John Cena returned to WWE SmackDown in a big way with big news.
John Cena opened up the September 1 episode of Friday Night SmackDown and thanked the audience for allowing him to do what he's done for the last 20 years.
He reiterated that he would be wrestling his first match in India at WWE Superstar Spectacle and then announced that he would host WWE Payback on Saturday, September 2.
“You have given me an opportunity for the first time in my two decade career to travel to India…to have my first match ever of my career there in India, and I thank you for that.” - #JohnCena to #WWEUniverse
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) September 2, 2023
Thank YOU, @JohnCena! ---- #India #WWESuperstarSpectacle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YX27VnBfp7
Then, John Cena was interrupted by Jimmy Uso, who marched to the ring with his theme song for the first time in his career. Jimmy reiterated that he betrayed his twin brother Jay Uso at WWE SummerSlam because he didn't want his brother to be corrupted like Roman Reigns. However, Jimmy also aimed at Cena and said he did not want his brother to be corrupt like him.
Jimmy Uso said the only difference between John Cena and Roman Reigns is that John Cena takes everything with a smile on his face. John Cena fired back by saying the wrong Uso quit WWE. This inspired Jimmy Uso to try to hit John Cena but got an Attitude Adjustment for his troubles.
BREAKING: @JohnCena is the host of #WWEPayback tomorrow night!@peacock
— WWE (@WWE) September 2, 2023
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Jimmy Uso got a much-needed Attitude Adjustment courtesy of @JohnCena!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OFMGLNTxG8
— WWE (@WWE) September 2, 2023
One night into his two-month comeback, John Cena has already changed some WWE Superstars' plans. Learn more about John's upcoming schedule here.
Check out the full card for WWE Payback here.
Check out our live coverage of Friday Night SmackDown here. There will also be a review podcast on our YouTube.
