John Cena didn’t just give Zilla Fatu an invitation to the John Cena Classic. The WWE legend also gave the son of Umaga a Rolex, and it turns out that expensive gift is the first watch Fatu has ever owned in his life.
During the November 11 edition of Busted Open After Dark, Fatu joined Bully Ray to discuss his recent encounter with Cena on WWE NXT. The conversation was wrapping up when Bully noticed something on Fatu’s wrist and asked whether he was showing off a Rolex. Fatu couldn’t wait to explain where it came from.
“It’s a John Cino Rolex my first ever watch. Isn’t it crazy? Look at that dude.”
Bully Ray couldn’t believe what he was hearing and immediately reacted to the gift, responding, “He gave you a f*****g Rolex?” Fatu confirmed that Cena was responsible for the expensive present and admitted that he’s so attached to the watch that he even sleeps with it.
“He gave me a John Cena Rolex. Yes. My first ever watch in my life. Yes. Wow. I sleep in it. I’m, I’m sleeping in it.”
The gift comes after Cena personally invited Fatu into the John Cena Classic during the November 4 episode of WWE NXT. That appearance became emotional when Cena discussed his relationship with Fatu’s late father, Umaga, and explained how much the family meant to him.
As Ringside News previously covered, Fatu had already shown fans the special John Cena Classic package he received, which included a briefcase, coins, merchandise, and a watch. Now he’s confirmed that the Rolex came directly from Cena.
The John Cena Classic is scheduled for December 14, giving Fatu another opportunity to make his mark in WWE. But regardless of what happens in that event, he’s already walking away with something he clearly treasures. Cena didn’t just give him an opportunity in the ring — he gave him his very first watch, and Fatu has no intention of taking it off anytime soon.
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