In late-2007, John Cena suffered a serious pectoral muscle injury during a match against Mr. Kennedy. Post-show, doctors examined the star, concluding that the muscle had been ripped clean from the bone. It was revealed that Cena would be benched for at least 7 months, possibly even being off the radar for an entire year. Obviously, this was quite the setback for the man. Unbelievably, just around 3 months after the incident, Cena was back on television. Entering the 2008 Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant in January, the jean-short-wearing Cena was treated to his biggest babyface reaction in years. Fans inside Madison Square Garden seemed legitimately happy to see him, and his number 30 inclusion was the highlight of the entire show. Lastly eliminating Triple H, Cena looked like he hadn't missed a step. During interviews with other talent over the years, they have regularly referenced this time as an important one in John Cena's career. Showing incredible healing powers, Cena also displayed his determination and loyalty to the WWE brand by recovering so quickly.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
