3 Easter eggs you missed during John Cena’s Pipebomb on WWE SmackDown

John Cena's pipebomb on WWE SmackDown has left fans buzzing. Now, it also feels like Cena is finally embracing his villainous persona naturally, making his final run feel influential.

Meanwhile, in this article, we will discuss three Easter eggs you missed during the Last Real Champion's pipebomb on Friday Night SmackDown.

#3. John Cena namedropping former WWE stars could have been an indirect reference

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In his promo, Cena namedropped former WWE Superstars including Claudio Castagnoli, Nic Nemeth, and Matt Cardona. These references got a massive reaction from the crowd. However, it appears that these are Easter eggs and could have been hinting at some other individuals.

Fans noted that Claudio Castagnoli's initials are the same as Colt Cabana's, who has a well-documented history with CM Punk. On the other hand, Nic Nemeth and Matt Cardona's first names are Nic and Matt, which sound similar to Matthew and Nicholas of the Young Bucks.

As a result, Cena might have intended to reference the stars who had a controversial history with the Second City Saint.

#2. Indirect mention of Vince McMahon

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When Cena was leaving the venue, the Undisputed WWE Champion blew a kiss to the Second City Saint. This gesture from the Cenation Leader seemed to be an indirect reference to Vince McMahon.

When CM Punk defeated John Cena at Money in the Bank 2011, he blew a kiss to the former Chairman of WWE before jumping over the barricade and leaving through the crowd. The Undisputed WWE Champion did the same when he was just about to head backstage, calling back to their intense matchup in Chicago 14 years ago, and seemingly referencing Vince McMahon.

#1. Cena seemingly targeted CM Punk's controversial remarks

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The match between Cena & Punk is set to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. When the showdown was announced, the Best in the World was trapped in controversy as fans hit back at him due to Punk's past comments.

The Voice of the Voiceless has been vocal about his criticism of WWE's Saudi Arabia events in the past. Punk now competing at Night of Champions makes this move controversial.

In his pipebomb, Cena seemingly mocked Punk for changing his stance on competing in Saudi Arabia. The Last Real Champion claimed that CM Punk changes his values as frequently as he changes his T-shirts.

Although he did not mention Saudi Arabia specifically, it was evident that Cena was taking a jab at Punk's previous comments about the country.

About the author

Love Verma is a WWE features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Legislative Law. His experience in legal drafting helps him cross-check reports with reputed media to ensure their accuracy. Despite being an avid WWE fan, Verma manages to maintain objectivity in his work, ensuring unbiased writing that resonates with both the casual reader and die-hard fan.

Love became a pro wrestling fan after watching Royal Rumble 2014, and became a Brock Lesnar Guy following the 2015 edition of Royal Rumble. He admires the sheer power and dominance The Beast Incarnate displayed in his Triple-Threat Match against John Cena and Seth Rollins. However, one of his favorite matches is Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 31, where Orton delivered one of the greatest RKOs ever.

Outside of wrestling, he enjoys painting, sketching, and immersing himself in the world of PC and PlayStation gaming, showcasing his creativity and love for entertainment.

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