At the Oscars, history nearly repeated itself when John Cena, while presenting the Best Costume Design award, almost recreated a legendary moment from 50 years ago when a streaker crashed the stage. However, Cena’s reluctance to go through with the stunt sparked a hilarious and meme-worthy moment that lit up social media.

During the ceremony, host Jimmy Kimmel teased the audience about the possibility of a nude man streaking across the stage, reminiscent of the infamous incident from half a century ago. When nothing happened, Kimmel called out John Cena, who appeared shirtless but hesitant to participate in the gag.

Cena, visibly uncomfortable with the idea, refused to go through with the streaking bit, much to Kimmel’s playful insistence. The actor scolded Kimmel for suggesting such a tasteless idea and firmly declined to strip down, asserting that he wrestles in jorts, not naked.

Despite Kimmel’s attempts to persuade Cena, the actor stood his ground, prompting Kimmel to storm off the stage in mock anger, leaving Cena to present the Best Costume category. However, Cena’s modesty was preserved as he cleverly used the winner’s card to cover himself, albeit almost fully nude.

As Cena awkwardly stood on stage, wrapped only in a curtain by Kimmel upon his return, viewers couldn’t help but react with a flurry of memes and humorous comments on Twitter. Some joked about Cena’s failed attempt at hiding his nudity, while others marveled at the absurdity of the situation.

John Cena Presents Best Costume Naked, Sparks Online Memefest

One Twitter user quipped, “bro thinks we cannot see him or something,” highlighting the comical sight of Cena attempting to shield himself with the winner’s card. Another user humorously remarked, “Ain’t no way I just witness a card float on stage and give a speech about costumes,” capturing the surreal nature of the moment.

Cena’s unexpected wardrobe malfunction also prompted speculation about his rumored OnlyFans page, with one user jokingly suggesting that he was advertising it during the live broadcast. The playful banter and witty observations on Twitter transformed Cena’s almost-streaking incident into a viral sensation, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the Oscars ceremony.

In the end, Cena’s refusal to participate in the streaking gag may not have led to the intended spectacle, but it certainly provided ample fodder for online memes and social media reactions, showcasing the power of spontaneity and humor to captivate audiences both on and off the stage.

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