5 WWE Superstars who financially helped fellow wrestlers

#3 John Cena pays off fine for six wrestlers

The following incident was recalled by former WWE Superstar Aiden English. The Drama King once revealed how a 'Superkick party' after a dark match led to six WWE Superstars being forced to pay hefty fines, and how John Cena came to their rescue. Following a Six-Man Tag Team match featuring English, King Corbin, The Usos, Miro, and AJ Styles, the WWE Superstars decided to have a 'Superkick party', which saw everyone hitting kick after kick, and getting the official involved as well.

"The audience loved it but when we get backstage we got chewed a new one by the producers."

"We got sat down, got threatened with release, with gigantic fines, $10-20k fines."

John Cena was one of the most polarizing WWE figures at his peak

English later revealed that John Cena came for the save in real life, and ended up paying fines for everyone, including the WWE official. The total amount was apparently a whopping £88,000. Cena is one of the most respected WWE Superstars of all time, and has helped fellow wrestlers in time of need. Taking it upon himself to pay off such a hefty fine was an incredibly wholesome move by Cena.

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