Tonight’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown from the Allstate Arena in Chicago started with John Cena addressing the live crowd. In what was billed as his final appearance on the SmackDown brand, Cena received a standing ovation and chants of “Thank you, Cena.”

“I have focused on doing great work, giving you my heart and soul, and leaving it all in the ring every single night on this farewell tour,” Cena said. “This is my last time in Chicago and my last time on SmackDown.”

As he was about to leave the ring, he was interrupted by United States Champion Sami Zayn. Zayn thanked Cena for everything he had done for his career, recalling his own main roster debut against Cena in Chicago for the U.S. Title. Zayn then offered Cena a championship match for that night, which Cena accepted.

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