"It’s time to make this happen," "You love to see it" - Fans erupt after a surprising John Cena reference at AEW All Out 2025

Tonight at AEW All Out, John Cena was referenced during one of the blockbuster matches. Fans have reacted to this, with many hoping it could lead to something between him and a top star.

Earlier tonight, Adam Copeland (fka Edge) teamed up with Christian Cage as they took on FTR in tag team action. At a juncture in the match, The Rated-R Superstar connected with a Backdrop Suplex, and he realized that this had set up a moment for a perfect tribute to John Cena. He didn't let the fans down, following up with a Five-Knuckle Shuffle and Attitude Adjustment.

This comes after the Greatest of All Time paid homage to him a few weeks ago on SmackDown by doing his iconic taunt before connecting with a Spear. The two became fierce rivals during the Attitude Era and have shared the ring multiple times. This was a great way for them to celebrate this, despite being with rival companies.

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Fans reacted to this on social media and enjoyed the tribute coming from Adam Copeland. No one expected a Cena tribute during an AEW show, and the fans erupted with chants in the arena for the 17-time world champion.

Many fans expressed their dismay as another match between the two during John Cena's Retirement Tour was no longer possible. They hoped that, despite the slim chances, there might still be a way for them to share the ring one last time.

Check out some of the reactions below:

Edge was seen in a recent John Cena video package

A few days ago, on SmackDown, The Rated-R Superstar was seen during the video package for Cena's match against Brock Lesnar at WWE Wrestlepalooza.

The Stamford-based promotion featured clips of the Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 25, which saw John Cena take on Edge and the Big Show. This match included an iconic moment where Cena lifted both his opponents onto his shoulders for a double Attitude Adjustment.

This month saw a heartwarming tribute exchange between two greats, and these were moments that were bigger than wrestling.

About the author

Enzo is a Pro Wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda, reporting on AEW. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Studies, which influenced his decision of taking up sports writing professionally, and has been an avid fan of the athletic theater since childhood. He believes readers deserve authentic and unique content and aims to report in a manner which pro wrestling fans can easily relate to.

Growing up, Enzo admired former world champions like AJ Styles, Will Ospreay, Bryan Danielson, Triple H, and Randy Orton for their finishing moves. As an adult, he started to appreciate their character work, as they juggled between heel and babyface gimmicks.

If allowed to produce one final storyline involving his idols, he would have Orton lock horns with John Cena, would be their one last big feud as both of them seem to be approaching the tail end of their careers.

Other than pro wrestling, Enzo enjoys keeping up with Basketball, Football, and Formula One. He also loves watching films, playing video games, and listening to music.

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Edited by Enzo Curabo