John Cena has made significant contributions to the wrestling world over the years, creating a legacy that will endure far into the future. Many wrestlers have expressed their appreciation for The Champ’s dedication as an athlete, including Kenny Omega, who has spoken about his admiration for the WWE star.
Recently, John Cena posted a picture of ‘The Cleaner’ Kenny Omega on Instagram, a snapshot from his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Fans were surprised by the cryptic post, and the reason behind it was later revealed.
The reason behind John Cena posting Kenny Omega’s picture on social media
John Cena has been absent from the ring for some time, with his last match ending in a crushing defeat at the hands of the ‘Tribal Heir’ Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel. Cena’s tenure in WWE spans over two decades, during which he has achieved numerous remarkable feats in the wrestling world.
Recently, The Cenation Leader, who also maintains an OnlyFans account, shared a picture of AEW star Kenny Omega on his official Instagram account. The post, which was captionless, featured Omega during his reign as IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion at New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW).
The cryptic nature of the post was John’s way of expressing his admiration for Kenny Omega and showing his respect for the wrestler, who had previously praised him. Interestingly, during a Twitch stream recently, Kenny Omega praised ‘The Hustle Loyalty & Respect Soldier’ for his contribution to the industry.
Kenny said, “I have not [met Cena], but I think he’s great. Great professional wrestler. He’s done an incredible amount for the business, I don’t think anyone will be able to match anytime soon. The reason why is because Cena wasn’t doing anything for the sake of an accomplishment or trophy or recognition.”
John Cena posted a picture of Kenny Omega on Instagram, but it's not the first time. Today was probably because Kenny praised Cena on Twitch saying:
— AIR (@AIRGold_) March 20, 2024
“I think he’s a great professional wrestler, he’s done an incredible amount for the business. And the reason why is because Cena… pic.twitter.com/hmqSM5Z6DL
Omega continued, saying, “People went out of their way after the fact to say, ‘Look at all this stuff John is doing in his off time.’ Maybe he even laughs at it himself, but for the amount of effort he has put in to make people’s lives better, whether it be Make A Wish, fans at the arenas, or autograph signings, it’s a great example for what the face of a company should be or for the face of the industry. I’m a very big proponent of John Cena. I think he’s incredible.”
Kenny Omega responds to John Cena’s nod
Kenny Omega has been on a long hiatus after he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, and he will stay out of active competition until he recovers fully. After John Cena posted his photo from his official thread, ‘The Cleaner’ decided to post one response to this honor by posting a picture of his own alongside Cena, dressed in different female attire.
Kenny Omega on IG responding to John Cena.
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Not the Princess Jasmine throwback from NJPW. OMG. 😂 pic.twitter.com/IwxhC7zJJT
Fans are enjoying this interaction from both superstars, although ‘The Champ’ John Cena and Omega are from different promotions, they still like to appreciate each other’s talent from time to time. This show of comradeship has been going on for a long time. Back in 2017, Cena praised Omega, and even after this many years they still show each other support through social media.
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