The 'Pokemon Cena' meme is a legendary example of the 'Unexpected John Cena' bait-and-switch trend that dominated the mid-2010s. It typically utilizes footage from the original 'Pokémon' anime series (1997), featuring protagonist Ash Ketchum (voiced by Veronica Taylor) in a moment of high anticipation. The scene builds tension as a Poké Ball is thrown or opened, but instead of a classic pocket monster appearing, the footage violently cuts to WWE superstar John Cena’s iconic entrance sequence accompanied by his deafening theme song, 'The Time Is Now.' This specific variation creates a jarring contrast between the childhood nostalgia of Pokémon and the aggressive, high-energy persona of Cena. It is a staple of 'loud equals funny' humor and is used to represent situations where something unexpected, overwhelming, or hilariously disruptive occurs. It captures the feeling of a sudden realization or an uninvited guest crashing a peaceful moment. Example caption ideas include: 'When you open a bag of chips in a silent classroom,' 'Me trying to sneak into the kitchen at 3 AM,' and 'When she says she only dates guys over 6 feet tall.'