Stephanie McMahon’s unexpected appearance at WrestleMania Sunday delighted fans at Lincoln Financial Field. She heralded the start of Night Two as the beginning of the Paul Levesque Era.
This WrestleMania marked a significant shift as it was the first without any McMahon family member in a position of authority. Stephanie had departed in early 2023 after her father, Vince McMahon, returned to the helm.
A new video circulating on social media captures the moment John Cena warmly embraces Stephanie McMahon at ringside after Cody Rhodes’ victory in the main event against Roman Reigns.
Following The American Nightmare’s win, Cena, along with other top stars, joined the celebration in the ring before sharing a touching moment with Stephanie.
John Cena made a surprise interference during the main event, aiding Cody Rhodes by delivering Attitude Adjustments to Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.
Cena later confirmed that he’s not retiring yet and teamed up with Awesome Truth to defeat The Judgment Day on RAW.
“Welcome Home” – John Cena to Stephanie McMahon at #WrestleMania this past weekend. pic.twitter.com/MnddHSccuc
— Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) April 9, 2024
Crediting Stephanie McMahon for his early WWE success, Cena revealed how she saw potential in him when he was on the verge of being cut from the company.
Her support helped him secure significant opportunities after catching her attention with his Vanilla Ice gimmick.
In a past interview, Stephanie expressed her desire for Cena to turn heel, a decision that was opposed by Vince McMahon.
Reflecting on this, she acknowledged that while she initially supported the idea, not going down that path turned out to be for the best.
As of now, Stephanie McMahon has not extended her contract with WWE, and her WrestleMania XL appearance remains a standalone event, leaving fans curious about any potential future involvement in the company.
