THE ESPN ERA OF WWE ARRIVES WITH WRESTLEPALOOZA

John Cena’s retirement tour has been mostly predictable—until last night. After a career packed with heroic babyface triumphs and even a stint as WWE’s top heel, Cena’s final run seemed destined to follow the script: loud ovations, emotional sendoffs, and a few marquee wins. Fans cheered as he dispatched Logan Paul and delivered classic Attitude Adjustments, looking every bit the legend.

But at Wrestlepalooza, the script flipped. Cena walked out flanked by dozens of kids performing his iconic “You Can’t See Me” taunt, a moment that made him feel like a sure bet. Instead, it was all a setup for heartbreak. After Cena nearly sealed the win with a string of Attitude Adjustments, Brock Lesnar turned the tables. A brutal series of F-5s finally put WWE’s “Greatest of All Time” down for the three-count.

For once, the sentimental favorite wasn’t triumphant—reminding us why wrestling is at its best when it surprises.