John Cena Out Of Hospital - Backstage At SD! Tapings
The following is an article from WWE.com:
PITTSBURGH ? On Tuesday, around 5 p.m. ET, John Cena appeared in the locker room area of the Mellon Arena with a huge smile on his face. The three-time WWE Champion was shaking hands not only with Dr. Joseph Maroon, who performed his successful operation earlier today, but also with WWE Superstars and Divas, who were marveling at Cena's appearance just hours after his serious surgery.
"I feel great. Dr. Maroon is fantastic. He explained every possible procedure he could and could not perform, and the potential risks of all of them," Cena said. "I explained to Dr. Maroon not only my immediate goals, but also my long-term goals. He took them all into consideration and recommended the most commonplace procedure with the least amount of side effects."
Cena has been able to keep his sense of humor in tack throughout the ordeal, quipping that "the fusion surgery was so successful, because we used a Gillette Fusion razor."
Afterwards, John Cena left the arena to head to his hotel for some well-deserved rest.
Here is another article from WWE.com where other SD! and ECW talent comment on his injury:
PITTSBURGH ? At the Mellon Arena around 5:30 Tuesday evening, John Cena's WWE colleagues reacted favorably to the news of his successful surgery, performed earlier in the day by renowned neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, to repair his herniated disk.
"I have all the respect in the world for John Cena. I've known him for a long time. He has great determination and he's incredibly focused," explained Big Show. "John has overcome many hurdles and has blown through any barrier in his way. He has changed our industry in many positive ways. I think this surgery, if anything, would help get John the rest he needs. The guy is constantly going all the time .? He's a freak of nature."
The World's Largest Athlete added, "Right now, it's good for a lot of guys who are in title contention, because John Cena is not involved. However, John Cena will be back, and they will have to deal with him when he returns."
WWE Hall of Fame commentator Jim Ross, having announced many of John Cena's most electrifying matches on Raw, also witnessed the three-time WWE Champion make a speedy return this past January at the Royal Rumble.
"I'm happy to hear that the surgery was as successful as it was" Ross said. "It wouldn't surprise me if within a matter of days, after getting out of a hospital bed, that John Cena is going to be training."
The SmackDown play-by-play announcer continued, "Cena's work ethic and toughness don't really surprise me. I'm just really happy that this [surgery] worked out well for him."
Although WWE Champion Triple H has had several memorable bouts with the Chain Gang Commander, he has always seen John Cena as a friend and respected him as a fierce competitor.
"John Cena has proved in the past, with his pectoral injury, just how tough he is. He's a mutant ? an alien," said The Game. "Two hours after having surgery on his disk, he's at the arena with a band-aid on his neck saying 'Hello' to everybody.
"Part of Cena's strength is not only his physical power," the WWE Champion added. "It's his mental toughness and his passion. Two hours after surgery, he wants to be at the arena saying 'Hello' to everybody in the WWE locker room. ... God help us all when he returns."
WWE also issued the following press release today:
Surgery for WWE(R)'s Cena
Tuesday August 26, 7:50 pm ETSTAMFORD, Conn. — WWE Superstar John Cena? underwent emergency surgery today for injuries received during last Sunday's SummerSlam? Pay-Per-View match. The procedure went well, according to renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon who performed the surgery. Cena is expected to return to action in approximately three months. Further details can be found at www.wwe.com.