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In a surprising yet delightful crossover moment between the worlds of cricket and professional wrestling, veteran WWE superstar John Cena stunned fans by posting a picture of Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli on his Instagram account.
WWE icon John Cena’s unexpected post for Virat Kohli
Known for his enigmatic and unexplained posts, Cena’s Instagram bio reads, “Welcome to my Instagram. These images will be posted without explanation, for your interpretation. Enjoy,” The latest image posted was of Kohli, adorned with his T20 World Cup 2024 championship ring, performing Cena’s legendary ‘You Can’t See Me’ pose – a gesture that instantly set social media buzzing.
Cena did not add any caption to the post, in line with his usual style, but the image itself was enough to ignite excitement among cricket and wrestling enthusiasts alike. The post sparked a frenzy, especially among Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) supporters, who interpreted the image as a mark of respect from one legend to another. Cena, a 16-time WWE world champion and a pop culture icon, is no stranger to India’s fervent sports fans. This post, however, was seen as a rare and direct nod to Kohli, possibly hinting that Cena had been keeping an eye on Kohli’s recent celebratory antics.
“His Time is N̶o̶w̶ Forever” 😎🖐
Virat Kohli is THE vibe! 😆❤️
🎧: John Cena (My Time is Now) pic.twitter.com/69uXWrPtcE
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 6, 2025
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Kohli emulates Cena’s signature pose before IPL clash with Mumbai Indians
The picture shared by Cena wasn’t just a random selection – it followed a viral video posted earlier by RCB. Ahead of RCB’s previous Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 showdown against the Mumbai Indians, Kohli was captured in a light-hearted moment during a practice session. Wearing the recently-earned T20 World Cup ring, the former RCB captain gleefully pulled off Cena’s signature ‘You Can’t See Me’ hand wave. The video, set to John Cena’s famous WWE entrance theme, was uploaded by RCB’s official social media team, who captioned it cleverly, merging the worlds of cricket and WWE entertainment.
This video quickly went viral across platforms, drawing laughter, admiration, and speculation and the connection became undeniable once Cena reciprocated by sharing Kohli’s photo. The synergy between two icons – one from the wrestling ring and one from the cricket pitch – was now cemented in an unforgettable Instagram post.
Kohli in red-hot form for RCB in IPL 2025
While the Cena-Kohli moment made waves, Virat’s form on the field has been just as compelling. The former Indian skipper has started IPL 2025 in stellar fashion, scoring 167 runs in just four games with an average of 54.66 and a strike rate of 143.85. Kohli recently played a crucial part in his team’s victory over star studded Mumbai at Wankhede by playing a stellar knock of 67 runs in just 42 balls. Playing once again at his home at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Kohli looks reinvigorated and focused. He remains the heartbeat of the RCB squad, and his enduring brilliance at the top of the order continues to be a driving force. With more than 3,000 IPL runs at the Chinnaswamy alone, his dominance on home turf is unmatched.
