The Champ John Cena never stops surprising his fans. Whether it be a wrestling ring or a gridiron field, John Cena earns respect from the fans. Not only has John Cena marked his identity in the sports industry but also, when he moved to Hollywood, he sailed through the people. 

The 16-times World Champion in his early wrestling days with the WWE was introduced as the “Doctor of Thuganomics” gimmick.

This gimmick of Cena presented him as a rapper with an oversized sports jersey and a huge chain locket around his neck. On the occasion of John Cena’s birthday, let’s recollect when a few years ago, The Doctor of Thuganomics came to WWE programming to impress both NFL and WWE fans.

How did John Cena impressed NFL and WWE fans?

John Cena entered the ring wearing a Virginia Tech’s legendary quarterbacks’ Michael Dwyane Vick, aka Mike Vick’s number 7 jersey.

Michael Vick is a retired American professional footballer. He was also one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL when he signed with Atlanta Falcons. But Mike Vick, before becoming a legend in the NFL, started his football career at college football with Virginia Tech University.

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When Vick played for his University, he was awarded All-American honors. The Atlanta Falcons well-received this achievement, and they selected him in the first overall of the 2001 NFL draft.

Michael Vick’s performance at Virginia Tech Football inspired the 16-time World Champion. So much so that John Cena pulled Vick’s number 7 shirt during his match. This gesture by Cena may definitely spark magic in the eyes of both WWE and NFL fans.

Will The Champ return to WWE to become a 17-time World Champion?

The DC comic-based character Peacemaker is making massive money in the film industry. John Cena deserves the credit for making the Peacemaker series a hit, among many others. However, it’s been a long that Cena has not returned to the WWE. The last time Cena returned to the squared circle was to humble the WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

Cena was on a mission to put down Roman Reigns and become add a 17-time World Champion tag to his wrestling resume. But, The Tribal Chief sent back The Champ to Hollywood and retained his Universal title at SummerSlam 2021.

Recently, Ringside News reported that John Cena was in talks for The Most Stupendous WrestleMania 38. Cena was kept as a backup for this year’s WrestleMania if Brock Lesnar or Roman Reigns wouldn’t make it in extreme situations.

The same reports suggest Peacemaker star might return for SummerSlam again this year. However, the company has not shared the details of Cena’s status for the June premium live event.

Even though John Cena is busy with his Hollywood schedule, he is still in contract with the WWE. As a result, The Champ is always one call away from Vince McMahon’s call.

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Do you think John Cena will return at SummerSlam 2022 to continue his expedition to become a 17-time World Champion?