Ezekiel mentions third brother ‘Elrod’ during hilarious segment with John Cena

WWE fans were left in hysterics after watching Ezekiel breakdown following the advice he received from John Cena.

On June 27, the wrestling community came together to celebrate 20 years since the debut of one of the greatest of all time. The sixteen-time world champion has achieved remarkable success throughout his career. He’s defeated The Rock at WrestleMania, unhooked the Money in the Bank briefcase and won an impressive two Royal Rumbles.

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But it’s not just his performances that have set him apart from the pack. His ability on the mic has gone down as the stuff of legend. As the Dr of Thuganomics, he showed that he could bury other superstars with his brutal burns. And contrastingly, he proved he can just as quickly play the babyface by preaching ‘Hustle, Loyalty and Respect.’

During Monday Night Raw, he held back tears as he addressed his adoring fans.

Cena said: “This 20th anniversary is very important to me because it means that you have allowed me to do this for two decades. It’s never been lost on me that each and every single time I stand in this, it’s because you allow it. Guys, over the years, you have created an environment for me to be my true self. I need to say thank you for moments like those, and I need to say thank you for making me who I am.

“When I say that WWE has prepared me for anything, I mean because of you, and your reactions and your investment in me. You have made me a better human being.”

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He added: “It’s been 20 years, and I’m 45 years old. I only state that because I don’t know when you’re gonna see me in the ring again. I’m not saying you won’t. I just don’t know when that’s going to be. So I need to say this now – it ain’t just gonna be one [more match], don’t worry about it! I need to say this. Anything I do outside of this is never just me.

“Just like when you chant Cena, it’s not about me. It’s about us coming together. This is all about we. That right there is the sound of us. We never give up, we’re just getting started. If you want some – come get some.”

His impassioned speech left the Texas audience in synchronised applause. But his heartfelt words weren’t the only talking point of the evening.

John Cena and Ezekiel talk about Elrod

John Cena never got on particularly well with Elias. But it doesn’t seem like he holds a grudge against his old rival’s younger brother.

Ezekiel encountered the legend while his elder sibling was conveniently showing Elrod, who’s yet to make his televised debut, around the building.

And while he had Cena on his own, he asked him for some much-needed advice.

He said: “I love ‘to walk with Elias’ and it’s incredible ‘to trod with Elrod’. But I want to make sure that the whole world wants ‘to speak with Zeke’.

Although clearly bemused by ‘trod with Elrod’, Cena happily bestowed Ezekiel with some words of wisdom.

He said: “That’s easy, man, just never forget who you really are.”

Although meant in a nice way, fans understood the irony. But regardless, Ezekiel joyfully thanked Cena and indicated that he’d take on board what the icon had said to him.

As per Wrestling News.co, WWE initially planned for one of the three brothers to take on Kevin Owens for a place in the Money in the Bank ladder match. However, they made the decision to postpone the contest. Although we aren’t privy about why this decision occurred, fans have speculated that the company wanted to air more Cena segments.

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