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Every WWE superstar is passionate about the sport, and a big part of their motivation comes from the fans. When the audience is emotionally engaged, it doesn’t really matter what else happens. John Cena understands this deeply and now eagerly anticipates performing in front of what he calls "the biggest crowd in WWE."
Who is this biggest crowd?
While promoting the new season of DC’s Peacemaker on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Cena also reflected on his WWE career. As a former uncontested WWE champion, he experienced a crowd in Lyon, France, that many consider the "best crowd." Earlier this May, WWE faced strong reactions in Lyon, and Cena remarked:
"I’ve done a lot in my career, but I’ve never been in front of a crowd like the one in Lyon, France, which could be the largest crowd in WWE history."
Cena will get another chance to connect with this amazing crowd during his WWE Farewell tour, which will take place on the August 29 episode of SmackDown at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, just two days before a big match in Paris. Cena is also set to face Logan Paul in a premium live event.
Reflecting on three of the biggest crowd reactions
When thinking about the greatest WWE audiences, cities like Toronto, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York City, and Boston often come to mind. Let’s revisit some of the most memorable crowd responses in recent WWE history.
AJ Styles’ WWE debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble was a shock to many, signaling something extraordinary was happening in WWE. The excitement and support from the Florida crowd made it a historic moment.
John Cena has also witnessed audiences that can be fiercely vocal—sometimes not in support. During the ECW One Night Stand in New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom in 2006, Cena faced Rob Van Dam for the WWE Championship to a hostile crowd. Fans displayed signs and chanted in disdain, yet the crowd favored RVD at the end, who won the championship after Edge interfered with a spear through a table.
Another iconic crowd moment happened at Madison Square Garden in 2002 when Triple H returned after an eight-month injury layoff. On the January 7 episode of Raw, fans erupted joyfully as "The Game" made a powerful comeback, culminating in a dramatic move on Kurt Angle that electrified the crowd.
Fan Take: This insight into the power of live audiences highlights why WWE events are more than just matches—they are shared experiences between wrestlers and fans that shape the sport’s legacy. John Cena’s connection with these epic crowds shows how vital passionate fans are to WWE’s ongoing success and cultural impact.
