The SummerSlam battle between John Cena and AJ Styles is over, but one question still lingers: Why did the Cenation leader leave his armband in the ring after the match?

If the immediate reaction on social media to his gesture is any indication, Cena confounded the WWE Universe with his decision to leave one of his signature accessories behind in the squared circle. Only he knows the hidden meaning by the unexpected gesture, but that hasn’t stopped his loyal fans from predicting what’s next for the 15-time World Champion.

Here is a sample of what’s being said by the WWE Universe regarding Cena’s armband:

Cena leaves the arm band in the ring. What in the world does this mean? #SummerSlam

— Vaughn Johnson (@VaughnMJohnson) August 22, 2016

My heart downed when John took off his armband kisses it and put it in the middle of ring

— FearlessSarah (@ProudCenaGirl54) August 22, 2016

John Cena right now. pic.twitter.com/P8d3HSUK0m

— James Viscardi (@JimViscardi) August 22, 2016

I don't ever want to imagine a WWE without John Cena.

— M. (@HoundsOfBliss) August 22, 2016

Um, did John Cena just give up?
(via @WWE) https://t.co/LnyJP92OOa pic.twitter.com/sIwLea3HK3

— SB Nation (@SBNation) August 22, 2016

Taking off the arm band.. I think Cena just gave up. #SummerSlam

— Lauren Tomczak (@LaurenCTomczak) August 22, 2016

Wow. The whole John Cena armband bit. Reckon the road's getting shorter for the face that runs the place? #SummerSlam

— Benjamin Luke (@StyloMelon) August 22, 2016

what just happened. WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!!!!???!? #SummerSlam #NeverGiveUp @JohnCena GO BACK AND GET THAT ARM BAND RIGHT NOW MISTER

— Emily Flynn (@_inlikeflynnn) August 22, 2016

Cena left his armband in the ring. My heart cant take stuff like that. #summerslam

— Ryan Shell (@DAsharpshooters) August 22, 2016

John Cena just delivered more symbolism than most films this decade with that armband segment

— Alex Lynch (@LynchReborn) August 22, 2016

Update (1:45 p.m. Monday): Less than 24 hours after SummerSlam 2016 came to a close, social media continues to buzz with speculation regarding the hidden meaning behind Cena's armband gesture.

Here are more examples of what's being said by the WWE Universe in their search for answers:

 

Just turned off my tv after watching this moment. I can't imagine #wwe without #johncena plz plz #nevergiveup #SummerSlam #cenaarmband

A photo posted by Arif (@iamarif72) on Aug 22, 2016 at 3:53am PDT

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"Never. Give up"

— Jenn Sterger (@jennifersterger) August 22, 2016

#CenaArmband gesture could have been him saying he gave his all during the match. I refuse to believe it meant anything else. #SummerSlam

— Jennifer (@sassybella10) August 22, 2016

@WWE @JohnCena #CenaArmband Why i think he left it: pic.twitter.com/2NfTGazLad

— N¡CK Cøla (@nickcola2015) August 22, 2016

Wishful thinking but Dr. Of Thuganomics, please! #CenaArmband #WWE #Summerslam @JohnCena #WordLife

— Jeanette Rodriguez (@JeanieBronxNYC) August 22, 2016

He left his armband in the ring. My heart can't take this. Don't you dare retire pls. Not now, not yet. #CenaArmband pic.twitter.com/48MAZtjvHP

— jescha myne (@lxnaticstyles) August 22, 2016

 

Win Or Lose, he's still my hero. That's all that really does matter to me with any match that he's in. ________________________________________ @JohnCena __________________________________________ #NeverGiveUp #JohnCena #TheFaceThatRunsThePlace #CenaArmband

A photo posted by Aallyhia (Skye Rotter) ♡ (@bigtimeaallyhia) on Aug 21, 2016 at 7:39pm PDT

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