So, my WrestleMania weekend started out memorably...
And ladies and gentlemen, I can personally confirm that John Cena made it to Orlando for WrestleMania in one piece.
Why?
Because...the CHAMP is HERE! Well, he was at least...he sat behind us on our red-eye flight into Orlando tonight.
I was catching a flight out to Orlando from New Orleans on Southwest Airlines #422 when my Uncle spotted Cena sitting at the corner of the gate area, on his cell phone. He looked pretty wiped (I assume he was fresh off the set of his new movie, 12 Rounds, which is being filmed locally).
One brave fan still approached him and got a picture, but I didn't want to bother him.
Later when we boarded the plane (he got preferred boarding) we ended up sitting right in front of him. He slept most of the time, and obviously wanted to appear incognito because he kept pulling his hat low over his eyes. He was basically in his wrestling gear...which is basically a t-shirt and shorts anyway.
At one point, he had sprawled out his legs so far that he accidentally kicked my uncle's foot.
And though I tried my best to sneak a shot of him, I decided the best way to do my part in helping him prepare for the huge weekend ahead was to turn out my overhead reading light, and (with a silent favor) let the man be.
John, it was an honor to share that flight with you.
It's a thankless, grinding job you do, but there are those of us out here who really appreciate it and respect you. Forget all the haters.
Rest well, my friend.
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