Report Reveals New NXT Arrival John Cena is ‘Very High’ On
John Cena has publicly expressed strong support for Will Kroos following Kroos's debut on WWE NXT, sharing social media posts that highlight his familiarity with the newcomer. Sources indicate Cena has been aware of Kroos for some time and was impressed during a prior backstage meeting in the UK. Kroos made an immediate impact on NXT by attacking champion Tony D’Angelo with a moonsault, though his official WWE ring name has not yet been announced.
- ▪John Cena publicly supported Will Kroos after Kroos's NXT debut by sharing a fan chant and a photo of him performing a piledriver.
- ▪Cena and Kroos previously interacted backstage at a WWE UK TV taping, where Cena acknowledged he knew who Kroos was.
- ▪Will Kroos debuted on NXT by attacking NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo with a moonsault following a confrontation involving EVIL and Tavion Heights.
- ▪Kroos’s official WWE ring name has not yet been revealed, and only a select group within WWE knew about his debut in advance.
- ▪Kroos previously gained attention on the UK independent wrestling scene, particularly through viral videos from Pursuit Pro Wrestling.
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