I don’t know if you will ever see this @JohnCena - here is to hoping you will. *Long Read* Who is John Cena? John Cena is the embodiment of integrity, passion, hustle, loyalty, respect, and above all, ruthless aggression. He’s a man who didn’t just succeed in professional wrestling, he transformed it. You don’t need to know John Cena personally to feel his impact. His influence reaches far beyond the ring, touching the hearts of fans across the world, including my own. Wrestling has been the forefront of my life since I was four years old. That would be nearly three decades of dreams, drive, fandom and dedication. I used to make it my mission to meet the wrestlers I looked up to, hoping to catch even a glimpse of the people who helped shape my passion. I still remember 2005 vividly. I was standing outside Gold’s Gym in Belleville, New Jersey, waiting for hours because WWE was in town for a show. That night, my patience paid off. I met the man who had inspired millions, including a nervous 12 year old girl who finally came face to face with her hero, John Cena. As a young girl chasing the dream of becoming a professional wrestler, Cena became my blueprint for perseverance. He showed me that passion and persistence could break any barrier. His words, “Never Give Up” were more than a catchphrase; they became a way of life. 

So, to John Cena, thank you for everything. You’ve given this business more than anyone could ever ask for. Even now, as you prepare to say goodbye, you’re putting on some of the best matches of your career and leaving every ounce of yourself in that ring. You’ve shown that passion doesn’t fade with time; it only grows stronger when it comes straight from the heart. Watching you close this chapter has been bittersweet. It’s hard to say goodbye to someone who’s been the heartbeat of an entire era—the hero who taught us to get back up, no matter how many times we fall. And I’ll be honest, when you “broke up with us” for a little while, I was genuinely heartbroken. But like any true fan, I forgave you the second that music hit again. You didn’t just tell us to “Never Give Up”, you lived it. And because of that, your legacy will live on in every fan, every dreamer, and every wrestler who dares to follow their passion. Thank you, John Cena, for inspiring us all—and for reminding me why I fell in love with wrestling in the first place. Without John Cena’s influence, I truly don’t know where I’d be today. 

With love, 

Vicious Vicki Venuto #JohnCena #Cena #ThankYouCena #SNME