🤼♂️ Mercedes Moné’s One-Word Goodbye to John Cena Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions
As John Cena prepares to close the curtain on his legendary full-time wrestling career, a brief comment from Mercedes Moné has unexpectedly ignited debate across the wrestling world.
Cena is set to wrestle his final full-time match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, officially wrapping up a career that includes 16 world championships and more than two decades at the top of the industry. Earlier this year, Cena announced that 2025 would be his final year as a full-time competitor.
🎤 A One-Word Response That Got People Talking
During a recent travel-day livestream, AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné — formerly known to WWE fans as Sasha Banks — was repeatedly asked for her thoughts on Cena’s retirement.
Her response?
A single word.
The curt reply immediately made waves online, with fans dissecting its meaning and intent.
🔥 Fans Split: Disrespect or Just Mercedes Being Mercedes?
Reaction to Moné’s response was sharply divided.
Some fans viewed the moment as cold or dismissive, arguing that Cena’s historic contributions to professional wrestling deserved more acknowledgment — especially from a fellow top-tier star.
Others, however, defended Moné, pointing out:
- She was fielding repetitive questions
- It was during a travel day stream
- Her blunt, unapologetic delivery has long been part of her public persona
Several fans even found the moment humorous, calling it classic Mercedes Moné energy rather than intentional disrespect.
🤝 No Known Bad Blood
Despite the speculation, there is no confirmed animosity between Moné and Cena.
The two shared WWE locker rooms for years, and neither has publicly spoken negatively about the other. The reaction appears to stem more from interpretation than any actual backstage tension.
🏆 Cena’s Farewell Looms Large
Regardless of the controversy, John Cena’s retirement marks the end of an era.
From record-tying championship reigns to mainstream crossover success, Cena leaves behind a legacy few can rival. As he steps into his final match, tributes and reactions — both emotional and unexpected — continue to pour in from across the wrestling landscape.
And in true Mercedes Moné fashion, sometimes one word is all it takes to steal the spotlight.