Revisiting the 2015 Viral John Cena Prank Call That Immortalized Him in the World of Internet Memes
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John Cena‘s worldwide fan following adores his vibrant presence, both in and out of the wrestling ring. His entrance music triggers thunderous reactions, ranging from enthusiastic cheers to some of the loudest boos in wrestling history. Wrestling fans celebrate Cena not only for his “never give up” spirit in the squared circle but also for embodying timeless memes. In 2015, a radio show called the Z Morning Zoo played a prank on an unsuspecting woman by surprising her with John Cena’s “My Time Is Now” music during a phone call, creating the internet sensation known as the “Unexpected John Cena” prank call.
The infamous John Cena prank call that immortalized his name in internet folklore
In the radio skit, a woman named Katie, who had a disdain for wrestling due to her husband’s wrestling obsession, became the unwitting star of a prank call. Their dispute had flared up when he spent money on WWE PPVs. The prank began with John Cena’s music blaring from the phone’s speaker. A prankster, using a gruff voice, advertised an upcoming WWE PLE called “SuperSlam” (a playful twist on SummerSlam) for $59.99, all while Cena’s music played in the background. Katie politely declined, thinking the WWE ad was over, but she was wrong. Her phone buzzed repeatedly with the same music, triggering her anger each time.
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The radio host came up with clever ways to keep tricking her. At one point, Katie answered the phone, ready to unleash her frustration, only to be caught off-guard when she learned the caller claimed to represent the US Military. Her shock grew when the caller revealed it was “John Cena from the US Marines” seeking her support. Finally, Katie got in on the joke. Despite enduring a frustrating morning filled with wrestling ad calls, the prank call skit brought laughter to millions, amassing over 50 million views on YouTube.
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John Cena is praised for not just his pro wrestling and acting skills, but also for his playful nature. The 16-time world champion recently became part of another meme and no, it’s not his iconic catchphrase meme.
John Cena enters the Meme Hall of Fame once again
During his time on the show, the wrestler-turned-actor took on the Whisper Challenge with Jimmy Fallon, which became a hit. John Cena’s fans have taken this meme and run with it, creating various scenarios. One of the most amusing ones reads, “Me at my desk after sending 1 email in 8 hours.”
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John Cena is no stranger to being a global meme sensation. His iconic “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase is a timeless meme that still continues to bring laughter to people worldwide. What did you make of the infamous John Cena prank call? Do you think the Hollywood star has an affinity of getting himself be the subject of memes? Let us know in the comments section below.
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