Summary
John Cena faced issues with WWE management during his retirement tour for mentioning rival wrestling groups in a tribute to AJ Styles at a match in Perth, Australia. Despite Cena's popularity and long career, WWE was not pleased with him going off-script. This incident has sparked further storylines and matches involving AJ Styles.
Key Facts
- John Cena gave a personalized introduction to AJ Styles at a WWE event in Perth.
- The tribute included mentions of "Total Nonstop Action" and "Bullet Club."
- WWE usually avoids referencing these rival promotions on their programming.
- Cena faced criticism from WWE management for deviating from the official script.
- AJ Styles expressed surprise and appreciated Cena's gesture.
- Despite the incident, Cena and Styles continue to be major figures in WWE stories.
- AJ Styles announced that he will retire in 2026, similar to Cena's retirement tour.
