Google sneaks a John Cena tribute Easter egg into Search

Google Search has quietly slipped in a new Easter egg, and this one taps straight into pop-culture muscle memory. To mark John Cena’s official retirement from professional wrestling, Google has rolled out a playful tribute that’s a nod to the wrestler’s most iconic “You can’t see me” catchphrase.

Search for “John Cena” on Google, and you will notice a small hand icon sitting in the corner of the page. Tap it, and the hand waves across your screen, brushing away every visible search result until the page is blank. For a moment, there is nothing left to see. Which, of course, is the joke.

A disappearing act worthy of Cena

The Easter egg is a direct reference to Cena’s long-running “You can’t see me” taunt, a gesture that started in the ring and went on to become one of the most recognisable memes in internet culture. The animation does not lead to a game or unlock hidden content. It exists purely as a visual gag, timed neatly with Cena’s final wrestling match over the weekend.

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Google’s best Easter eggs often rely on simple interactions rather than elaborate mechanics, and this one lands precisely because it mirrors the joke fans already know. One tap, one wave, and suddenly your search page is gone.

Google’s undying love for easter eggs

This Cena tribute joins a long list of playful surprises tucked into Google Search. Recent additions include Easter eggs tied to the Apple TV+ series Pluribus, a fully playable block breaker game, and a cryptic “67” search interaction that has been quietly making the rounds.

While none of these features change how Search works, they underline how Google continues to use its most utilitarian product as a canvas for cultural moments. In this case, it is a small, well-timed salute to a wrestler whose catchphrase has outlived his time in the ring.