WWE has given us some of the most electrifying moments in sports entertainment history. From The Rock raising his eyebrow to The Undertaker sitting up like a horror movie villain, it’s a world of drama, action, and over-the-top theatrics. But let’s be real, sometimes, WWE gets way too wild. We’re talking about the kind of brutality that makes grown adults wince and question their life choices.
Now, we all love John Cena. He’s the walking embodiment of hustle, loyalty, and respect. He makes kids believe in never giving up, all while wearing neon-colored t-shirts and jorts. But there was a time, specifically at WWE Judgment Day 2005, when the whole “PG Hero” thing didn’t exactly apply. And let’s just say, if you were a kid watching this back then, you either became a hardcore wrestling fan for life… or needed therapy.
The carnage that was John Cena vs. JBL
Ah, the I Quit match. The rules? Simple. Beat your opponent so badly they literally have to say, “I quit.” You know, wholesome family entertainment! Now, when WWE booked this match between John Cena and John “Bradshaw” Layfield, people expected a slugfest. But what actually happened? A full-blown crime scene.
John Cena just Slams JBL with a Exhaust Pipe of a Truck and celebrates his Victory with bloodied Face.https://t.co/xIyjIGBKdT
— Ceaser Wrestling (@CeaserWrestles) March 16, 2025
JBL, the Texan tycoon with a face you just love to hate, went full savage mode. He threw Cena into everything that wasn’t nailed down. Steel steps? Used. Announce table? Destroyed. Microphone? Weaponized. Cena, on the other hand, went full action movie hero, bleeding all over the place but refusing to quit. If someone walked in on you watching this match, they’d probably assume you were watching a horror film where the final survivor just wouldn’t die.
And then came the moment. The grand finale. Cena, drenched in his own blood, picks up an exhaust pipe from a truck, yes, an actual metal pipe, and swings it at JBL like he’s Babe Ruth aiming for a home run. Cena won with JBL saying, “I quit.” He was covered in blood, holding the WWE Championship like a gladiator who just survived the Colosseum. And this was supposed to be entertainment for kids?
Why kids should never see this match
Look, WWE is fun, and most of the time, it’s the closest thing we have to a live-action superhero movie. But let’s get one thing straight, this match was not PG. It wasn’t even PG-13. It was straight-up “Why is there so much blood?” rated R.
First off, kids watch John Cena because he’s the guy who tells them to never give up, do their homework, and eat their vegetables. But imagine little Timmy, decked out in his bright green Cena merch, watching his hero turn into a horror movie protagonist. One minute, Cena’s doing his “You Can’t See Me” taunt, and the next, he looks like he just walked out of a zombie apocalypse. Not exactly the role model moment parents signed up for.
Then there’s the violence itself. We’re talking about a man getting hit with a truck exhaust pipe. Let’s be honest, most kids don’t even know what an exhaust pipe is. But after watching this match, they might try to find one in their parents’ garage for reasons.
Lastly, the sheer amount of blood in this match was something straight out of a Quentin Tarantino movie. Cena wasn’t just bleeding, he was practically auditioning for The Walking Dead. And let’s be real, even adults watching at the time had to pause and wonder, “Uh… is this dude okay?” Imagine being a kid and seeing that. Probably not the best bedtime story material.
So, should kids watch WWE? Sure, within reason. But should they watch this match? Absolutely not. Let’s stick to the fun Cena moments, like when he danced with The New Day or made Batista quit with a hilarious-looking duct tape strategy. Because, no one needs to explain to a 7-year-old why their favorite wrestler is covered in his own blood, holding a car part like he’s starring in Mad Max.
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