Headlines for September 2, 2025

John Cena Carries Wife Shay Shariatzadeh Over Puddle in Viral Moment PARIS, France (September 2, 2025) - In a heartwarming display of chivalry that quickly spread across social media, WWE superstar John Cena was filmed gently scooping up his wife, Shay Shariatzadeh, and carrying her across a large puddle to keep her shoes dry. Captured by a fan outside a Parisian café and shared on TikTok, the brief clip shows Cena setting his bride down on dry ground before opening the car door for her and graciously thanking a nearby security guard. The moment underscores Cena’s off-camera persona as much as his in-ring prowess, earning praise for putting everyday kindness in the spotlight. Cena and Shariatzadeh, who married in 2020, have often kept their relationship private, but affectionate public gestures like this one highlight the couple’s close bond amid Cena’s international retirement tour.

Cena Hints at Potential Next Rival with Styles Clash Homage LOS ANGELES, USA (September 2, 2025) - During his match against Logan Paul at WWE Clash in Paris, John Cena surprised fans by countering Paul’s offense with an AJ Styles signature “Styles Clash” maneuver. In a FandomWire article published today, Cena explained that incorporating moves from wrestlers who influenced his career is his way of honoring them in the final eight matches of his farewell tour. “I’ve had a lot of opponents over the years, and with eight appearances left, I know I’m not gonna be able to wrestle everybody who was influential in my career. But I think you saw tonight, the best way I can say thank you to some of those people…is to pay homage by maybe taking some risks and doing stuff I don’t normally do,” Cena said, specifically naming AJ Styles as inspiration. The move has fueled speculation among fans that a match between Cena and Styles could be next on the retirement tour schedule.