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Cooper DeJean’s John Cena–Style Celebration Follows Interception in Eagles’ Division-Clinching Win

DeJean said the viral move was a planned salute to John Cena from a lifelong WWE fan.

Overview

  • After a late third-quarter interception, DeJean performed a five-knuckle shuffle on teammate Quinyon Mitchell as Eagles players counted a mock three-count.
  • DeJean explained postgame that the celebration was preplanned as a tribute to Cena, reinforcing his ongoing embrace of WWE culture.
  • Philadelphia beat Washington 29-18 to secure a second straight NFC East title and lock in a home playoff game.
  • The moment fits a pattern for the rookie, who appeared on WWE Raw in August and previously rehearsed wrestling-themed celebrations with Mitchell.
  • Most reports attribute the intercepted pass to Marcus Mariota, though one outlet listed Josh Johnson, and separate rumors linking DeJean to Nikki Bella remain unconfirmed.