WWE megastars John Cena and Hulk Hogan’s less than known connection explored

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 19, 2025, 17:30 IST

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Hulk Hogan and John Cena, two iconic figures who spearheaded WWE in different eras, share an intriguing connection beyond their status as flagship stars. Hogan's Hulkamania captivated fans in the late 80s and early 90s, while Cena later emerged as the face of the company.

WWE megastars John Cena and Hulk Hogan’s less than known connection explored

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A connection between John Cena and Hulk Hogan might have gone unnoticed by many members of the WWE Universe.WWE has seen many megastars define a generation of talent over the years. Two of those names that have carried the global juggernaut in different eras are Hulk Hogan and John Cena. The Hulkster was the crowning jewel of WWE in the late 1980s and early 1990s who led the fans with his Hulkmania movement. Years later, a kid from West New Bury named John Cena came around and made himself into the flagship star of the company. However, in light of recent events, a less than known connection has now been formed between Cena and Hogan that fans might have not noticed.

How are John Cena and Hulk Hogan connected other than being WWE flagship stars of their respective eras?

Hulk Hogan left WWE in the mid-1990s to join rival promotion WCW. When he returned to the company in 2002 as a member of the nWo faction, he was 48 years old and even became the WWE Champion. This was Hogan's final run in the company as a full-time performer. John Cena returned to WWE in 2025 for his farewell tour, which will end in December.

Interestingly, The Cenation Leader has also made his comeback for his last run in the company at the age of 48 and is also the Undisputed WWE Champion. This has been a highly coincidental yet interesting connection between the two superstars who have led their respective generations.

Moreover, the night John Cena began his farewell tour on the debut edition of RAW on Netflix was also the night Hulk Hogan returned to WWE after an extended period. Hogan was heavily booed upon his entrance by the fans in attendance. On the other hand, Cena's farewell tour has been nothing short of memorable moments. The Face that Runs the Place shocked the world by turning heel at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber and then went on to win his 17th World Championship from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. With his farewell tour having a few more months left, it will be interesting to see if this version of John Cena would confront Hulk Hogan on WWE live television.Also read: John Cena adds new international dates to WWE farewell tour

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