Of all the people you expect to see come to bat for the Savannah Bananas, WWE wrestler and actor John Cena may perhaps not be one of them. That’s exactly what happened Saturday in Tampa, Florida. This surprise guest debuted on Feb 10 to his traditional WWE entrance song “My Time Is Now” at George Steinbrenner Field. Though short, this stint adds another notch to the healthy list of experiences that both the Savannah Bananas and John Cena boast.
John Cena in Bananaland
WWE Superstar John Cena helped start the 2024 season in Bananaland. He starts by joining the field to his “My Time Is Now” theme and raises three fingers to the crowd, a signature move from his time wrestling. He holds up a championship belt, which earns cheers from the crowd, and then he heads out to the batter’s box for his first time hitting.
John Cena: Time At The Batter’s Box
A chance to be on @TheSavBananas for a day sounded appealing ? but these guys kick some serious potassium!!!
Grateful for an incredible and unforgettable experience! ??? https://t.co/eroPgWXos3
— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 10, 2024
When not earning any favors by trying to hit the ball as a regular baseball player would, Cena decides to add a little flair in hopes of making his strike zone as small as possible. He squats down as small as he can for the second two hits.
This only aided him so much. The Party Animal’s pitcher was still able to “see” him and was able to strike him out. This was the end of the 16-time World Champion’s debut. Cena argued the call, but the umpire performed an elbow drop that would make “Macho Man” Randy Savage proud.
Cena immediately rushed to the pitcher’s mound. It was clear it was just playfully, though, for Cena went to the pitcher and congratulated him for the strikeout, raising his arm to the crowd as one would in a WWE match.
What Comes Next
For the Savannah Bananas, this team does travel to other locations. On Saturday, March 9, they will be going to Houston at the Minute Maid Park. By going here, you can be added to the waiting list, as tickets are very hard to get for the entirety of the 2024 season. You can find their schedule here.
As for John Cena, the future Hall-Of-Famer has a few movies coming out in 2024. He will be starring in the movie Ricky Stanicky, an R-rated comedy about three childhood friends and their imaginary friend Ricky. You can see this referenced by the name on Cena’s jersey. Cena will also be in the movie Argylle, a best-selling espionage novel-based movie, in which he will be playing Wyatt.
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