Danny Avdia shouts out John Cena before his retirement match

ByNBAUSA



Before the Cena final WWE’s appearance in the main event on Saturday nightthe Portland Trail Blazers posted messages wanting John Cena good luck before the retirement match.

Blazers ahead Danny Avdia sent directly saw a message to a childhood hero in a video the team shared on X, formerly Twitter.

“Hey John (Cena), for a guy who grew up watching you, I just want to wish you luck in your last match. Let’s get ’em baby,” said Danny Awdia, punctuating the message with Cena’s trademark performance.

The message highlighted how long Cena’s influence extends beyond wrestling and other sports, and Avdia’s recognition was no accident. Blazers forward is a self-proclaimed member of the “Cenation,” the fan base that surrounds Cena throughout his wrestling career.

Avdia delivered a crossover to remember moment between NBA and WWE during a January 2025 game against the Milwaukee Bucks. After hitting a one-and-one basket, Avdia got up from the floor and waved his hand in front of his face, recreating the iconic “you can’t see me” taunt popularized by WWE legend John Cena.

The gesture immediately attracted attention, and was followed by John Cena’s theme song, which Avdia requested be played in the arena after his i-th conversion.

The Blazers organization leaned into the moment, posting a message of support ahead of the bye. The message makes it clear that Avdia’s gesture reflects not only personal fandom, but a broader show of support for the franchise.

“Good luck in your final match, John Cena. Rip City is rooting for you, especially Danny,” the Portland Trail Blazers posted on X, formerly Twitter.

That final match took place in the main event on Saturday night in Washington, D.C., where Cena is ended his legendary 23-year WWE career.

Despite a valiant effort, he was forced to tap after Gunter locked himself in a sleeper hold. After the match, a video was played of Cena saluting the crowd, leaving his armbands and sneakers in the ring and saying “it was an honor” before making his final exit.





2025-12-14 04:17:00

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