John Cena tackled referee Charles Robinson in an unplanned collision during the WWE Night of Champions 2025 Premium Live Event, drawing intense reactions from the wrestling community. The incident, which saw Robinson hit hard in the closing moments of the show, has sparked considerable discussion about the chaos that can unfold during high-stakes matches, with the phrase
“John Cena tackles Charles Robinson WWE”
quickly circulating among fans.
Referee Describes the Chaotic Scene Backstage
Charles Robinson recounted the events leading up to the moment on WWE’s RAW Recap show, explaining that the atmosphere backstage was charged with anticipation as Seth Rollins attempted a dramatic Money in the Bank cash-in. Robinson was initially in Gorilla position, hoping to catch the event’s final match before fulfilling his post-show duties.
“It was a very wild scene. I was up in Gorilla position. I just wanted to watch the last match, you know, before I got changed, tore down the ring,”
—Charles Robinson, WWE Referee.
He described how Rollins signaled him for a potential cash-in, which primed Robinson for an adrenaline-fueled dash to the ring.
“All of a sudden, Seth Rollins comes up. He goes, ‘Hey, when I call you, come down.’ He had the briefcase in his hand. So I figured we’re going to have a historic cash-in,”
—Charles Robinson, WWE Referee.
The Moment of Impact and Aftermath
Robinson shared that, as he sprinted down the ramp, he kept his speed controlled, aware that a fast pace could lead to mishap.
“I’m running as hard as I can. Well, this is a cash-in. So I’m running about 80%. I’m not giving it my all. If you look at the video, I’m trying to hold back a little bit. Thank God. Because if I’d been going 100%, the collision would have been much worse,”
—Charles Robinson, WWE Referee.
He then described the sudden and intense collision.
“All of a sudden, bam. I’m airborne. They tell me that John Cena hit me. Is that who hit me?”
—Charles Robinson, WWE Referee.
The impact left Robinson stunned and momentarily disoriented. He reflected on the narrow escape he had from more severe injury.
“I thought I’m dead. I had no idea what happened… That was a long runway, too. I mean, if you look at where I landed, I was inches from the stairs. When you’re up in the air like that, there’s no way that you’re calculating exactly where you’re going to land. It was zero me. It had nothing to do with me. I just ran in a straight line, and he hit me. I mean… I went where he put me,”
—Charles Robinson, WWE Referee.
Fans and Wrestling Community React
The collision quickly gained attention on social media, with fans commending Robinson for his professionalism and resilience after the unexpected tackle. The Night of Champions event, already marked by tension and unpredictability, turned even more memorable due to the viral nature of the incident involving John Cena, Seth Rollins, and Charles Robinson.
Reactions continue to emerge from behind the scenes, as the wrestling world processes the impact of this dramatic event, and many are eager to hear further details about how it will affect future storylines and performances at WWE events.
