"Cena put on a heck of a show. He may not have leapt from the top rope with the same spring he did 20 years ago, but his dedication to the sports and entertainment of it all was gripping. Neither his passion nor his appreciation for both the facts and feelings of his final professional tilt waned. It was palpable. So much so that I am, 24 hours later, still mulling its sleeper holds and standing ovations."
"The spectacle was epic. The crowd became its own character. The ending was ... perfect. Full disclosure, I am not a pro wrestling superfan -- though the Miz and I were neighbors back in the day -- nor do I follow the ins and outs of every Gauntlet or Rumble. Still, the spectacle of the ring and the vibrant characters that bring it to life loom large over the zeitgeist. It's a testament to brilliant marketing, engaging storytelling and continued commitment to craft."
John Cena's final WWE match delivered an epic spectacle, with the crowd functioning as its own character and the ending feeling perfect. The spectacle of the ring and the vibrant characters that bring it to life loom large over the zeitgeist, reflecting brilliant marketing, engaging storytelling and continued commitment to craft. Cena displayed less top-rope spring than 20 years ago but preserved gripping dedication to the sports and entertainment of wrestling. His passion and appreciation for both the facts and feelings of his final professional tilt remained palpable, prompting lingering images of sleeper holds and standing ovations. The finality drew massive attention; he departed seemingly grateful, content and accomplished, though a return cannot be ruled out.
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