Watch: Cena returns to WWE Raw for first time since Elimination Chamber

John Cena during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Watch: John Cena returns to WWE Raw for first time since Elimination Chamber

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Mar 17, 2025 5:57 PM ET

For the first time since his shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber, John Cena has returned to WWE programming.

Cena showed up on Monday Night Raw in Brussels, Belgium to a chorus of boos.

The vibe is SO different right now...#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ksneNQIm8q
— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2025

Cena has received his fair share of "John Cena sucks" chants during his career, but the one that he received Monday may be the loudest one of all-time.

Not many people knew what to expect from the 16-time world champion when he entered the ring. Cena took an approach that he's never taken in his career, and that was to blame the fans for everything.

Don't adjust your sets ... this is REAL LIFE.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/JyWjIfdZH4
— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2025

Cena was eventually interrupted by his WrestleMania 41 opponent and Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes.

Rhodes didn't have a whole lot to say, but one thing he made clear is that the John Cena that spoke to the fans in Brussels better not be the one that shows up at WrestleMania.

*mic drop*#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/rPb46JuRTN
— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2025

The two will come face-to-face again next Monday when Raw is live on Netflix from Scotland.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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