John Cena Vs Orlando Jordan (The Undertaker offers respect to Jordan)! 06/26/2003

Summary

In a thrilling episode of WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden, John Cena marks his one-year anniversary with an open challenge to any rookie. Orlando Jordan, a promising newcomer, steps up, impressing the audience with his agility and boxing skills. Despite Cena's initial underestimation, Jordan proves to be a formidable opponent, engaging in a fierce match that showcases his potential and Cena's veteran experience.

Takeaways

• 🥊 WWE SmackDown is being held at Madison Square Garden, a significant venue for wrestling events, including WrestleMania 20.
• 🎉 Michael Collins is providing commentary ringside for the event, highlighting the excitement of the night.
• 🏆 The Tag Team titles are at stake in a match involving Jerry and Eddiev, with Riddle as a contender.
• 🔥 John Cena is portrayed as a significant figure in the wrestling world, even claiming to be bigger than Madison Square Garden itself.
• 🎶 John Cena uses his theme song as a way to assert his status as a wrestling legend and to challenge any doubters.
• 🤼‍♂️ John Cena issues an open challenge to commemorate his debut on SmackDown, inviting any rookie to step up and face him.
• 🆕 Orlando Jordan, a rookie from Miami, Florida, accepts John Cena's open challenge, making his SmackDown debut.
• 🥊 Orlando Jordan has been gaining attention with recent wins and is trained by the father of 'The Rock', Rocky Johnson.
• 💪 The match between John Cena and Orlando Jordan showcases impressive moves from both wrestlers, with Jordan proving to be a formidable opponent.
• 🤝 Despite being a rookie, Jordan's performance earns him respect, as he manages to challenge the veteran John Cena.
• 🏆 The script suggests a competitive and intense match, with both wrestlers demonstrating their skills and determination to win.

Q & A

What event is taking place at Madison Square Garden as described in the script?

The WWE SmackDown event is taking place at Madison Square Garden, which is also the home of WrestleMania 20.

Who is the commentator mentioned at ringside during the SmackDown event?

Michael Collins is mentioned as the commentator at ringside during the SmackDown event.

What significant claim does John Cena make about himself in the script?

John Cena claims that he is bigger than Madison Square Garden and plans to prove it by main eventing WrestleMania 20.

What does John Cena challenge others to do in the script?

John Cena issues an open challenge to any rookie to step up and try to make a name for themselves.

Who is the rookie that accepts John Cena's open challenge?

Orlando Jordan, a rookie from Miami, Florida, accepts John Cena's open challenge.

What is notable about Orlando Jordan's wrestling background mentioned in the script?

Orlando Jordan is noted as an All-American wrestler from Boise State University and was trained by the father of The Rock, Rocky Johnson.

What is the significance of the open challenge that Kurt Angle gave to John Cena a year ago?

The open challenge from Kurt Angle a year ago was significant because it was John Cena's debut on SmackDown, and he is commemorating this by issuing another open challenge.

How does the script describe Orlando Jordan's performance in the ring against John Cena?

The script describes Orlando Jordan as moving quickly and impressively in the ring, even knocking John Cena off the second row at one point.

What advice does the commentator give to Orlando Jordan during the match?

The commentator advises Orlando Jordan to relax and not get nervous, reminding him that he is on SmackDown and everyone is counting on him.

What is the commentator's reaction to Orlando Jordan's performance?

The commentator is impressed with Orlando Jordan's performance, noting that he is taking it to John Cena and that he can move well in the ring.