John Cena reacts for the first time after burying the hatchet with Dwayne The Rock Johnson on WWE SmackDown

John Cena broke his silence for the first time after he shared a wholesome moment with The Rock backstage on SmackDown.

John Cena reacts for the first time after burying the hatchet with Dwayne The Rock Johnson on WWE SmackDown

The Rock and John Cena on SmackDown (via X)

Dwayne Johnson made his triumphant return on SmackDown this week. The show had many incredible moments and amazing segments. However, the highlight was John Cena and The Rock hugging out each other, forgetting their year-long rivalry. After the backstage interaction between the two legends, the Cenation Leader posted his reaction for the first time on X.

John Cena posted a picture of the backstage interaction between himself and The Rock. Moreover, he wrote a caption saying, “The best nights are the ones when we remember we’re all fans.” Furthermore, he also welcomed The Rock to come home. It was truly a wholesome moment that brought back nostalgia for the fans.

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John Cena also thanked Denver for hosting this amazing episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The 16-time World Champion was in the Grayson Waller Effect this week, where he had an anticipated interaction with Solo Sikoa. According to rumors, Cena and Sikoa will lock horns at next year’s Royal Rumble.

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John Cena will also be on next week’s edition of SmackDown. It will be interesting to see the aftermath of the segment that transpired in the main event this week. Solo Sikoa’s presence will be a hot topic, along with the involvement of Jimmy Uso, Grayson Waller, and AJ Styles in the mix.

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John Cena might face Solo Sikoa at Royal Rumble 2024

John Cena is all set to have an incredible run in WWE until this October. According to rumors, he will be making an appearance next year as well. It suggests that the Cenation Leader will be facing Solo Sikoa at the Royal Rumble 2024. WWE might have planted seeds this week on SmackDown.

John Cena and Solo Sikoa on SmackDown
John Cena and Solo Sikoa on SmackDown (via X)

According to BWE via Wrestle Ops, WWE’s direction as of now is John Cena facing Solo Sikoa at the Royal Rumble taking place in Tropicana Field at Tamba Bay. Cena is in WWE programming as of now. It is safe to say that he will be involved in the road to WrestleMania 40 next year as well.

John Cena and Solo Sikoa had an interesting interaction this week on SmackDown. It can be said that the seeds are sown for their potential rivalry, which is rumored to culminate at the January extravaganza. It is going to be interesting to see the storyline and buildup to this mega matchup at the Royal Rumble if it takes place.

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