WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi trade barbs before Saturday Night's Main Event

Cody Rhodes has a colossal problem on his hands. Undisputed WWE champion Rhodes got his first up-close look at NXT champion Oba Femi ahead of their match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, which coincides with John Cena's last match.
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Multiple Big Celebrities Pay Tribute To John Cena On WWE SmackDown

WWE paid tribute to John Cena tonight on SmackDown with several video messages from some pretty big celebrities. With John Cena officially retiring from WWE tomorrow night at Saturday Night’s Main Event,
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John Cena Retires: Kurt Angle Pays Tribute and Recalls WWE SmackDown Debut

Kurt Angle has recalled John Cena's SmackDown debut by giving a heartfelt message to the WWE star on his retirement. We're not crying you are
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Kurt Angle reflects on John Cena’s WWE SmackDown debut

On the June 27, 2002 edition of WWE SmackDown, Cena made his WWE debut by answering Angle’s open challenge. When Angle asked him what quality he possessed that made him think he could wrestle Angle, Cena responded, “Ruthless Aggression,” before slapping Angle in the face to start the match.
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John Cena's last-ever SmackDown opponent admits he's getting emotional ahead of retirement match at SNME

On 5th September 2025, John Cena had his last-ever match on SmackDown at the AllState Arena in Chicago, where he also made his iconic debut.
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