John Cenas first RAW promo as a villain was already the talk of the wrestling worldbut now the numbers are backing it up.
The footage of Cenas scathing segment on WWEs official YouTube channel is doing insane traffic, pulling in 2.9 million views in just 23 hours and closing in on 3 million in 24 hours.
Its clear Cenas full-blown heel transformation is drawing massive interest, and WWE officials couldnt be happier. According to Fightful Select, WWE was ecstatic about the crowds reaction, proving that Cenas shift to the dark side is exactly what the company wanted.
On RAW, Cena walked into a chorus of boos, you sold out chants, and a split crowd battling between lets go Cena and Cena sucks. He didnt hold back, calling the WWE Universe awful, claiming they bullied him into being a puppet, and accusing them of ruining his retirement tour.
Things escalated when Cody Rhodes interrupted and fired back: I want to wrestle the old Cena at WrestleMania 41, not this whiny b. That mic drop moment sent the Brussels crowd into a frenzy, and as Cena left the ring in silence, fans drowned him out with na na na na, hey hey, goodbye.
Now, the massive YouTube numbers confirm what everyone already knewCenas RAW appearance wasnt just a segment, it was a must-see moment.
With Cena set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, could this be the most-watched feud of the year? How do you feel about Cenas heel turn? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
