An ex-WWE star has penned an emotional note for John Cena ahead of The Champ's final match. Cena is set to retire from in-ring competition on Saturday, and tributes have been pouring in for the Never-Seen 17.Taking to X (Twitter), former WWE star Dylan Postl, aka Hornswoggle, posted a heartfelt note paying tribute to Cena. Postl noted that The Franchise Player was not only the GOAT in his profession but also the GOAT of human beings. He revealed that the WWE icon was the first to text him when his son was born."It’s one thing to be considered the GOAT of your chosen profession, it’s another to just be the GOAT of human beings, no one even comes close to @JohnCena. The first person to text me when Landon was born and someone who has been there through all the ups and downs even though I am quite literally one of the little guys, he has always found time for me and for that I am forever grateful," he wrote.He further added that Cena was his greatest rival at the gin table and that there would never be another person like him."My greatest rival at the gin table; from overseas toga parties to the mini golf course and beyond there’ll never be another like him. Thanks for everything Loser 👌" the post further read.Hornswoggle also shared a few photos of him alongside the GOAT in his post.John Cena signed a new WWE dealJohn Cena will close his chapter as an in-ring performer at Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend. He will face Gunther in his final WWE match after the Ring General won the Last Time is Now Tournament.Even though his time as an active wrestler will come to an end, he will remain with WWE. In an interview with Tom Rinaldi, he revealed he has signed a new five-year deal with the company as an ambassador.John Cena said this role could come with him mentoring the next generation of WWE talent and getting more people to watch the product.