Fans Chant “Thank You Cena” at MSG Before RAW Even Begins

John Cena’s final WWE Raw appearance is already off to a powerful start—and the show hasn’t even officially begun.

Just hours before the live broadcast from Madison Square Garden, WWE shared video footage showing fans inside the arena breaking into a chant of “Thank you, Cena.” The clip, posted across social media, captures the electricity and sentimentality in the air as the WWE Universe prepares to say goodbye to the man who defined an era of Monday nights.

This update from WWE offers a look at how seriously they’re treating Cena’s farewell. You can see the crowd, already filling the iconic MSG venue, unified in tribute before a single match bell has even rung.

Meanwhile, CM Punk posted backstage images from earlier in the day, revealing a stack of “Last Time Is Now” John Cena-themed chairs and showing off the mountain of autographs Cena had been signing before the show.

Cena’s influence isn’t just acknowledged by his fellow superstars—it’s tattooed into the energy of the arena itself. As fans continue pouring into MSG for what will be Cena’s final Raw, the tone is set for a heartfelt goodbye to one of wrestling’s all-time greats.

Cena is expected to open the show tonight, and emotions will be running high the second his music hits.

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