What Made John Cena's Return at Royal Rumble 2008 So Special?

In late 2007, John Cena was injured during a match on RAW. He then would later return at the 2008 Royal Rumble. Seems normal right? A lot of wrestlers return at the Royal Rumble, if anything it is a tradition. However this was different. This was something special. A moment I will never forget. Lets go back to 2007 and 2008 and see what led to the epic return and what made it so special
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[@WrestlinGifs]

Had a lot of fun making this. This moment will forever hold a special place in my heart, and yo follow me on IG and Twitter @WrestlinGifs 🙏🏼

[@alec2000]

I really loved your story. Absolutely beautiful. Back when I was a kid with my cousins, we were also cena fanboys who screamed of joy when he returned. Classic moment for every wrestling fan.

[@StylesAdy]

Why didn't you pin your cmnt 😂

[@futuregohan4837]

The Undertaker Did Actually Beat Edge At WrestleMania 24 Kinda Odd

[@teamstihlracing]

Man, I'm far from a Cena fan, but as my first view of your content, damn good video my dude. Great story telling, had to subscribe. Keep it up!

[@StylesAdy]

Now You Pinned It 😂

[@MikeJr9284]

The fact that Cena returned from injury ahead of schedule AND won that year’s Rumble match was dope.

[@bolby37]

especially after 3 months that's crazy i tore my pec and was told to not even lift anything past 5 pounds for at least 5 months

[@elitedaking4807]

Probably wwe faked the injury

[@rashidbinzamanshaan5841]

@@elitedaking4807 no. That was a real injury

[@homie_ej2412]

EliteDaKinG The injury was not fake. Just bc wwe is fake not everything is .

[@elitedaking4807]

They faked it so they make the fans cheer for John cena, and he can have time to shoot his movie at that time.. Think people never say never with WWE LOL.

[@Makoto03]

I loved Cena growing up and still do. I never let the online negativity get to me, even when the crowds started booing i liked him.

[@WrestlinGifs]

Sailor Mercury not gonna lie around 2011 I let the internet convince me he was the worst thing to happen to WWE, but around 2014 I really stopped caring about the IWC and just started watching WWE for fun and hopped back on the Cena bandwagon aha

[@mixondeo9884]

I grew up with him so it was hard to hate him literally my most memorable Christmas gift despite all the expensive tech games clothes shoes Is the day my dad told me to check under my pillow and there was the Wwe spinner belt

[@starbreaker269]

@@WrestlinGifs facts more fans should think like you do. The negativity gets tiring

[@darrenrichards3100]

Yeah he's my childhood hero

[@DADON99]

Same. Been fucking with Cena since 2006 and it hasn’t changed

[@socialistbatman1211]

This night proved that everyone actually loves Cena and hate him because it’s the cool thing to do.

[@demhasnose7764]

Facts

[@c_f0rce]

No it's doesn't wtf? That's just ignorant. I can dislike someone and still be happy they are healthy and working. I despise Roman Reigns as a wrestler. I was still really happy to see him return cancer free. Just because I dislike his wrestling doesn't mean I want him to have cancer. I have never enjoyed Cena. I always preferred Michaels, Edge, Triple H, Taker. That doesn't mean I want Cena to be injured for a year. Just because I don't like his character doesn't mean I want to see him cripple.

[@kidcharlemagne9942]

@@c_f0rce ...wut

[@matthewcrane5294]

C_Force chances are they were cheering because he was there. Not because he wasn’t hurt. Watch the last entrance of that match. That chant wasn’t “Oh cool you’re healthy” it was “Holy shit it’s John Cena”

[@ALXISHI]

This is a fact.

[@kamfisher1714]

“When it comes to this yard, you probably haven't learned it yet, there's only one rule: step up or step aside. And over the years there's been a few to step up, but nobody to ever keep up”- John Cena

[@guess6635]

Indeed.. the last Megastar that company ever had sadly.

[@LiLTailormade]

Kam Fisher BARS!!

[@LiLTailormade]

Who did he say that to BTW Roman Reigns?

[@guess6635]

@@LiLTailormade yup when he pretty much Raped him on live Television.

[@allblkraider5108]

@@guess6635 🤣

[@kingisa00]

Funny story... I was 7 years old at the time. My uncle took me and my cousins to msg to watch it. My uncle said “where’s John cena” and we said he’s injured he’s not in it. And then he said we’re leaving because there’s no cena then all of sudden #30 is counting down and we got up from our seats and then boom the rest of history. I’ll never forget this moment

[@free2player553]

Man that must have been awesome.

[@AdrianRamirez-fs6qz]

Gaming Bros. I’m pretty sure he made up this story

[@theytrynabecray]

@@AdrianRamirez-fs6qz i am too but it could be real idk

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@XVNRX]

So yall would’ve left before the ending????

[@pyrex5594]

Here’s what made it special: No one expected it and it wasn’t teased in any way like 95% of returns nowadays. Good video bro

[@Jwetbagger]

First reply

[@gameplayvideos3113]

Never hated Cena never will. He is my childhood

[@loveuandrew897]

Gameplay Videos prove it

[@gameplayvideos3113]

@@loveuandrew897 do you remember Cena Vs jbl in 2005? I was literally crying the entire match thinking cena will die in that match and I was like 8 years old

[@loveuandrew897]

Gameplay Videos Me tooo! But I was 24 and it was last month! He’s a cool guy

[@gameplayvideos3113]

@@loveuandrew897 what do you mean by last month?

[@loveuandrew897]

Gameplay Videos it’s super weird because I rewatched the match like a month ago weird

[@SethColby69]

the royal rumble in 2008 was remembered for 2 reasons 1. john cena's unforgettable unexpected return and 2. *mike adamle calling jeff hardy "jeff harvey"*

[@LiLTailormade]

Seth Colby LoL facts

[@harvey12342]

Ahahahha man like mike🤣

[@Sunnysidefuzion]

I keep seeing you

[@steveo8925]

Bob no it’s not 😂 it’s Jeffrey Nero Hardy. There’s a thing called google?

[@Vibe1610]

@@steveo8925 Bruh he’s talking about Adamle saying his name wrong. Read again 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mbeas9612]

What made Cena's return so special was that it was unexpected we all thought that Cena was going to be out for a long time, but for him to return and win the Rumble that way is truly legendary.

[@mbeas9612]

Daniel Barwatt Agree now that social media is around there always gonna be some spoilers. I miss when WWE returns were unexpected

[@mbeas9612]

Daniel Barwatt Exactly bro. Social Media be ruining returns these days.

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@paytoncody2988]

Let’s go Cena: Like Cena Sucks:Comment

[@lucagonsales4139]

Cena sucks

[@GhostBoytv]

xD

[@thedolphin2222]

CenA SuckS

[@luisvilas7494]

I do both since 2011

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

CENA SUCKS!

[@eldridgecharles1313]

Three wrestlers I don't think I have ever not liked, and see no reason to: John Cena. Jeff Hardy. The Rock. Best wrestlers ever!

[@TheOnly-Semaj]

Rey mysterio too

[@mx7174]

It would've been awesome if Cena and the Rock were full timers

[@johntitor7357]

@@mx7174 Man if that happens now people will say they are stealing the spotlight from young talents

[@mx7174]

@@johntitor7357 nah wwe would use them to push young talents

[@johntitor7357]

@@mx7174 That really sucks man I don't want them to lose more matches they already putted many young talent over, from past couple of years at least they should give them the undertaker treatment like taker also got victories at the end of his career

[@retro__glitch1572]

5th grade was crazy in 2008 i remember my friend Dequan called me saying "hey John Cena returned he came back" my step dad didn't want any spoilers he wanted to wait until RAW man that monday night my sister became a huge Cena fan

[@floodazad9044]

Who is your real dad

[@triplex2020]

@@floodazad9044 😹😹😹

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@SnowGild]

Man, just imagine HHH reaction and thoughts to this not knowing Cena was returning. The thought process of knowing that he has to win is great to think about, not knowing he is coming back, a genuine reaction to him coming into the ring, and putting on a show to let him win

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@DamperMoney]

It’s been years since I watched WWE, and Jesus Christ this nostalgia I haven’t been more happier just listening to recaps.

[@DADON99]

The problem with these older fans is that they pick and choose who to hate. They hate Cena for the same shit Austin did. Austin had a death grip on the WWF title in 2001 but gets praise while Cena gets the hate🤦🏾‍♂️

[@DADON99]

AlwaysLookCool 729 Austin had the WWF title from April to September. Then won it back the next month then lost it again 2 months later

[@caveman7854]

I think for most it was just that cena was watered down for the kids. Austin wasn’t

[@c_f0rce]

First off they hate him because they just don't like him. People can have different opinions you idiot. Second Austin and Cena are completely different characters. Third Stone Cold never had a death grip on the title what the fuck are you talking about? He had the belt 6 times and for a total of 529 days. Hulk Hogan had 6 reigns for over 2000 days. AJ Styles held the belt for twice for 500 days. Cena had the belt 15 times for 1200 days. Austin never held the belt long and constantly lost it. You are completely ignorant about what you're claiming. People are allowed to dislike characters you like you fucking mark.

[@bootysensei]

F*CKSMARKS Watch the damn video. He said people hated Cena because of his “Overcome the Odds” attitude. It was boring, Cena became generic, and overall just became corny. You can’t compare that to the Rebel that Austin was. If Cena was as interesting as Austin, or stayed as Thuganomics, then he wouldn’t have as much hate. It’s all about character

[@jamalwalker]

This isn't true. Austin's longest reign with the belt was when he turned heel in 2001.

[@AbundantMachine]

Bro you and you’re channel are the definition of my childhood. People love the attitude era as do i, but they overlook the most deepest roster and underrated era in wwe the ruthless aggression era from 02-08! Keep the videos coming

[@juancarlos_chavez]

43anik ruthless aggression era is every kid born in the 90’s favorite era. I love that though , people use to shit on our era but honestly like you said it’s the most underrated era of all time. We had guys like cena, edge, taker, triple h, Orton, Bautista, Shawn Michaels, Rey , unmaga. That’s just a few but still such a good time back then .

[@ekwrestling]

Feel the EXACT same way!!!

[@AD-ur1fk]

Damn right. 03 was my favorite year and had the most deepest roster ever Brock l, Goldberg, triple h, rock, taker hogan hbk Austin etc

[@dontrellmayfieldjr2868]

FACTS!!!

[@obidfarooqi1728]

your channel is so nostalgic

[@hndrxx5339]

Obid Farooqi True

[@kakasousa2973]

4real

[@M1CHA3L22]

@Versatile Wolf holy shit stfu

[@TheDoctaJS]

Also had to love Triple H's reaction to Cena's entrance. His "Are you kidding me?!", with the angry hair flip lol.

[@jasonstyles2798]

Royal Rumble was the first time I ever watched WWE and I thought John Cena making his entrance was the coolest thing I fell in love with his energy from then on Edit: Also does anyone remember the Iron Man match between John and Randy? I think it was in 2009

[@AJayZy]

Jason Styles From a very biased ruthless aggression nostalgia fuelled fan, I can say it wasn’t very good. I used to watch that match a lot of times when I was like 12 or 13 because I had the DVD I believe it was Bragging Rights PPV. So you can take it from me lmao

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@topiptvreviewsallservices5413]

Yeah bragging rights 2009 I remember

[@slimmythahippy]

This shit was iconic as a kid 😭😭😭. We was heartbroken when he got injured

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@Spiinellii]

bruh this dude cena fought everybody, i remember thinking up random names to type in on youtube and seeing cena fight em

[@jonathancruz9627]

😂😂😂 thats true John cena threw hands with everyone

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@TaariqClarke]

This is the wwe I remember, This is so true omg I was under 13 too but back then Batista and cena were the go too guys but I liked Jeff hardy at that time too

[@johnbeast1066]

Taariq Clarke Jeff hardy is still my favorite wrestler of all time

[@karthiknarayan6765]

That day , that one day . I still remembered it. I was about to give up on wwe. Then this happened. The best comeback ever in wwe history. I was in washroom when number 30 is going to enter. I spotted pissing halfway came back to tv hall to listen to this iconic music and entry

[@Brony459]

What I like about these videos is that you’re just being yourself. No over the top character, just being chill and sharing your nostalgic stories with wrestling and that’s awesome!

[@desmondben8576]

Back when half the roster wasn’t on the injury list at a time so injuries and returns were a bigger deal

[@darrenrichards3100]

I remember being a kid and seeing him come out, I lost my mind I was so happy and hyped.

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@darrenrichards3100]

@@asifdiamond2180 lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 word from word, you got it.

[@Foxarocious]

I will NEVER forget this moment!! The one moment I marked out for Cena after I despised his character! I was following the Pro Wrestling Boards / forums on GameFaqs and reading NoDQ at the time and I was SURE he was out for months. When that music hit, I was like NO WAY, THIS is a troll. When he lifted his head, I was like bfdjneuejdff1o19198eeieu63iehh!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I didn't even mind that he won the Rumble: I wanted him to!

[@thesprock5270]

Nobody thought he would return that soon..

[@BWoodTTV]

Lovin the "Kick, Push" background music

[@WrestlinGifs]

Byron Norwood you a real one for noticing

[@Jmg-nb6yf]

6:40 didn’t know that Rey was dripping like dat mans got on a Louis Vuitton mask

[@Mattitude23]

I totally remember this...gave me goosebumps

[@mylegsfish]

this is possibly the best wwe moment i’ve ever seen! still get goosebumps rewearing that match

[@BlackFlagUnited]

John Cena, Edge and Batista for life. I still remember that day like it was yesterday.

[@WynterBeats]

This is one of my favorite rumble moments ever

[@uhobme2028]

I think this was the first Rumble i got to watch Live and boy, mini-me marking out to Cena's return is a very distinct memory I can never forget. The image of everyone in the ring just looking on in shock man

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@franrangel198]

This and Edge coming back this year will always be my top two favorite rumble moments of all time... I was such a Cena fan... I was a kid just like you loving the character while everyone boo’d him

[@grungyasscinema]

This channel makes me feel old af, but I'm loving the nostalgia. WM24 season was one of the best ever, No Way Out 2008 was awesome too.

[@cristianrojas995]

I remember being 12 and being live at the royal rumble And Madison Square garden went crazy ! No one was expecting him to come back and it's still one of my greatest childhood memories.

[@topiptvreviewsallservices5413]

My greatest moment i wish i was there

[@tezlacy3384]

I was bored I’m not anymore

[@mrsplice3356]

I'm glad too see someone who remembers the electrify feeling you got when you seen cena return in this moment

[@nobuffzone]

Best moment for wwe

[@patrickokeefe9156]

Believe it or not my friend kept telling me back in 08 before the rumble that he thought John Cena would return and win it, I never believe him because returns before the schedule injury time wasn’t really a thing back then. Now if this happened in 2020 everyone would predict Cena would come back

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@MrEnriqueMaldonado]

Lol bro your commentary was super nostalgic, it took me way back on things I totally forgot happened around that time. Great video!

[@JEFFCLEVANDR]

Even those who hate him still respect him. Most say they respect his dedication to the industry and loving the business. They KNOW he did a lot for wrestling.

[@LelandKovach]

I was born 8 days before my favorite wrestler of All time one the rumble. What a time to be alive

[@michael101591]

That return for Cena was great at MSG, what a moment that was.

[@nrjsk1461]

Bro this channel is the definition of my childhood. You have to Put a video about John Cena vs Randy Orton WWE Raw 2009 iron man match as it is one of the match that make me fan of John Cena

[@ded279]

During these social lockdowns Ive been looking at WWE content again and just wanted to say these kind of videos are awesome! Keep up the great work man! I haven't watched in a long time but I never really knew the promos and storylines as a kid so its nice to get a whole new appreciation for these events.

[@heisman__]

One of the loudest pops I’ve ever heard! This was a great moment!

[@chandranshu7]

The way you described all of that!! Dude, I lived the whole segment again! Thank you for this video.

[@DonThaGoat94]

Besides royal rumble 2004 this was hands down the one that really surprised me when Cena came back. I’ll never forget jumping out my seat screaming when Cena came back lol

[@Llamakingmaster7]

I’ll always remember watching this moment on one of those ancient stream sites with my big brother. I absolutely loved Cena back then (you and I were roughly the same age back then, 8/9 years old lmao), and you better believe that I was jumping up and down for joy.

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@TheBrashOne]

This moment will never be forgotten to me and the way you talk about it makes it 100x times more memorable

[@riz8819]

Honestly you’re becoming my fav wrestling channel. You’re videos never disappoint and you’re so informative. Keep posting and grind bro!🙌🏽❤️

[@gsmackz]

2007 in general was good but yo all these matches I remember like yesterday yo shit crazy

[@juancarlos_chavez]

Bro your videos is literally me when i was growing up with wwe. John cena will always be my favorite and i was so mad when he got booed all the time i was like wtf but we literally had the same interest it’s insane 😂 I’m a huge fan of your videos bro keep it up!

[@LiLTailormade]

Great vid man I’m 34 yrs old now so at that time I was 22 and I was still a big wrestling fan. HD just got introduced and everything and believe it or not there were still good story lines back then (sigh) good times. Keep em cooking bro. You always bring me back to my childhood I appreciate that. P.S. just by your age alone I can tell we liked two different eras. I was an Attitude Era guy and you were a Ruthless Aggression guy. So it’s not to see things on your perspective. I like every era (except the PG era lol)

[@JUnior-ot1xu]

Just found this channel and I’m very happy gonna have to watch all ur old videos now

[@QuackMamba34]

I've never hated John Cena. But I did get bored of him and wanted him to at least go down the card a little bit. But I never understood the hate he got. His work ethic was fantastic, and regardless of the people who say he can't wrestle, the guy always delivered in big matches regardless of who he was in the ring with.

[@leo_laughlin1414]

I love this moment just as much as you man this is easily my favourite Rumble Match and my favourite return though edges return was amazing and brought a tear to my eye everytime Cena comes out in this rumble I get so excited! Great Vid! Love the content! keep it up!

[@killuatheog4129]

Great stuff! Giving me those nostalgic vibes. Keep it going bruh

[@vishnuvardhanreddykona]

one of the best and genuine gift... a return after a devastating injury to an avid fan of Cena! unbelievable, unforgettable and a surprise.

[@randomnerd2332]

I was actually at that raw show in MSG. Was a huge cena fan as a kid & that was actually the first live wrestling event I ever went to.

[@WhelmedButReady]

If you look up Bryan Alvarez and Vinny's original review of the 08 Rumble on KZbin. You will hear one of the most hilarious Triple H rants ever from a buddy of theirs that they had on the show. The sad part is that 08 Triple H match was just as tired, needless and overexposed as he would be EIGHT WHOLE YEARS LATER when he actually won another Rumble and the WWE title. To cap it off, they all predicted Triple H would somehow be inserted into the title match and guess what? Triple Threat at Mania 24😁

[@zombiesfandag9351]

Amazing video, these were the times I started watching WWE and this is bring back so much memories! loved these days.

[@PV24]

I was at this rumble live. It was the first time I attended a live PPV. I had been to multiple house shows & Raw at that point, but that was my first PPV. I was with 2 friends & we all lost our minds when Cena appeared. I lost my voice from all that screaming "OH MY GOD" & couldn't wait to tell people at my school about it the next day. It was a nice surprise & I always wished that stuff like that would never get leaked nowadays.

[@thepalisades]

i love your videos. i swear it’s just like you having a conversation with us. i feel hella nostalgic watching your videos .

[@WrestlinGifs]

jazzo that’s the point 🙏🏼 just tryna be a chill wrestling youtuber compared to all the other try hards😂

[@victorieux9580]

Bro I always wondered why this return was so special! I’ve seen it in so many top 10 lists and now I know why. Good job!

[@itswjd]

That day is the literal birth of Super Cena. Dude recovered from an injury that should’ve tooken him out of action for at least 9 months, but came back in 3. Dude is literally superhuman

[@nobuffzone]

All his other injuries were the same after and 2 injuries in one year

[@intuitivelymagician2076]

I remember being so pissed that Cena winning back than lol. But looking back, it was an awesome mark out moment

[@nasirsalih8475]

10:10 Bro I swear I got chills just hearing you talk about it. Great job 👍🏾

[@FezTheMoose]

Right, when I was little me and my friends guys were: John cena, Shaun Michaels and HHH (pretty much just them, DX was great but those were the 2) Batista, Undertaker, Steve Austin, Rey Mystrio Jr, and Kane. Edit: Oh and Eddie Guerrero.

[@ronixl6815]

Thank u for making this

[@DannyBridie]

dude I fucking love you. the only WWE channel I know that knows their shit during the best era of the WWE. miss this shit man

[@RIckFrankie]

Just discovered your channel today bro great content keep me entertained for a while get through them all throughout the pandemic 👌🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@vileink4733]

Thank you so much,always knew it was iconic but never why

[@itsJP302]

Keep up the good content 💯 I never miss a upload

[@z3_ps5]

Lol I stumbled across your channel whilst browsing wwe videos and my dude your editing and overall video was... brilliant! I’m gonna sub

[@WrestlinGifs]

ZERiTS thank you bro, means a lot❤️

[@markisaki979]

I loved the set up at MSG. It was great making the entrance ramp so short. Made it more intimate and atmospheric.

[@jaymatthews6905]

I never understood why people started going against Cena. He was the man.

[@Hugo_Tate]

1:30 lmao that little pop sound you used for the Samoan Spike was hilarious. I’d watch matches like that if someone recreated them with wrestling toys lol @

[@dr.heinzdoofenshmirtz4463]

Some are saying that his injury was fake. Imagine if Roman's cancer was fake

[@thomassalas5191]

Wouldn't surprise me

[@shady_the_one]

That's fucked, why would anyone say something like that?

[@younggawdd617]

Every time I watch your videos man it makes me sad😭😭 I miss the old times bro

[@Brw78]

Great video dude!

[@anjr9915]

One of the greatest returns in WWE history for many reasons, great vid man, as for people hating Cena, he was finally on top and when you on top, people hate you that's always how it goes.

[@crazydipsi1771]

Man what a time to be alive You and yours

[@sirniklaus6287]

You my man most definitely deserve a subscription from me. I was following your videos back from couple of months but this video made my fingers itchy for that hit on the Subscribe button. Keep up the good work. Much love...

[@thedarkmagician1103]

Big facts! Ppl who hate Cena love him deep down cuz that’s me. Loved Cena all the way up till probably 2011. Then I became a smark The Aj styles, the Cm Punks, the King of strong style, the Kenny Omegas

[@briguy9922]

That moment was amazing because it wasn't ruined by the internet and was an actual surprise

[@giovannifebus3700]

Hearing JR screaming IT'S JOHN CENA! was amazing. I couldn't believe it. Completely unexpected. One of my favorite Royal Rumble moments.

[@asifdiamond2180]

Jerry Lawler: Who's no 30 ? The buzzer hits cena's theme hits MSG go nuts Jim Ross: What the Lawler: What Tazz: WHAT IS THIS Cena enters with his head down and then turns his chin up to reveal himself Jim Ross: IT'S JOHN CENA JOHN CENA Jerry lawler: OH MY GOD J.R: NUMBER 30 Joey Styles: this unbelievable Tazz: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Michael Cole: Triple H's expression told the entire story J.R: THE ROOF IS EXPLODING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JOHN CENA IS BACK John Cena: It's go time HHH: Are you kidding me Jerry Lawler: John Cena just told Triple H it's go time Royal Rumble 2008 the night everyone became a Cena fan after booing him the year before at raw at MSG

[@akhandtripathipyz9888]

Man Mr Kennedy is cursed He was the last opponent of umaga and Eddie Guerrero My words doesn't explain that

[@kamoflauge4252]

You bring back so much nastalga to a much better and simpler time

[@jsgoodman]

This is the greatest return of all time, Royal Rumble or not, in my opinion. I didn’t get the PPV live as a kid so I had to look up the winner the next morning on my computer before school, and when my 12-year old ass saw John Cena on the front page of wwe.com that morning, I flipped out. I don’t think there was a kid at my school back then who disliked Cena, if they were watching wrestling.

[@mr.b9613]

Kick push in the background is the icing on the cake.

[@richborn6700]

I was 14 when I started watching wrestling in late 2007. Cena was already injured and Jericho came back and immediately became my favorite. Once Cena returned and won the Royal Rumble my friend told me about it the next day in gym class. I was like "Who's John Cena"?

[@rockyp3917]

You are such a good story teller 🙏

[@siddhartha621]

John Cena Music hits I got goosebumps and it took me back 15 years back

[@harrydukes9667]

Cena and Batista absolutely were my top 2 favs during that time for real.

[@34kevito]

Great video i remember seeing this and going crazy + it was in msg where my knicks play and knowing as an 11 year old where it was and the crowd reaction. So unexpected. Amazing

[@stefanabramian5038]

Homeboy playing some dope music ! Love your videos!