"I just have one question for you. Are you ready?"

If you know, you know. The John Cena prank call — originally performed by the Z-Morning Zoo radio show — is one of the greatest phone pranks ever recorded. A caller starts with a normal-sounding question, then EXPLODES into full WWE announcer mode: "AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENA!"

The victim gets increasingly frustrated. The caller keeps calling back with different angles. Each time, they get baited into a response that triggers another WWE Super Slam sales pitch. It's chaotic, it's relentless, and it's absolutely hilarious.

The Original Prank Explained

The viral version was a radio phone scam where a woman named Marie got repeatedly called by different "callers" — each starting with a legitimate-sounding pitch before pivoting to WWE Super Slam.

The techniques used:

The Bait-and-Switch

Every call starts normal. A survey. A question. A donation request. The victim lets their guard down. Then — BOOM — full WWE announcer voice. The contrast between the calm opening and the explosive pivot is what makes it funny.

The "Champ" Trick

One of the best moments: the caller asks "Can I speak to champ?" The confused victim asks "Who is champ?" And the response: "THAT QUESTION WILL BE ANSWERED THIS SUNDAY NIGHT WHEN JOHN CENA DEFENDS THE BELT IN WWE SUUUUPERRRR SLAMMMMM!"

The Price Drops

Each callback offers the pay-per-view at a lower price. $59.99. Then $49.99. Then $39.99. The victim's frustration grows while the "deal" gets better. It's salt in the wound.

The Military Trick

The most devious one: "Are you a supporter of the United States military?" When the victim says yes: "Great, because a former decorated member of the Marine Corps needs your support. AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENA!"

How to Do It With AI

You don't need a radio show to pull this off. PrankPortal's AI can do the entire call for you — the calm bait, the explosive pivot, the "SUUUUPERRRR SLAMMMMM" — while you listen in and try not to laugh.

Step 1: Pick the Scenario

Go to Iconic John Cena Prank on PrankPortal.

Step 2: Enter Their Number

Type in your friend's phone number and their name (the AI uses it for personalization).

Step 3: Hit Call

The AI calls them immediately. It starts with an innocent question: "Hey there! I just have one quick question for you today. Are you ready?" Then... you know what happens next.

Step 4: Listen and Laugh

You hear the entire call in real-time. The AI handles all the talking — the bait, the switch, the escalation, the price drops, everything. You just sit back and enjoy the chaos.

Tips for Maximum Impact

Don't warn them. The surprise is everything. The bait-and-switch only works if they don't see it coming.
Pick someone who'll react. The funniest calls happen when the person is confused, then annoyed, then can't help but laugh.
Share the recording. After the call, share it to the PrankPortal community. The best calls go viral on our platform — and you earn credits for every view.

Try It Now

3 free calls daily. US & Canada. Our AI nails the WWE announcer energy — dramatic pauses, stretched-out words, and the full "SUUUUPERRRR SLAMMMMM" treatment.

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Your friends are not ready. But John Cena is.

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