John Cena recently revisited his unforgettable experience at ECW One Night Stand 2006, where he defended the WWE Championship against ECW original Rob Van Dam.
The event, held at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom, featured a crowd that was notably hostile toward the WWE Superstar. In a recent interview with Jake’s Takes, John Cena recalled the hostile reception he received, particularly the crowd’s reaction when they threw his t-shirt back at him multiple times before the match began.
Oh, I always remember the crowd at the Hammerstein Ballroom in ECW One Night Stand continuously throwing my t-shirt back at me. So I basically had to face Rob Van Dam for the WWE Championship that night. But my first match was with my own t-shirt and the ECW crowd. That’s definitely a wonderful insult that I remember.
Cena’s comments highlight the unique atmosphere of the event, where the ECW crowd was infamous for their passionate and often aggressive reactions.
You don’t realize the weight of that like, like someone’s saying I don’t want a free shirt with your face on it at an event where we go by shirts.
He added, emphasising the significance of the crowd’s disdain.
Rob Van Dam has recently revealed that he felt “indestructible” when facing John Cena.
As Cena reminisces about that pivotal moment in his career, he is also preparing for his final run as a professional wrestler, with plans to retire in 2025. Fans are left to wonder what his last matches will hold and how they will pay tribute to a storied career that spans over two decades.
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H/t to Fightful.com