing. The managers, and the corporate people from Hot Topic told us to not both John and he was only there for the filming. We all were bummed until John insisted on meeting all of the employees and even had a short conversation with each of us, he had WWE media people telling him it was time to go the whole time and he still insisted on meeting all the employees, will never forget that

[@P3TER_Official23]

Joe Hendry was 15 in 2003 So I don't think the line was infinite, as John Cena just debuted last year

[@silvergrey2861]

Yup, I think their conversation was in 2005, 2004 probably

[@kaleid1014]

​@@silvergrey2861My bet is 2004, as he was riding high in popularity as US champ

[@randyrhoades8751]

@@kaleid1014 And he could still probably have been that young in 2004 too depending on the time.

[@youngbloodmysterio4246]

Chris is the WWE version of Nardwuar😭😭😭

[@ayanovlekharu]

There's no one like John Cena in all of wrestling. He was true ambassador to WWE and to wrestling. Greatest of all time.

[@PCMcCree]

John Cena is and was a class act for this. But his friend Kyle is definitely the MVP. That was a great friend moment.

[@ryansmith2135]

I can vouch for Joe too, I've had the pleasure to meet him a number of times at UK shows and he's always been incredibly kind and funny, even when a heel he still be somewhat in character while still being so pleasant, I can't express enough how happy I am for this guy after following him for so long now

[@jetleeroy33]

I can confirm how NICE Cena is. I went to a Smackdown taping for free in Sacramento back around 2008 courtesy of a friend of a friend who knew Cena personally. We left the show early because Cena called his friend who was with us and said he wanted to go out to eat at the local Applebee's. We met up at the restaurant and hung out with him while he ate dinner. I told him that I wasn't much of a fan of the WWE product at the time and gave him my reasons. He let me speak and actually agreed with some of my critiques. I'll never forget that experience and always think of Cena in a positive light. I haven't even mentioned that he still has the record for most visits by the Make a Wish Foundation. The man is truly a class act.

[@the.25s]

Now I understand why Cena is the face of the company and such a big star. He really puts his heart and soul into it. Unlike today's wrestlers, they may be more talented than Cena, but they don't respect fans like him, they are even willing to criticize fans and cry about how hard they have to work for them. Cena is truly a true leader

[@lordjiraiya2068]

John really does appreciate his fans. Dad met him one day but he seen how exhausted John looked, and simply said "hey John hows it going?" "Good" and that was basically it. He had his bella twin with him and they were buying groceries right here in a Phoenix AZ frys. I was so jealous i didn't get the chance to simply thank him for making my childhood spectacular every week.

[@jayczzzya]

Kyle is the real MVP. Hope after Joe makes it in WWE, Kyle gets free VIP backstage passes to all the shows.

[@TimeBomb014X]

John Cena is the standard that all pro wreatlers should aspire to, not in terms of in ring work or promos, but in his dedication to both the business and the fans

[@Silkaire]

Props to his friend for doing that for Joe And props to John Cena for taking the time to do that call. We all believe in you Joe Hendry!

[@LoyaLZX]

Man WrestleMania XL's secondary theme (If It Doesn't Hurt by Nothing More) fits what we fans had to deal with for 10 to 15 years. Especially during the 2010s and especially late 2010s. Outside of 2016, small good moments, and NXT. Holding on to hope turly was a different kind of pain.

[@Mathias6x]

There are so many John Cena stories like this that I've heard. He's got to be the GOAT 🐐 No doubt 💯

[@MarkDanger777]

John cena is the real GOAT. Although I'm sad to say that I pretty much missed the entire attitude era cause I started watching wrestling a little before the rise of cena. I watched wrestling a little before wrestlemania 20, which was cenas debut at wrestlemania against big show.

[@evilleon4]

I met Joe Hendry last year during the No Surrender weekend in Las Vegas, nicest guy ever and he let me talk to him for a couple of minutes about his title match with Moose. I'm so glad this dude is getting the recognition that he deserves. Definitely a great guy!

[@Cabarkin]

That was 2003 Cena too, way before Hustle Loyalty Respect, having never won any title at that time. Already going out of his way for young fans way before he was the face of the company.

[@wesmyone9562]

Needless to say, Kyle is a real one👍🏿

[@alococuccoyo6103]

I was never really a fan of Joe Hendry, but I think they way he talked about John here just made me a fan.

[@Bmd-gc]

John deserved to be the face of the company and when I hear stories like this I totally understand why they never gave him a heel run. I still think it would’ve been cool, but the man is truly an icon.

[@briankiriethe3947]

Why isn't there a picture of this John Cena fella, he sounds like an angel.

[@pikachuuprising637]

His frien Kuh-yel is a real one

[@jackdunn116]

I used to boo cena now I look at him and think what a dude he’s done the most make a wishes ever there’s so many stories of him taking time out of his day to just talk to people and it’s awesome

[@GenGamesUniverse]

Cena the wrestler - not as good as you think Cena "the man" - humble, always outgoing, very friendly to talk to, does charity stuff all the time etc

[@jonathanielquaye3738]

It would be ecstatic to talk to John Cena for 10 minutes, wow 😊

[@gamelover3073]

i will cry when Randy Retires and Cena will play his last actual wreselmania match

[@SleepLess_Plays]

Cena has always been a real one, absolutely class from him!

[@teddybear-sb6711]

This solidified it. We need Hendry vs Cena at b Mania

[@alvin_PNG]

I believe Joe Hendry can see John Cena…

[@lanehubanks7520]

Makes you wonder how many other wrestlers today were inspired by John by just his kindness

[@aaronclair4301]

And now we've just seen Cena announce his retirement tour in Canada at Money in the bank, Giving complete thanks to the fans.

[@kunalgowda6463]

Lives by hustle loyalty and respect 🫡

[@TheUndeniableUndesirable]

Cena a stand up dude fr. This came as no surprise lol I’m glad they had that conversation cuz had Cena said “no” maybe Joe just says “fuck wrestling” & we wouldn’t have this fuckin gem 💀🤣

[@TheMoobist]

John Cena undefeated when it comes to being a good person to fans.

[@adamcole831]

So basically, John Cena made the belive in Joe Hendry move ?¡

[@milocooper9540]

What Cena did was awesome but the MVP of the story was Kyle. What a great friend to do that.

[@tlewis7274]

His debut was cool but this made me like him and Cana more

[@aestheticvideosofanintelle2451]

I wish Joe and Kyle's friendship remains forever.

[@richgreen2954]

say what you want but John Cena loves his fans. Also shout out to Kyle that guy is a real bro for doing that.

[@bryanlopez181]

Kyle is a true homie 🙌🏽👏👏👏

[@DS321o]

Thumbnail made it seem like that kid was Joe Hendry 😂

[@DaveyMan8868]

The man they call, Kyle.

[@chrissayeranderson5710]

“How old were you at the time ?” “I was 36 ,”. Would have been awesome .

[@mads-Riley-Art]

John's always been a real one to fans

[@Darkvirgo88xx]

For Joe's friend to think of him like that, makes him the mvp of friends.

[@EthanWake]

It's a really wholesome story :) His friend Kyle is the goat ! True friends move !

[@ShinobiVIPER]

Cena really is built different, both physically and mentally

[@GVVed]

Very sweet, John Cena! ❤ That one moment completely changed this Man’s trajectory. I am not familiar with him but if you’re that much of a Fan of wrestling then you get to experience that. That arc of your life is going to change. ❤❤

[@Y2M4444]

The thing is, we already saw John Cena give Chris so many minutes extra in interviews so I 500% believe (in) Joe Hendry 😂

[@joshandrewz]

The more stories I hear about Cena, the more the quote “You can never tell me anything bad about John Cena” seems to ring truer

[@Shadow10507]

Holy shit, mad props, who knew that he took that much time for his fans?

[@sayandutta4112]

Joe Hendry has to main event a Mania

[@MarkPlotkin-df8cn]

Rev needs to make his 10 dollars ❤😂

[@DeathMetalDerf]

John is just a classy guy who's smart enough to know what he has and doesn't seem to try to take advantage of his position or the people who got him to where he is.

[@colterwilliams3152]

I’ll never forget wrestling my giant stuffed bear in front of the tv when John Cena got drafted to Raw. Great times.

[@nathandts3401]

If that was Dwayne then the conversation would've been recorded and posted to every media outlet under the sun.

[@khristoosmoove8087]

John vs Joe long-term storytelling

[@valenciasainz]

Before anybody else, John Cena believed in Joe Hendry.

[@kingd5931]

Kyle is a goated friend 🔥

[@Sovrakha]

I think I remember reading that Cena has fulfilled more Make-A-Wish requests than any other celebrity. Seems like the dude would do anything to make a kid happy. Mad respect

[@user-xq3sm2wy1p]

Why go to a meet and greet, if you can’t see him

[@stevieboy7075]

Always been the biggest fan of John, love how much respect he gets not only from wrestlers but actors as well