John Cena 'especially excited' for his debut in India

John Cena to face two members of Imperium at Superstar Spectacle with Seth Rollins.
John Cena is scheduled to have a huge match in India at the Superstar Spectacle next week (September 8) in the GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium. He will be teaming up with the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and fight against Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci of Imperium. As previously announced, Cena is scheduled to return to SmackDown and wrestle at Superstar Spectacle. After which he has an extensive appearance in the company for almost two months.
John Cena on his match in India
Since John Cena is scheduled for the match in India the expectations for the Superstar Spectacle went on to a whole new level. The expectations not only hype the fans, but also the 16 time champ himself. Cena already shared his excitement to wrestle in India for the first time on X (Twitter),
"Cannot wait to reunite with the WWae family live on SmackDown! Especially excited to meet the WWE Universe in India and wrestle for the FIRST TIME EVER in India! The time is NOW… C U all VERY soon!!!"
As per schedule Cena returned to WWE and kicked off the Friday Night SmackDown. The pop for him was very loud, as Cena ran to the middle of the ring. He addressed the WWE Universe in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Cena then thanked the entire WWE Universe for supporting him in the past, now and forever.
Cena said that without them, Cena would not return to the company again. Without them, he wouldn't be able to host the Payback tomorrow. Without them, he wouldn't be able to wrestle in India for the first time in his 20 year long career.
It seems like, Cena is so excited to wrestle in India, as he has never had never wrestled in India before. As Cena set the expectation for the Superstar Spectacle, are you excited for the live event in India? Especially to see the leader of Cenation wrestle?
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