John Cena had a blast walking into the proverbial lion’s den at ECW One Night Stand 2006, according to his opponent on the night Rob Van Dam.
In the main event of the show, Cena was universally booed by the ECW crowd who watched on as Van Dam defeated John to win the WWE Championship.
On a recent edition of his “1 Of A Kind” podcast, Van Dam reflected on Cena getting booed at the show and believes John relished in it. He said,
“I think Cena enjoyed it. He enjoyed working with the crowd, I think, either way. I can’t speak for him. I know getting cheers can be a lot more fun than getting boos, but sometimes, some of the guys don’t even care, or they get boos all the time, and that’s what their deal is, so that’s what they want.
“I can’t say for sure, but I know he knew what he was in for that night, and he was ready for it. But I didn’t know what that meant…I didn’t know it was going to have a shirt-throwing contest. That was great. I was laughing cause I was like ‘Oh my god…nobody wants the shirt.’ I was like ‘Man, this crowd is f*****g awesome.’ That was all so real.”
Rob Van Dam would hold the title for three weeks before losing the gold to Edge. Days before the title loss, RVD and Sabu would be arrested for marijuana possession.
Cena would regain the championship at that year’s Unforgiven pay-per-view event. He would hold the title for over a year before being stripped of the gold due to an injury in late 2007.
John Cena recently commented on the match with Rob Van Dam at One Night Stand 2006. Click here to check out his comments.
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John Cena’s appearance at ECW One Night Stand 2006 was a memorable and controversial moment in his career. The event took place on June 11, 2006, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Cena’s opponent on that night, Rob Van Dam, recently shared his thoughts on the experience, revealing that Cena seemed to enjoy the hostile reception from the ECW crowd.
During the main event, Cena was met with universal boos from the ECW fans, who were known for their passionate and sometimes volatile reactions. Van Dam went on to defeat Cena and capture the WWE Championship. Reflecting on the match, Van Dam stated that he believed Cena relished in the negative response from the crowd.
Van Dam expressed his belief that some wrestlers enjoy working with the crowd, regardless of whether they receive cheers or boos. He acknowledged that getting cheers can be more enjoyable, but some wrestlers embrace the role of being a villain and thrive off the negative reactions. Van Dam also mentioned the unexpected shirt-throwing contest during the match, which added to the authenticity of the event.
After holding the WWE Championship for three weeks, Van Dam lost the title to Edge. Shortly after the title loss, Van Dam and his tag team partner Sabu were arrested for marijuana possession, which further added to the controversy surrounding the event.
Cena would go on to regain the WWE Championship at the Unforgiven pay-per-view event later that year. He held the title for over a year before relinquishing it due to an injury in late 2007.
In a recent interview, Cena shared his perspective on the hostile crowd at ECW One Night Stand 2006. He acknowledged that it was a unique experience and praised the passion of the ECW fans. Cena’s comments can be found on eWrestlingNews.com.
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Overall, John Cena’s appearance at ECW One Night Stand 2006 remains a significant moment in his career. The intense reaction from the ECW crowd and his willingness to embrace it showcased Cena’s versatility as a performer and his ability to adapt to different environments.