John Cena mourns loss of beloved cat Owen, sharing the news on his Instagram in a post that soon drew a wave of sympathy and tributes from WWE fans. The wrestler and entertainer, usually discreet about his personal life, made the emotional announcement that resonated across the wrestling community and beyond.
Cena, recognized for his strong connection with fans and vast media reach, chose to open up about the passing of Owen, his longtime feline companion. Cena posted a tribute photo listing Owen’s birth and death years as 2008 to 2025. His decision to share such a heartfelt moment surprised followers, as his social media is rarely focused on home life.
Fans Pour Out Support for Cena After Cat’s Passing
Many fans, unaware that Cena even owned a cat due to his private nature, responded quickly and emotionally. Notably, Cena had described Owen in past moments as his “sidekick” and joked about the cat’s WWE-like swagger. The Instagram post’s comment section filled up rapidly with condolences and memories.
“Sorry for your loss. pets are often a part of our life we may take for granted but they truly are more loyal than anyone else,”
—Instagram user
Supporters also reflected on the years Owen spent alongside Cena, with some reminding the star of the blessing in having a pet companion for so long.
“17 years, man. What a blessing.”
—Instagram user
“RIP Owen, sorry for your loss John,”
—Instagram user
The emotional tributes were joined by references to other wrestling storylines and past events. One fan connected their sadness to a recent WWE development, alluding to Kevin Owens and his injury issues, which had repercussions for WrestleMania 41 and the broader WWE universe.
“RIP OWEN ! Extremely sad ! But John, when I see you, WWE comes on my mind ! Kevin Owens is disappointed that he never got to wrestle you again,”
—Instagram user
This mention referenced Kevin Owens’ forced withdrawal from a high-profile WrestleMania match due to injury, highlighting how threads of loss run both in and out of the ring for WWE participants and fans alike.
The Farewell Tour and WWE Schedule Continue Amid Grief
Kevin Owens, speaking on the My Mom’s Basement podcast, gave his own perspective on recent disappointments in the WWE world, revealing how his injury’s real sting came from not being able to face John Cena one final time before Cena’s anticipated retirement.
“One of the things that really hurts about this injury actually is that now I know I won’t get to wrestle John [Cena] one last time, because that’s not going to happen now,”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Universal Champion
“And I was really hoping to do that before he’s gone. But I had a lot of matches with him that I look back fondly on. So, that’s great.”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Universal Champion
John Cena’s WWE farewell tour remains in progress, as he continues to participate in major wrestling events despite personal heartbreak. He is slated for a tag team match at Money in the Bank on June 7, joining forces with Logan Paul to take on World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. With his departure from in-ring competition planned for December, Cena’s final season in wrestling coincides with a period of personal mourning, adding a poignant layer to his ongoing performances.
The wrestling community’s responses, both from fans and fellow athletes such as Kevin Owens, underscore the impact of Cena’s loss and the respect he commands. As Cena approaches retirement, he does so carrying the weight of personal loss and professional accolades, with his connection to fans and colleagues strengthening in these emotional moments.
