At the ECW: One Night Stand pay-per-view event back in 2006, Rob Van Dam defeated John Cena to capture the WWE Championship.
On Thursday, Cena posted a new TikTok video where he spoke about the match and how he was booed out of the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
You can check out some highlights from the TikTok video below:
On the reaction he drew in the match: “So, here’s a moment that’s probably most talked in my career in WWE; ECW: One Night Stand. Hammerstein Ballroom against Rob Van Dam where I had a championship match against Rob and an additional match against my t-shirt. Now, I knew the crowd was going to be hostile, but hostile does not even describe the atmosphere in the Hammerstein Ballroom. They love Rob and they hate me. This was probably the peak of polarization that would leak into the WWE for years when you hear the name John Cena. It was either ‘he sucks’ or ‘he’s my guy.’ There was no one in this building saying ‘he’s my guy.’”
On the match itself: “Rob and I went back and forth and you can see kind of a non virtuous side where I begin to push the boundaries of good and evil because I was trying everything and it seemed like the world was against me. Indeed, it was. Rob’s talent absolutely shows in this match, but the world right here is against me as I’m speared through a table by Darth Vader aka my arch-nemesis Edge. Rob gets a championship moment, which is fantastic and Edge and I go on to do some incredible things in the WWE. What a night at the Hammerstein Ballroom. No one would ever call this to happen.”
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In 2006, at the ECW: One Night Stand pay-per-view event, Rob Van Dam made history by defeating John Cena to capture the WWE Championship. This match became one of the most talked-about moments in Cena’s career, and he recently reflected on it in a TikTok video.
Cena posted a TikTok video where he discussed the match and the hostile reaction he received from the crowd at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. He mentioned that he knew the crowd would be hostile, but the atmosphere in the arena was beyond anything he had expected. The fans loved Rob Van Dam and despised Cena, creating a polarizing environment that would continue to follow Cena throughout his WWE career.
During the match, Cena and Van Dam put on an intense and competitive show. Cena mentioned that he pushed the boundaries of good and evil in an attempt to overcome the overwhelming negativity from the crowd. However, his efforts were thwarted when he was speared through a table by his arch-nemesis Edge, who was disguised as Darth Vader. Despite the challenges, Van Dam ultimately emerged victorious and had his championship moment.
Cena acknowledged Van Dam’s talent and praised him for his performance in the match. He also mentioned that this event marked the beginning of an incredible journey for both Edge and himself in the WWE.
The TikTok video shared by Cena provides fans with a glimpse into the intense atmosphere and emotions surrounding the ECW: One Night Stand event. It allows viewers to understand Cena’s perspective and the challenges he faced during that match.
As wrestling fans, it is always interesting to hear behind-the-scenes stories and insights from our favorite wrestlers. Cena’s TikTok video offers a unique perspective on one of the most memorable matches in his career.
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In conclusion, the ECW: One Night Stand event in 2006 saw Rob Van Dam defeat John Cena to capture the WWE Championship. Cena recently shared his thoughts on the match in a TikTok video, discussing the hostile crowd reaction and the challenges he faced. This video provides fans with a deeper understanding of the intense atmosphere surrounding the event and offers a unique perspective on Cena’s career.