WWE Raw star's explosive reaction to John Cena tapping out

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By Fernando Quiles Jr

Contributing Sports Writer

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A significant name on the "WWE Raw" brand has offered a response in the aftermath of John Cena's retirement match. Many were left stunned at the conclusion of Cena's final professional wrestling match at "Saturday Night's Main Event." The man who preached "Never Give Up" ever since ditching his rapper gimmick tapped out to "The Ring General" Gunther.

The result drew a hostile reaction from the crowd inside Capital One Arena in Washington. Fans even hurled vulgar chants towards WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who entered the ring after the match to embrace Cena before showing him a tribute video.

In the midst of the hostility, former WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch had some fun with Cena's tap-out in a post on X.

Becky Lynch Also Tapped Out

Lynch's social media post pokes fun at her own recent submission loss. She performed in the women's WarGames match, teaming with the Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend. The heel team took on AJ Lee, Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss. Ultimately, Lee forced Lynch to tap out after applying the Black Widow submission.

Following the events of "Survivor Series 2025," Lynch has refused to appear on "Monday Night Raw." She has demanded that Maxxine Dupri be stripped of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship and that referee Jessika Carr be suspended. "The Man" has also called for an apology from "WWE Raw" general manager Adam Pearce.

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